Alaafin Addresses Yoruba Diaspora on Africa's Future

During a statement on Thursday, Alaafin Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade addressed the Yoruba diaspora at Bahia State University in Brazil. He articulated that Africa is at a historical crossroads, highlighting the need for liberation and the dissemination of knowledge.

The Alaafin underscored the utilitarian value of education and the importance of deep inclusivity in enterprise to demonstrate leadership excellence within the Yoruba race. He emphasized that the Yoruba community possesses indigenous knowledge that is applicable and relevant across various spheres of human endeavor.

The Alaafin called for a return to the foundational cultural and civilizational values that the Yoruba have built, which he believes remain crucial for political, economic, religious, and intellectual development in Africa today.