“Celebrating Yoruba Heritage — Where Royalty Meets Culture.”
AOYAD presents a calendar of royal cultural events, festivals, awards and youth programs that promote Yoruba identity worldwide.
AOYAD organizes cultural events to preserve Yoruba identity, promote unity, and showcase royal traditions worldwide. Every activity is coordinated under the supervision of the Secretariat to maintain harmony with the global structure.
AOYAD Royal Cultural Festival
Annual gathering of Yoruba kings, chiefs, and royal descendants featuring music, dance, and heritage exhibitions.
OBA Yoruba Diaspora Awards (OYDA)
Honoring Yoruba leaders, scholars, and cultural ambassadors across nations.
Yoruba Language & Heritage Week
Programs in schools and chapters to revive language, folklore, and traditions.
AOYAD Youth Cultural Camp
Mentorship for young Yoruba descendants in leadership and culture.
Heritage Exhibitions
Curated art, craft and history exhibitions across chapters.
Royal Banquets & Cultural Evenings
Gatherings to fundraise, celebrate, and honor cultural achievements.
(Ref: Constitution Article 10 — Cultural Development & Programs)
Every AOYAD chapter hosts local cultural events with prior approval from the Secretariat. Programs must align with AOYAD’s royal standards and educational purpose.
Accra, Ghana
Porto-Novo, Benin
London, UK
Lagos, Nigeria
Missouri, USA
Paris, France
Berlin, Germany
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
Dubai, UAE
Atlanta, USA
Canada
Government & Universities
AOYAD partners with governments and universities to advance heritage projects and document royal lineages.
Foundations & Creative Industries
Collaborations to support cultural programs, exhibitions, and creative economy initiatives.
(Ref: Constitution Article 12 — Partnerships and Alliances)
- Strengthens Yoruba identity and values.
- Creates economic opportunities through cultural tourism.
- Builds global solidarity among descendants and royal families.