
07/09/2025
*OBG, PROMINENT AWORI OBAs, INDEGINES PROMOTE AWORI CULTURE AND HERITAGE IN LONDON*
The Arole Otunba of Igbesa and Deputy Speaker OGHA (1999-2003), Rt. Hon. Olusegun Bolanle Gbeleyi, OBG on Saturday, 6th September, 2025 joined illustrious sons and daughters of Awori to celebrate the rich culture of Awori in London.
The event, which was put together by the Coalition of Aworis and Descendants in Diaspora (CANDID), took place at THE EVE, Camrose Ave, London HA8 6AC, United Kingdom
The London 2025 Awori Week with the theme: "Promoting Awori Culture and Heritage" featured prominent Awori personalities in diaspora as they used the avenue to reconnect, to network, exchange pleasantries, showcase cultural values of Awori and to raise funds for critical humanitarian projects in Awori communities.
The event provided opportunity for guests to "socialise and network with Awori Obas and traditional chiefs as well as technocrats and business/community leaders of Awori origin in the diaspora".
Since inception CANDID has been engaging in various community and humanitarian initiatives such as Medical, Vocational Educational, Scholarships , Food Palliative and distribution of Educational materials for the need of disadvantaged families and less privileged youths of Awori in Nigeria and diaspora
The 4-day event featured among others: Community Service Projects, Leadership Summit, Banquet/Kitigbe Night, London Excursion and Biennial General Meeting.