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Event Channels — Edo America

Connecting Edo Across Borders.

Edo America represents the Foundation's growing international presence and its commitment to connecting Edo heritage with audiences and communities in the United States.

It creates opportunities for cultural exchange, education, exhibitions, community engagement and the celebration of Edo identity beyond Nigeria.

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The Idia Mask Edo Royal Art

Our Vision

From Edo to the World. From the World Back to Edo.

Through Edo America, we seek to create meaningful connections between people, institutions, creatives, researchers, communities and organisations interested in Edo heritage.

It is a bridge in both directions — carrying Edo heritage outward, and bringing the world's interest, learning and friendship home.

Who We Connect

  • People
  • Institutions
  • Creatives
  • Researchers
  • Communities
  • Organisations

What Edo America Creates

Opportunity, On Both Sides.

Cultural exchange, education, exhibitions and community engagement — and the celebration of Edo identity beyond Nigeria.

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Cultural Exchange

Two-way connections between Edo and audiences abroad.

02

Education

Learning platforms that carry Edo history across borders.

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Exhibitions

Edo culture on display in new cities and new spaces.

04

Community Engagement

Events and gatherings that bring Edo communities together.

Under Edo America

The Ventures.

Exhibitions, education and creative production — the platforms through which Edo America works.

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Exhibition — Edo on Display

Exhibition

Edo history and culture brought into physical and digital spaces.

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Edo youth in traditional attire at a culture day
Education — The Next Generation

A Million Kids

Introducing children to Edo history, culture, identity and heritage.

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Creative Platform — Production

B+ Studios

Developing, producing and presenting creative work that documents Edo stories.

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From Edo to the World

The Bridge Runs Both Ways.

Partner with Edo America — as an institution, a creative, a researcher or a community — and help carry the story across borders.