The National Yoruba Day celebration will return in 2025 with a renewed focus on unity, cultural preservation, and correcting misconceptions about Nigerians living in Ghana.

This was disclosed by Alhaji Chief Tunde Azeez, National President of the Yoruba Community in Ghana, and Alhaji Chief Fattau El Aziz, Chairman of the Yoruba Community Restructuring Committee after the organizing committee of the event met with the current Paramount Oba is HRM Alhaji Abdul Rasheed Brimah IX at his palace in Accra on Sunday, May 25.

Speaking the press after the in-camera meeting, both men outlined the event’s objectives.

Though Yoruba Day has been observed in the past, this year’s iteration marks a significant turning point for Yoruba’s in Ghana. The organizers say it’s time to revive the spirit of the celebration to bring together Yoruba families, educate their children, and promote cultural pride.

“This celebration is long overdue,” said Alhaji Azeez. “Our goal is to reintroduce Yoruba Day in a way that reconnects Yorubas across Ghana and reminds us all—especially our younger generation—of where we come from.”
The organizers emphasized that the 2025 edition will not only highlight Yoruba culture but will also serve as a platform for fostering unity among all Nigerian communities in Ghana. Representatives from other Nigerian ethnic groups have been invited to participate in the event.

“It’s not only for Yorubas. This time, all Nigerian tribes in Ghana are invited,” Chief El Aziz explained. “When we celebrate together, we learn from one another. It builds respect and dispels stereotypes.”

The planned cultural showcase will feature performances from Yoruba subgroups, each presenting distinct languages, customs, and traditions. Organizers say this diversity within the Yoruba identity itself is a powerful message of coexistence.
In addition to entertainment, the event will include community-focused segments, particularly aimed at addressing long-standing stereotypes about Nigerians in Ghana.

“There are always negative assumptions, especially when criminal issues arise,” Chief Azeez acknowledged. “But events like this allow us to educate the public and show that Nigerians—particularly the Yoruba—are committed to being peaceful, law-abiding citizens.”

Leadership within the Yoruba community say they consistently use gatherings, such as association meetings, to educate members on proper conduct, personal responsibility, and civic engagement in Ghana.

“Every time we meet, we use the opportunity to lecture members on good citizenship,” said Chief El Aziz. “This will also be reflected during the Yoruba Day event. We want our people to live peacefully and respectfully in Ghana.”
The message to Nigerians, especially the youth, is clear: embrace discipline, stay united, and steer clear of behavior that could damage the community’s image.
Ghana currently hosts a large Nigerian student population, many of whom are young adults navigating life in a foreign country. According to the leaders, efforts are underway to actively involve these students in Yoruba Day planning and programming.

“Student unions already have internal programs focused on behavior and leadership,” El Aziz said. “But we want to expand that by establishing a Yoruba community school in the future, where young people can learn language, history, and values.”

The community sees the upcoming event as an opportunity to bridge the cultural gap for young Nigerians in Ghana, many of whom are growing up far from their roots.

“If you’re a Yoruba student in Ghana, you’re not just an observer,” said Chief Azeez. “You have a part to play in this.”

Among the dignitaries at the event are; Chief Albert Bayo Asaolu(ANC), Alhaji Chief Otunba Buliyamin Mohammed, Chief MCFelix Dupe Alaye, Alhaji Chief Taofeek More money, Alhaji Chief Hon. Owolabi Saeed, Madam Chief Joanna Ceasar, Alhaja Chief Toyin Rasheed, Alhaja Chief Sherifaah Sulemon snd Members of the Baales in Council.

While a formal theme for Yoruba Day 2025 has yet to be announced, organizers say the groundwork is in motion. What’s clear is that this year’s celebration is more than a cultural gathering—it’s a strategic move toward community cohesion, education, and a renewed sense of identity.