..As She Hosts Traditional Rulers In Brazil
By Gbenga Sodeinde
The Princess Adedoja Ogunwusi has lauded the Arole Oduduwa, Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Ojaja 11, for preserving, and promoting the cultural heritage of yorubas.
Princess Adedoja Ogunwusi stated this when her Foundation with the Oba Ogboni Iwashe (world wide) in Brazil, Oba Adekunle Aderounmu hosted Ooni’s delegations to Brazil during the week for a program tagged: Tesouros dos Nosso Ancestrais, meaning, Treasures of Our Ancestors.
The delegations who were traditional rulers on emissary from Ooni of Ife for the cultural program were in Sao Paulo where where the event was held.
Princes Adedoja Ogunwusi, who was wearing two caps at the occasion as she was at the program to host the traditional rulers in her capacity as Ooni’s Sister, was also at the event on behalf her Foundation.
She said, ” I feel proud and always impressed to see Ooni’s thirst for the cultural renaissance and rebirth of undiluted preservation and promoting of Yoruba cultural heritage”.
She eulogized Ooni’s passion for peace, unity and culture of the Yoruba race, adding that she was particularly proud of Ooni for not only limiting this to a particular country but has been globally projecting, propagating, and branding Yoruba culture heritage.
Princess Adedoja added that it is thing of joy to note that Ooni’s effort has started yielding results as the culture of the Oduduwa descendants that were not valued by some Yoruba people is gaining more acceptance across the globe as result of Ooni’s efforts.
She used the opportunity to introduce her Foundation to the traditional rulers, urging them to partner her in community development, adding that the Mission of her organization is to make impact by helping indigent Community, individuals, Widows and Children by empowering them to be self reliance and make a model to others and also by creating future leaders.
Aside this, she said that the foundation is committed to fighting for the rights of the vulnerables, and ensure social justice in the society couple with packaged Programmes to fight against violence against persons irrespective of gender, child abuse, human trafficking, ensure social justice,and as well see a world where every citizen enjoy equal rights and development.
According to her, “my organization with motto: Love Conquers All, which has existed for the past seven years has its head Quarter in Brazil with other branches in Nigeria, Uk/Ireland and USA”.
Princess Adedoja Ogunwusi later presented gift to the traditional rulers and others who were delegates from Ooni’s that were physically present at the event held in Sao Paulo, Brazil.