Yorubas in America sue for cultural revolution, to invest $200m in Nigeria

People of Yoruba race in America have expressed support for the development of culture and tourism in Ile-Ife and Nigeria.

Ambassador to the Crown and Kingdom of Oyotunji, Rotimi Vaughan, said this at the unveiling of Oloyotunji Festival logo.

The festival is scheduled to take place between August and November 2017 in Oyotunji African Village, a Yoruba kingdom in America.

He explained that Nigerians in diaspora were willing to invest in the country.
This is as he said that plans were on top gear on the investment of $200m in Ile-Ife and Nigeria at large.

Commending the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi (Ojaja II), for exposing Nigerians in diaspora to the richness of their culture.

He said, “The way members of the public perceive Ooni is awesome. You are loved worldwide. We are encouraged to do this because of your support for our cultural revolution and tourism.

“We are totally committed to the Ooni’s mission for cultural revolution. We will do everything within our power to support the drive. The impact of African American in the next two years will be powerfully felt.

“We are coming with $200m investment to Nigeria. After our visit to Nigeria, our people now want to associate with Nigeria and people of Nigerian race. We want to ensure that our impact is felt in our homeland. I must say that African-American now want to come to Nigeria.”

He encouraged Nigerians to participate in the festival, saying it was a means to re-unite historical experiences.

He said, “Festivals open doors for Nigeria to experience what Africans taken to America as slaves had and the celebration of our heritage as blacks.

“It will open doors for Nigerians to meet their American friends and tap into numerous opportunities. It is an opportunity for empowerment and friendship.
The festival will be for four months covering different states and get enlightenment about African-American. There will be seminars on Agriculture, commerce, industry, etc.”

On his part, the Ooni asked the organisers to make participation in the festival worthwhile.

Expressing his full support for the festival, the internationally-recognised leader of Yorubas said, “90 per cent of those taken to America are of the Yoruba origin. Many of them have started embarking on DNA and it is revealing their true origin.

“The festival will bring about englightment about black race. Do it with sincerity and make the impact felt.”

The king of Oyotunji Village, Oba Adefunmi Adejuyigbe was represented by the Aare Apo of Oyotunji Aare Apo of Oyotunji Village, Chief Oluwabe Amodie.