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.

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.

1970 Founded in Sheldon Township Beaufort County, SC

1980 Incorporated in SC

1987 Received 501 (c) 3

Since 1970:

Oyotunji African Village has sought to present a positive cultural image by working with area schools in Beaufort, Jasper, and Hampton Counties

Community Organizations:

Sheldon Township Empowerment Program, Penn Center, Gullah/Geechee Nation, , Gullah/Geechee Sea Island Coalition, Gullah Festival, Heritage Festival, Moja Festival, Shrimp Festival…

Local Community Groups, Agencies and Educational Institutions:

STCSP, Sheldon Fire Dept., PALS, Human Services Alliance, MCAS, TCL, USCB, Beaufort County Humanities Council and others

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.

Since 1970:

Oyotunji continues to present and display African arts, crafts ceremonies and presentations locally, nationally and internationally

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…

• 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

• 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

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PO Box 198, Sheldon, SC 29941

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