Oyotunji is the oldest authentic Yoruba African Village in N. America. The African Village, founded in 1970 by, HRM Oba Ofuntola Adefunmi I, the first African born in America to be initiated into the indigenous Yoruba priesthood of Obatala.
2. To investigate and research the
cultures of West Africa and freely
offer our findings to the public in
the form of ceremonies, lectures,
mass media, workshops, written
materials, and other public
presentations.
3. To be the premiere venue in the
western hemisphere for West
African cultural education,
knowledge, information and
practice. With an eye to sharing
this treasure with the largest
audience possible.
4. 1970 Founded in Sheldon Township
Beaufort County, SC
1980 Incorporated in SC
1987 Received 501 (c) 3
5. Since 1970:
Oyotunji African Village has
sought to present a positive
cultural image by working with
area schools in Beaufort, Jasper,
and Hampton Counties
6. Community Organizations:
Sheldon Township Empowerment
Program, Penn Center,
Gullah/Geechee Nation, ,
Gullah/Geechee Sea Island
Coalition, Gullah Festival,
Heritage Festival, Moja Festival,
Shrimp Festival…
7. Local Community Groups,
Agencies and Educational
Institutions:
STCSP, Sheldon Fire Dept., PALS,
Human Services Alliance, MCAS,
TCL, USCB, Beaufort County
Humanities Council and others
8. National and International
Institutions
Orisa World Congress, U. of
Miami, The High Museum, U. of
the Virgin Islands, Manchester
Museum, Hampton U., The
Neuberger Museum, Virginia
Commonwealth U., etc.
9. Since 1970:
Oyotunji continues to present
and display African arts, crafts
ceremonies and presentations
locally, nationally and
internationally
10. Belize, C.A., CA, DC, DE, FL,
GA, IL, IN, MD, NC, NY, SC, VA,
WI, St. Thomas, US & Tortola,
British V.I., England, Rep. of
Benin, Nigeria…
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41. • First African born in America to be
initiated into the Yoruba Orisa
Priesthood(1959)
• Founded the African Theological
ArchMinistry (1960)
• Founded Oyotunji Yoruba African
Village (1970)
• Founded Great Benin Books
• Founded Great Benin Films
• Called the Father of the African
Cultural Restoration Movement
42. • Started the ACRRDC Initiative
• Developed the Oyotunji
sustainable living/ sustainable
agriculture programs
• Founded YAM
• Heads Great Benin Books &
Great Benin Films
• Founded WOYO internet TV
• Developed the “Inside Oyotunji”
internet video magazine
• Produces and Directs “Eyes 2 The
World” documentary series
44. Invest Expertise, Time, Money
in the Oldest Authentic
Yoruba African Village in the US
Call: Chief Olaitan 843-846-2157
Email: info@oyotunji.org
agbadjigan@gmail.com
45. CALL: 843 - 846 - 2157
EMAIL: info@oyotunji.org or
agbadjigan@gmail.com
VISIT THE WEBSITES:
www.oyotunji.org
www.anelderspeaks.com
WRITE:
Chief Olaitan
PO Box 198, Sheldon, SC 29941
