Ooni of Ile-Ife alongside some other Africa’s royal dignitaries have been invited to celebrate Canada @150 with African pride.
The event is packaged by Nigerian event planner OZ Consulting Firm in collaboration with BukSade Promotions.
With little more than a month left for her birthday, Canada is all into grand preparations now to celebrate the 150th anniversary coming July 1 this year.
Like a true friend who is always there to rejoice the happiness of the other friend, long-time African partner Nigeria is also looking forward to join in that celebration.
The African nation would be having none other than His Imperial Majesty Ọọ̀ni of Ilè-Ifẹ̀ flying over to Canada to grace the historic occasion with his esteemed presence.
Leading Nigerian event planner OZ Consulting Firm in collaboration with BukSade Promotions is a Public Relations and Event Management Company has announced to host a 5 days’ elite cultural event, “Canada@150”, across Ontario in coming July- to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary and also its rock-solid bond with Nigeria for decades. Slated for July 13-17th, the premier event will have Nigeria celebrating the anniversary with Canada through her rich African cultural heritage, in the presence of prestigious traditional rulers from the country.
“We are thrilled to announce that we would be celebrating Canada’s 150th anniversary this July. Such a historic occasion for Canada is important to us as well – we have been great friends for decades and the Arctic country is now the home of many of our Nigerian brothers and sisters. To make the event even more special, we have invited the most respected royalty of Africa, His Imperial Majesty Ọọ̀ni of Ilè-Ifẹ̀ and also many other esteemed Nigerian dignitaries”, stated Omotayo Ola of BukSade Promotions.
The event assures an exclusive opportunity for Canadians and Nigerians staying in the country to see and meet the honorable Ilè-Ifẹ̀ royalty on a close and personal range. His Imperial Majesty is hailed for his modern and progressive policies and today he is one of the most influential figures to look up to among Yoruba people.
The other traditional rulers to grace the celebration are Her Majesty Yeyeluwa of Ilè-Ifẹ̀, King Alayemore of Ido-Osun, His Royal Majesty EZE UZU II of Awka and His Royal Majesty Igwe Sir Ralph Obumnemeh Ekpeh.
Apart from the royal dignitaries, the phenomenal event will also have star comedians from Nigeria, students and enterprising Made in Nigeria Entrepreneurs.
Canada@150 celebration will start off with a prestigious conference on Creative Economy followed by many insightful discussions and loads of entertainment over the other 4 days. There would be programs on education, history, cultural activities to highlight the rich tradition of Nigeria and also feet tapping Live Music shows.
“The event aims to strengthen Nigeria’s deep friendship with Canada and also to connect Nigerians living here with their cultural roots back home. It’s going to be a grand celebration that will mark the best stance of friendship on part of one country to another.”