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Yoruba tennis club marks centenary

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  • The Yoruba Tennis Club is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a four-day cultural week starting August 23, 2026.
  • Events include traditional dance, a cultural colloquium with a university professor, and a Traditional Day celebration with a royal father.
  • The centenary theme, "100 Years of Brotherhood, Culture and Continuity," aims to honor the club's legacy and promote Yoruba heritage.

The Yoruba Tennis Club is set to mark its centenary with a vibrant four-day cultural week, commencing on Sunday, August 23, 2026. This milestone event is designed to celebrate the rich Yoruba heritage, tradition, and the enduring camaraderie among its members.

The festivities will kick off with an Abalabi Dance on the first day. The second day, Tuesday, August 25, will feature a cultural colloquium. Professor Peter Fatomilola from Obafemi Awolowo University's Department of Dramatic Arts will serve as the guest speaker, delving into topics relevant to Yoruba culture and the club's history.

the centenary anniversary offered a unique opportunity to honour the club’s rich legacy while reinforcing its commitment to culture, tradition and brotherhood.

— Chief Olawumi GasperChairman of the club, emphasizing the significance of the centenary celebration.

A Traditional Day celebration is scheduled for Friday, August 28. Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo III, the Alake of Egbaland, will be the Royal Father of the Day, underscoring the event's significance and connection to traditional leadership. The cultural week will culminate on Sunday, August 30, with the Ikase ceremony and an inter-faith service, bringing together members and guests for a final commemoration.

Club Chairman Chief Olawumi Gasper emphasized the importance of the centenary, stating it offers a unique chance to honor the club's legacy and reinforce its commitment to culture, tradition, and brotherhood. The overarching theme for the celebration is "100 Years of Brotherhood, Culture and Continuity," reflecting the institution's deep history and its ongoing relevance in preserving and promoting Yoruba cultural values.

100 Years of Brotherhood, Culture and Continuity

— The ClubThe theme of the centenary celebration.
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