Heritage
Opobo Turns 150!
1870–2020. It was celebration time as the historic kingdom of Opobo rolled out the drums to cheer 150 years of its existence.
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From the Foundation
Updates from leadership, membership milestones, and stories that keep Opobo heritage alive in the diaspora.
Convention
Inaugural Convention & Fundraiser Gala
Saturday July 3, 2021 and Sunday July 4, 2021
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 128 Frontage Rd, Newark, New Jersey
Educate, Empower, Equip: Youth Education Scholarship
- · Exciting cultural dances and displays
- · Authentic Ibani music
- · Ibani masquerade displays
- · History of Opobo
- · Culturally accurate fashion shows
- · Stages of Ibani womanhood
- · Symposium on issues affecting Opobo
Are you a vendor who would like to rent a space during the convention, or advertise your business or profession in our inaugural convention brochure? Please contact Mrs. Pat Peterside via DM, Messenger, or call Opobo Foundation USA on 856-625-5542.
Events
Inaugural Convention & Fundraiser
OFUSA's inaugural convention and fundraiser gala: two days of Ibani culture, music, masquerades and a symposium on issues affecting Opobo.
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Foundation
Our Newly Elected Board of Directors
At our monthly meeting on 4/25/2021, five sons and daughters of Opobo were elected to the Board of Directors for a four-year term.
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Foundation
A Big Congratulations to our new Chairman, Board of Directors
The Foundation celebrates the emergence of the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Prof (Dr.) Carey Andrew-Jaja.
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Community
Opobo Foundation USA Pandemic Relief Palliative
OFUSA distributed pandemic relief palliatives back home in Opobo Kingdom: food and essential supplies for families during COVID-19.
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Membership
Membership registration is open
Membership is open to all Opobo indigenes by birth, marriage or other legal means of citizenship residing in the United States and other countries in North America.
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