The sea has always been Ayetoro’s neighbour, but today, it has become its greatest enemy. Once called “The Happy City” and admired for its faith, unity, and communal vision, Ayetoro is now on the brink of disappearance. More than 90 per cent of the community…
For decades, the schools of Ayetoro stood as symbols of hope. They were not just classrooms—they were the beating heart of a community that believed education was the key to its future. Children in pressed uniforms walked through the sandy streets, carrying slates, chalk, and…
From a distance, Ayetoro has always looked like a miracle by the sea. Founded in 1947 as a utopian Christian community, the “Happy City” rose from sandbanks at the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, a settlement carved out by fishermen and dreamers who believed in…
