• Songs by the Sea: A Virtual Concert

    Virtual 1 Oba Palace, Ayetoro, Ondo, Nigeria

    A live-streamed concert of hymns, folk songs, and modern interpretations inspired by Ayetoro’s faith and culture. Featuring both local performers and diaspora artists, the concert invites audiences worldwide to celebrate the spiritual and cultural heartbeat of the community.   Buy Ticket

    Free
  • Climate Change and Coastal Communities

    Ayetoro, Nigeria 1 Oba Palace, Ayetoro, Ondo, Nigeria

    An international online panel featuring scientists, environmental activists, and local voices from Ayetoro discussing rising sea levels and community-led resilience. This event links Ayetoro’s experience with other vulnerable coastal towns around the world, creating a space for shared solutions.   Buy Ticket

    Free
  • The Founding Vision: Ayetoro, The Happy City

    Ayetoro, Nigeria 1 Oba Palace, Ayetoro, Ondo, Nigeria

    This exhibition explores the origins of Ayetoro, founded in 1947 by the Holy Apostles’ Community. Through archival images, maps, and oral histories, visitors will discover how a group of visionaries built a communal society grounded in faith, equality, and collective labour. The story highlights the…

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  • Founders’ Day Anniversary

    Ayetoro, Nigeria 1 Oba Palace, Ayetoro, Ondo, Nigeria

    This special exhibition and gathering commemorates the founding of Aiyetoro in 1947. Archival photographs, personal letters, and oral histories will be displayed to honour the courage of the first settlers who laid the foundation for the Happy City. The day will also feature storytelling sessions,…

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  • Digital Archive Launch: Voices of Ayetoro

    Virtual 1 Oba Palace, Ayetoro, Ondo, Nigeria

    An online unveiling of the Ayetoro Digital Archive, featuring photographs, oral histories, and historic documents accessible worldwide. This event will include live commentary from community elders and curators, giving participants a guided tour of the virtual collection and inviting global audiences to experience Ayetoro’s living…

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  • Small London: When the World Came to Ayetoro

    Ayetoro, Nigeria 1 Oba Palace, Ayetoro, Ondo, Nigeria

    In the 1950s and 1960s, Ayetoro earned the nickname “Small London,” as foreigners travelled from near and far to witness its prosperity and harmony. This exhibition brings that golden age to life with photographs, newspapers, and testimonies from community members who recall a time when…

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  • Ayetoro in the Global Imagination

    Virtual 1 Oba Palace, Ayetoro, Ondo, Nigeria

    A live webinar featuring historians, journalists, and community members reflecting on how Aiyetoro was represented in the international press during its peak years. The discussion will include rare footage and interactive Q&A sessions with global participants, bridging memory with academic insight.  

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  • Erosion and Resilience: Living with the Sea

    Ayetoro, Nigeria 1 Oba Palace, Ayetoro, Ondo, Nigeria

    Ayetoro’s greatest challenge has always been the sea. This exhibition documents the community’s long struggle with coastal erosion and flooding, showing both the destruction and the remarkable resilience of its people. Visitors will see striking before-and-after images, hear testimonies of families forced to relocate, and…

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  • Double Blessings: Celebrating the Gift of Twins

    Ayetoro, Nigeria 1 Oba Palace, Ayetoro, Ondo, Nigeria

    Ayetoro has long held deep cultural respect for twins, seen as symbols of joy and abundance. This special anniversary event combines music, dance, and oral tradition to honour twins in the community. Archival records and family photographs will be displayed, alongside blessings and songs that…

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