She is an ardent supporter of OPC New Era,a promoter,teacher of Yoruba language , culture, traditions and worshipping. The Philanthropist who loves to radiate joy to the needy, Speaks to Newslife on the motives behind her doings. Excerpt
Q: Let our readers know you briefly
My name is Yeye Ọlabọsipo Ọladẹhinde, The women leader(iya Laje) of Oodua People Congress, New-Era, home and abroad.
I was bestowed with this prestigious title six years ago in recognition of my remarkable contributions and impacts am making in the Oodua People's Congress New Era.I have been a frontliner in the areas of positive deliberations, development and progress of Yorubaland in general.
Am a staunch donor to all laudable programmmes of the organization, things that have to do with the progress and uplifting. Always to ensure forward movement that will ensure that OPC New Era takes the right place among comity of Oodualand .
Q: what were the unique qualities seen in you that made them to honour you with the title?
A:it is God's doing . Not me. Right from the beginning, I loved to project and promote our culture and traditions. Even in abroad where am based, I always ensure that Yoruba are in the fore front when it comes to projecting our traditions. Also, I love to give at all time, I detest seeing my fellow human being in dire need or in an unhappy mood.
I love seeing that Yorubaland is always first everywhere and God has been using me as a channel of succour for the less privilege in the society. Probably, all these were summed before bestowing the title on me. I am extremely happy that OPC New Era has no course to regret on this and we have all been progressing.
Q: what have been your roles towards ensuring steadfast progress for yoruba's culture?
A: Am doing a lot of things to drive and uplift our cultural heritage. I am based in United States of America, where I organised programmes for the children to teach and inculcate Yoruba language and I also teach my white friends who are interested to know and speak my yoruba language. I am always proud of Yoruba language wherever I am.
I also take time to teach them about our deities and the roles they has played and this prompted some some white in abroad to love our deities and traditional religion as well.
Q: We noticed that during Olokun festival in Lagos here, Your contributions always took the first place. Is it because of your chieftaincy title ? Tell us a little about this?
A:I played many roles in the celebrations of Olokun festival, this is as a result of my deepest love for traditional religions in Yorubaland especially I love anything that has to do with riverine deities and worshipping that is why I contributed financially to the festival.
On many occasions, I sent money to the organisers to celebrate the festivals. I also have the vision to shed light on traditions and culture on the social media so as to further enhance its spread across the globe.
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