It was a gathering of Who is Who in Ijesaland and grand celebration of unity, culture, and community development as prominent indigenes of Ijesa Kingdom converged in London for the Iwude Thanksgiving Get-Together organized by the Egbe Tobalase Adimula Ijesaland, UK Chapter.
Held at the prestigious Enish Restaurant, Coldharbour Lane, the event brought together notable Ijesa sons and daughters in the diaspora under one roof to reflect on their roots, foster stronger bonds, and renew their commitment to the development of Ijesaland.
In her keynote remarks, the Otun Aare of the group, Yeye Tobalase Fikayo Abe, emphasized the need for genuine effort to chart a path for collective growth and development of their homeland.
“Our purpose as Egbes is to unite and brainstorm on how to move Ijesaland forward. If anyone sees that as competition, so be it. What matters most is that we are working together to impact lives back home,” she stated.
Yeye Fikayo Abe added that the essence of the event was to foster deeper relationships among members, promote love and collaboration, and inspire developmental projects that will benefit the wider Ijesa community.
Also speaking at the event, the founder of one of the pioneer Egbe in Ijesaland, Bobasola Obinrin Adimula Ijesa, Yeye Bola Lufadeju, called for continued unity and cooperation among the different Egbe’s for the overall development of Ijesaland
She urged everyone to remain focused and support one another, especially in preparation for the much-anticipated Iwude Ijesa Festival 2025.
The Iwude Thanksgiving Get-Together served as a prelude to the 2025 Iwude Ijesa Festival and also highlighted the critical role of diaspora Ijesa communities in the cultural preservation and socioeconomic development of Ijesaland.
The event featured traditional music, dance, bonding sessions, and discussions on planned community-based initiatives, showcasing the unwavering spirit of unity and cultural pride among the Ijesa people in the UK.
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