As part of the celebration of the 177th anniversary of emancipation, the Oshuna Centre/Osun Shrine will host a number of activities associated with its annual series–Dance in the Road Children.
The theme of this year's celebration is Weaving the Fabric of Society. Central to the events is the Chieftaincy Enthronement of Agba Pearl Jones, the matriarch of the shrine since its inception. Agba Pearl, as she is known in the Orisa community, has been a devotee for over 60 years; she is the spiritual mother to many, both locally and throughout the region.
She is the maternal mother of two–Dr Bertram Jones of the UK and Jennifer Jones, retired T&T national netballer.
President of the International Council for If� religion and co-founder of the Ifa International Training Institute (IITI), the acclaimed IFA/Orisa Babalawo, Chief Sikiru Solagbade Popoola of Nigeria is in Trinidad to officiate at the Chieftaincy celebration of Agba Pearl which takes place on August 2 at the Oshuna Centre, 8 Pujadas Street, St James from 2 pm. All are invited and guests are asked to wear white for this festive occasion.
While in Trinidad, Chief Popoola will preside over consultations, host workshops and speak at a public lecture at Studio 66 Art Support Community, in Barataria, on August 4. Participants are invited to make a contribution of $50.
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For further information contact the Oshuna Centre (762-3569/769-2424) or email oshunchild@yahoo.com