ASA NIGHT AND THE CORONATION CELEBRATION OF OBA ADETAYO ADENUGA, AYEGBAMI I

– A King Crowned, A Culture Elevated –

“When destiny calls, even oceans cannot silence the sound of royalty.”On a night woven with tradition, elegance, and spiritual resonance, the Yoruba nation rose in one voice to celebrate a defining moment in its global history—the coronation of His Royal Majesty, Oba Adetayo Adenuga, Ayegbami I.Surrounded by Yoruba kings, high chiefs, cultural leaders, and a multitude of well-wishers, the coronation took place with royal dignity, ancestral grace, and communal pride. This was not just the crowning of a monarch—it was the affirmation of a people, a heritage, and a calling fulfilled.

👑 THE CROWNING MOMENT: A KING AMONG HIS OWN

The ceremony was rich with the sacred rhythm of Yoruba royalty—where voices rose in oríkì, prayers were offered in ancestral tongues, and blessings flowed like the sacred waters of Osun. As Kabiyesi received the symbols of kingship, every eye in the room beheld a man chosen not only by custom, but by àṣẹ—divine authority.It was a powerful declaration:“Royalty is not about where you stand. It is about who you are, who you serve, and what you protect.”Oba Ayegbami I now stands as a bridge between generations and nations, entrusted with a mantle that spans beyond geography.

🌿 ASA NIGHT: WHERE CULTURE CAME ALIVE

Following the coronation, ASA Night unfolded in grandeur—an evening of colour, cuisine, music, and identity. The celebration was a visual and spiritual feast that honoured the richness of Yoruba life and lineage.Highlights included:- Traditional drumming and dance performances- Oríkì praise poetry in honour of the monarch- Aso-oke and lace fashion that redefined elegance- Royal processions of chiefs and cultural ambassadors- Indigenous dishes that brought the taste of home to the celebrationEvery detail was a reminder: Our culture is not in exile—it is alive, thriving, and powerful.

🌍 A NEW ERA FOR THE YORUBA DIASPORA

The coronation of Oba Ayegbami I marks a turning point for Yoruba descendants across the world. It is a call to unity, to identity, to purpose. His reign brings renewed hope for:✅ Cultural education for the next generation✅ Pan-Yoruba collaboration and community empowerment✅ Royal leadership grounded in humility, service, and wisdom✅ Building of Yoruba institutions abroad to preserve heritage

📜 THE LEGACY BEGINS HERE

With or without borders, Yoruba royalty reigns eternal. And now, with Kabiyesi Adetayo Adenuga, Ayegbami I, a new chapter begins—one of pride, purpose, and preservation.Let the drums speak it. Let the children witness it. Let the world remember it:“A King has been crowned. A culture has risen. A legacy begins.”Kabiyesi ooo! Ayegbami a gbe wa o!ASA WA L’AGBARA – Our Culture is Our Power.

ASA WA DAY 2025 – SATURDAY, 13TH SEPTEMBER

CELEBRATING OUR ROOTS, REIGNITING OUR PRIDE

 

“We are not lost. We are scattered. But ASA WA (Our Culture) will gather us again.”

On Saturday, 13th September 2025, the Yoruba people across the United Kingdom and beyond will converge in celebration of something sacred — ASA WA DAY — Our Culture Day. A festival of elegance, honour, colour, and identity. A royal gathering of kings, chiefs, elders, youth, and friends of Yoruba heritage.

This is not just an event. It is a cultural movement — echoing the wisdom of our ancestors, igniting pride in our children, and reminding the world:

“Our culture is not in exile. It is alive. It is powerful. It is OURS.”

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🎭 WHAT TO EXPECT AT ASA WA DAY 2025

Whether you are Yoruba by birth, marriage, or admiration, ASA WA DAY is your opportunity to experience the heartbeat of our people — a heritage rich in language, fashion, values, and community spirit.

Highlights include:

               •             🥁 Traditional Yoruba music, talking drums & royal entrance

               •             👑 Parade of kings, queens, and high chiefs in full regalia

               •             🍲 Yoruba food fair: amala, gbegiri, moinmoin, and more

               •             🎤 Live oríkì chants, poetry, and language showcase

               •             🧒 Children’s cultural corner & intergenerational storytelling

               •             🏆 Recognition of cultural icons in the diaspora

               •             💃 Ankara, aso-oke, and agbada fashion parade

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👑 UNDER THE ROYAL LEADERSHIP OF KABIYESI OBA ADETAYO ADENUGA, AYEGBAMI I

At the heart of ASA WA DAY is the cultural leadership of His Royal Majesty, Oba Adetayo Adenuga – Ayegbami I of the Midlands UK.

A visionary custodian of Yoruba values in the diaspora, Kabiyesi leads this celebration with grace and a deep call to unity:

“ASA WA is not a show. It is our soul. Let us teach our children to wear it boldly. Let us gather, not just to eat and dance, but to remember who we are.” Bring your family. Bring your pride.

Let the world see the children of Odùduwà shine!

— Kabiyesi Oba Adetayo Adenuga, Ayegbami 1st