The Oyotunji Yoruba African Village Summer 2021 Trip
A safe place for kids to grow, discover, and be curious about their heritage.
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About
Founded in 1970, Oyotunji Yoruba African Kingdom (OYAK) is the first intentional community in North America, based on the culture of the Yoruba and Republic of Benin tribes of West Africa.
Oyotunji Yoruba African Kingdom core mission is “Spreading Yoruba culture, feeding the community and celebrating Yoruba tradition”.
The Kingdom founder, Oba Adefunmi I, grandson of a Trans Atlantic slave that occurred in the 18th Century traced his root to Oyo Kingdom and recognized that Ife Kingdom is the cradle of the Yoruba as well as the fact that he envisioned to assimilate the Yoruba heritage, culture and tradition into America community. OYAK has since inception consistently
Oyotunji Yoruba African Kingdom upholds Yoruba tradition to revitalize families, communities, ocean, rivers, lake, animals and soil.
The experience of the Oyotunji Village will be one to remember. Take a look at some of the activites that our children will expereience.
Tours
The children will tour The Kingdom of Oyotunji African Village.
Festivals
Our children will experience a cultural immersion into the way of life of the Yoruba of North America.
Education
Our children will attend workshops and classes on their true heritage and learn about the legacy of our great people.
Voluntourism
Our children will put hands-on artifacts and buildings and continue the development of the Oyotunji Village through volunteering.