Jìmí Ṣóláńkẹ́: Dr Adéọlá Adijat Fálẹ́yẹ in action! Photo Speak

 

The thespian and evergreen Dr. Adéọlá Fálẹ́yẹ, a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Linguistics and African Languages led a team of students to stage a folkloric-based and drum performance at the tribute programme in honour of late Jìmí Adébóyè Ṣóláńkẹ́, popularly called Bàbá Àgbà yesterday 2nd April 2024. 

The event which held at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ilé-Ifè marked the 2nd day activities of a one-week event towards the interment of the late musician this weekend in his home town, in Ogun State, Nigeria.

Present at the event were Ọba Gbádébọ̀ and his Olórí, Professor Tọ́lá Bádéjọ, former VC WUSTO, the families of the deceased the Wife Mrs. Tóyìn Șólàńkẹ́, the three children and other members of their family, friends, students and contemporaries of the Bàbá Àgbà such as Dr. Kọ́lá Oyèwọ̀, the Balogun of Ọ̀bà town, Uncle Peter Fatomilọ́lá, Mr. Túnjí Ọ̀jẹ́yẹmí, thespians from all works of lifes, Ọ̀ṣun State NANTAP members, Professors, Heads of various Departments within the University system and Professor Yomi Dáramọ́lá, the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration) who also represented the Vice Chancellor-Professor Simeon Bamire, and several students were also present at the occasion. 

Apart from the presentation of the Lady-Drummer, Dr. Adeọla Fálẹ́yẹ, there were other fascinating performances jointly put up by the Dramatic Arts, Music and Linguistics Departments to celebrate the meaningful and impactful life, lived by Uncle Jìmí Șólàńkẹ́. 

Quite a handful great testimonies of the impactful life lived by the Ìparà- born, late musician and theater guru- Jìmí Șólàńkẹ́ were shared and applauded by all. 

Assessing the arrays of mouth-watering dances, drum performances, songs, folktales/folksongs, dirge presentations and tributes in words as put together today by the artists, in our option, Uncle Jìmí lived a fulfilled life and there were lessons to take home from the presentations.

The Families of Bàbá Àgbà appreciated the organizers of the program, while Prof. Gbenga Fasiku, the Director of Institute for Cultural studies gave a robust appreciation to all in attendance.

Drum training: AFECO Team visits Ọ̀ràngún Oyèdọ̀tun, Bíbíire 1.

AFECO children on drum training led by Yèyé, Dr. Adéọlá Fálẹ́yẹ and Alóyinlápa visited the Royal Host, Ọba Abdulwahab Olúkáyọ̀dé Oyèdọ̀tun, the Ọ̀ràngún ilé Ìlá at the Òràngún's palace today 27/03/2024.  

Right in front of Ọ̀ràngún Ilé-Ìlá, the Adéàbẹ̀kẹ́ Fábọ́lá Educultural Organization team performed to the admiration of HRM Ọba Abdulwahab Olúkáyọ̀dé Oyèdọ̀tun Bíbíire 1, the High Chief Elder Ogúnrìnádé, the Ẹjẹmu of Ìlá, Chief Sàlórò, Olorì Eésàyà Abọ́sẹ̀dé, who doubles as one of the Matrons of AFECO, and others at the First class Monarch's palace.

Kábíyèsí Oyèdọ̀tun was thrilled at the display of expertise in drum performance, chanting and conduct of the team.

The Royal host specially congratulates the Chairman and Founder of the Adéàbẹ̀kẹ́ Fábọ́lá Educultural Organization (AFECO) for her dedication to the Promotion of culture, and development of youths towards becoming useful entities in their respective places even after their training, and to be self-reliance, while engaging their látent talents and commitment to acquiring more skill.

 In his words of encouragement to the trainees, the Ọ̀ràngún of Ìlá encouraged all participants at the training and production mastery program of AFECO to utilize the great opportunities as provided to them, to ensure that they concentrate during the practical sessions such that they can pick the valuable arts of the training process, towards making up the essence of their participation in the intensive training program appreciative. 

In her reaction to Kábíyèsí Ọ̀ràngún's speech, Yèyé Àṣà of Ìlá, Dr Adéọlá Adijat Àbẹ̀kẹ́ Fálẹ́yẹ appreciated the love and great supports of the Monarch on behalf of the Board of Trustee of AFECO. In addition, she thanked entire Chiefs present at the short visit to the palace. Specially, the AFECO Founder in her speech made reverence to the great love and passion of Olorì Abọ́sẹ̀dé for the Organization. 

 Dr. Adéọlá Fálẹ́yẹ thanked Kábíyèsí Ọ̀ràngún on behalf of the team, for the showers of blessings and endorsement of the programme by the Royal Host of the ancient Ìlá-Ọ̀ràngún city.

One of the AFECO children Oyíndàmọ́lá spoke on behalf of the AFECO children and participants  to express their happiness at the very rich and warm welcome received at the palace, for the great opportunity they have been enjoying through the Adéàbẹ̀kẹ́ Fábọ́lá Educultural Organization platform. She expressed her joy to have being absorbed into the Adéàbẹ̀kẹ́ Fábọ́lá Educultural Organization, and for meeting and performing to the admiration of Ọ̀ràngún.

With funfair and utmost joy, the team returned to the AFECO center to continue the practical sessions of their training and process of drum Mastery and production.

The first phase of the programme is expected to end on the 30th March, 2024.

AFECO partners with Alóyinlápá to train 100 Eligible youths on Drum and Production Mastery

As one of the focuses of AFECO to empower youths yearly, The Adéàbẹ̀kẹ́ Fábọ́lá Educultural organization (AFECO) has collaborated with Alóyinlápá African Music Hub to train 100 youths across the state in the year 2024.

 The training is practical based, focuses on drum training and it's production mastery for a week. 

According to a statement signed by Chief Dr. Adéọlá Adijat Àbẹ̀kẹ́ Fálẹ́yẹ, the participants would be selected from towns within the Southwestern Nigeria, as they would be immersed in a one full week intensive practical excersise to guide on skill acquisition, and expertise required to master making of different kinds of drum arts. 

Apart from the knowledge required to understand the rudiments of playing on dùndún and bàtá drums, among others; knowledge and strategies entails to be a maker of drum art shall be of interest during the training. 

The CEO and Founder of the Board of Adéàbẹ̀kẹ́ Fábọ́lá Educultural Organization (AFECO) appreciated youths that have shown interests by registering through the website, and obtaining forms for the purpose of the training. She prayed and registered her deep appreciations to the supporters and donors to the Board, towards the success of the programme.

On behalf of the Board of AFECO, Yèyé Adéàbẹ̀kẹ́ seeks for further financial and spiritual supports towards the program that shall take place between 23rd through March 30th 2024.

The training holds at the Adéàbẹ̀kẹ́ Fábọ́lá Educational organization center, behind Ìlá-Ọ̀ràngún High Court, Ìlá-Ikirun /Òṣogbo road, Ìlá-Ọ̀ràngún.

Interested participants are further encouraged to log in to *www.adeabeke.org* or *WhatsApp 08143737342* to register and be part of the program. 

The body enjoins youths across the State to make use of the training time, and be self reliance.

AFECO: International Human Rights Commission Congratulate Yeye Adeola Faleye

 

International Human Rights Commission United Kingdom and North America Region has Congratulate  Yeye Adeola Faleye on her endorsement from the International Human Rights Commission.

Dr Yewande Okunoren-Oyekenu  the Multi National Volunteers Coordinator Special Monitoring Mission stated this in a statement released on Thursday.

Adéàbẹ̀kẹ́ Fábọ́lá Educultural Organization (AFECO) an organization know for  transforming lives positively recently was endorsed by the international human rights commission.

Responding to the endorsement in a statement, the CEO/Founder Adéàbẹ̀kẹ́ Fábọ́lá Educultural Organization (AFECO) Dr. Adéọlá Adijat Fálẹ́yẹ, Ph.D expressed her sincere appreciation for the endorsement of  the Organization.

 The statement:

*12th January, 2024*

I am sincerely most grateful for the endorsement of *our Organization - Adéàbẹ̀kẹ́ Fábọ́lá Educultural Organization (AFECO)* in our efforts towards teaching, training, empowerment and transforming lives positively for the best.

In great anticipation and expectations of the *International Human Rights Commission United States of America and Canada Organization, and the world at large, Dr Yewande Okunoren-Oyekenu thanks; for encouraging us all round, and for future supports of our programmes /activities at Adéàbẹ̀kẹ́ Fábọ́lá Educultural Organization (AFECO)*

We surely associate with you and the Organization. 

Be assured of our further commitment to the humanitarian services. 

Once again, thank you all, for the endorsement 🙏🏻

*Adéọlá Adijat Fálẹ́yẹ, Ph.D*

CEO /Founder

Adéàbẹ̀kẹ́ Fábọ́lá Educultural Organization (AFECO)

www.adeabeke.org

+234 8143737342

+234 803 377 5052