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Indigenous Itsekiri Brands Rally Behind Global Homecoming 2026

From ThisDay · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Indigenous Itsekiri brands are supporting the Itsekiri Global Homecoming (IGHC) event, scheduled for August 16-23, 2026, in Warri Kingdom, Delta State.
  • Businesses like Overland Airways, VouchLinks, and REYON Water are contributing expertise and resources to the celebration, which also marks the fifth Coronation Anniversary of the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III.
  • The homecoming aims to unite the Itsekiri community and global allies to celebrate heritage, culture, and the future of the Warri Kingdom.

Indigenous Itsekiri businesses are rallying behind the upcoming Itsekiri Global Homecoming (IGHC) in August 2026, demonstrating strong community pride and entrepreneurial spirit. The landmark celebration, set to take place in Warri Kingdom, Delta State, under the authority of His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri, will also commemorate his fifth Coronation Anniversary.

The IGHC, organized under the auspices of The Royal Order of Iwere (ROI), anticipates bringing together Itsekiri people from across the globe, along with friends and allies, for a week dedicated to heritage, culture, community, and the future of the Warri Kingdom. Leading indigenous businesses are lending their platforms and resources to ensure a memorable experience.

It is deeply encouraging to see indigenous Itsekiri brands and organisations nationwide recognise the significance of the Itsekiri Global Homecoming, and choose to support it.

— Ade MaboA member of The Royal Order of Iwere (ROI) and IGHC Organising Committee, Ade Mabo, expressed appreciation for the support from indigenous businesses and organizations.

Key supporters include Overland Airways, which is facilitating guest travel; VouchLinks, a Nigerian peer-to-peer recommendation platform contributing through its digital channels; and REYON Water, serving as the hydration partner. Agile Cycle, an indigenous electric mobility venture, is the Official Mobility Partner and will support various events, including a highly anticipated scooter ride with the Olu of Warri. This partnership highlights Agile Cycle's commitment to sustainable mobility solutions.

The organizers expressed gratitude for the growing support, noting that the involvement of these indigenous businesses reflects the strength of the entrepreneurial community and a shared vision for the homecoming's success. The initiative has also attracted support from a wider network of brands and organizations, including MAGGI® (Nestlé Nigeria), Sterling Bank, Seaman’s Schnapps, Loatsad Promomedia, Enugu Air, and ORÍKÌ, among others.

Their involvement reflects the strength of our entrepreneurial community and the shared belief that we can come t

— Ade MaboAde Mabo further commented on the significance of the businesses' participation in the homecoming.
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Originally published by ThisDay in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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