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About YICC
Founded in 2026, the Yoruba International Cultural Centre (YICC) is a not-for-profit organization established to celebrates the uniqueness of the Yoruba culture, history, and legacy of Yoruba people both in homeland and in the diaspora for the benefit of all Yoruba across the globe and the Canadian society. The YICC is globally recognized as a Pan-Yoruba Hub and for preservation and promotion of our vibrant cultural heritage.
- Serve all peoples with Yoruba ancestry in the homeland and in the diaspora and our Canadian society.
- Attract visitors from all over the world to our festivals, concerts, exhibitions and special annual events
- Welcome students from the across the world to participate in our culinary classes, Yoruba language classes, Yoruba Arts, Yoruba history learning classes.
Our mission
To preserve, celebrate, and globalize Yoruba culture by providing education, research, cultural entertainment, and community engagement that showcase the beauty, native intelligence, and creativity of Yoruba heritage while inspiring future generations and building meaningful connections among Yoruba people and lovers of our culture across the globe.
Our Vision
The vision of the Yoruba International Cultural Center Canada is to create a world-class cultural platform that celebrates Yoruba identity, connects communities across generations and backgrounds, and enriches the Canadian multicultural landscape through meaningful cultural exchange and education.
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Yoruba International Story
Our Story
The Yoruba International Cultural Center was established to connect Yoruba people in the diaspora with the beauty and depth of their cultural heritage. For many children born outside the homeland, culture can feel distant. Our center exists to bring that culture to life through language, music, dance, storytelling, education, and community experiences.
We believe that culture is not only something to remember but something to live and celebrate. By creating spaces for learning, entertainment, and cultural exchange, we help families pass down Yoruba traditions, values, and identity to the next generation while strengthening the bond between the diaspora and the homeland.
Yoruba International History
History of the Yoruba People
The Yoruba are one of Africa’s largest and most influential ethnic groups, with deep roots in southwestern Nigeria and communities in parts of Togo, Benin Republic, Sierra Leone, and The Gambia. Their spirituality and cultural origin trace back to the ancient city of Ile‑Ife—considered the cradle of Yoruba civilization and home to rich artistic and spiritual traditions. Over centuries, powerful Yoruba kingdoms such as Ife, Oyo, Akure, Akungba, Ondo, Ado‑Ekiti, and Ijebu thrived through trade, governance, and cultural innovation.
The Yoruba population constitutes a significant number of Africans in the diaspora, and in recent history many Yoruba people have migrated mainly to Canada, the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom, and other Western European countries. During the transatlantic slave trade, many Yoruba were taken to the Americas, where their traditions have endured and evolved into cultural practices like Santería and Candomblé. Yoruba‑influenced communities have formed in Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Colombia, Venezuela, Saint Lucia, Jamaica, Brazil, Grenada, Trinidad and Tobago, and many other Latin American countries.
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Board Of Directors
Olaoluwakitan Ogunleye
Executive Director & CEO
Victoria Onigbinde
Deputy Executive Director
Ayobami Mise
Director
Seun Obajulo
Director
Toyosi Agbaje
Social media and public relations manager
Adedunmola Fadipe
Manager Strategy
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Charity is the voluntary act of giving help, typically in the form of money, time, or resources, to those in need. Charitable organizations aim to solve social, environmental, and economic challenges by addressing issues like poverty
Charity is the voluntary act of giving help, typically in the form of money, time, or resources, to those in need. Charitable organizations aim to solve social, environmental, and economic challenges by addressing issues like poverty
Charity is the voluntary act of giving help, typically in the form of money, time, or resources, to those in need. Charitable organizations aim to solve social, environmental, and economic challenges by addressing issues like poverty