About Us

About Edomaye Foundation

Preserving the Spirit. Restoring the Glory. Inspiring the Future.

The Edomaye Foundation is a cultural preservation and creative storytelling initiative dedicated to celebrating the heritage, art, and wisdom of the ancient Benin Kingdom and the broader Edo civilization. Our mission is to revive history through storytelling transforming ancestral knowledge into engaging modern narratives that educate, inspire, and empower.

Founded under the creative vision of OTO THE WRITER and powered by OTODEDE, the Edomaye Foundation bridges tradition and innovation through books, art, education, and digital culture. Each work in the Edomaye Cultural Heritage Scrolls series including Queen Idia’s Legacy and Princess Adesuwa: The Noble Heart of Benin honors the spirit of Edo heroes and heroines who shaped African history.

The Edomaye Legacy Project is a cultural preservation and creative storytelling initiative dedicated to celebrating the heritage, art, and wisdom of the ancient Benin Kingdom and the broader Edo civilization. Our mission is to revive history through storytelling transforming ancestral knowledge into engaging modern narratives that educate, inspire, and empower.

Founded under the creative vision of OTO THE WRITER and powered by OTODEDE, the Edomaye Legacy Project bridges tradition and innovation through books, art, education, and digital culture. Each work in the Edomaye Cultural Heritage Scrolls series — including Queen Idia’s Legacy and Princess Adesuwa: The Noble Heart of Benin — honors the spirit of Edo heroes and heroines who shaped African history.

What We Do

Cultural Documentation: Collecting, preserving, and retelling Edo history and oral traditions.
Literary & Digital Publishing: Producing eBooks, articles, and creative works under the Edomaye Heritage Scrolls series.
Creative Empowerment: Supporting African storytellers, historians, and artists who celebrate indigenous identity.
Education & Outreach: Promoting Edo values, heritage learning, and cultural awareness among the youth

Cultural Documentation: Collecting, preserving, and retelling Edo history and oral traditions.
Literary & Digital Publishing: Producing eBooks, articles, and creative works under the Edomaye Heritage Scrolls series.
Creative Empowerment: Supporting African storytellers, historians, and artists who celebrate indigenous identity.
Education & Outreach: Promoting Edo values, heritage learning, and cultural awareness among the youth

Learn Something Every Day

Every experience, every story, and every lesson from the past is a foundation for the future.To learn from yesterday is to honor wisdom to draw from the victories and mistakes of those who came before us.
It is through this remembrance that we build resilience, understanding, and purpose.
The strength of tomorrow is not found in forgetting, but in carrying forward the truth, courage, and knowledge that yesterday has already taught.

James Otodede Ibieorutomwen

Founder

Our Vision And Mission

To make Edo culture widely recognized, respected, and celebrated globally, fostering pride within the community and appreciation accros nations.

Reserve: Archive Edo Artifacts, oral histories, ceremonies, and art.
Educate: Share edo heritage through digital platform, programs and exhibitions.
Engage: connect communities, scholars, and global audience to the living legacy of the Benin kingdom.
Inspire: Promote Edo art, crafts, and language to nurture pride in future generations

Why We Exist

Heritage is the bridge between pass and future. By safeguarding Edo culture, we empower our people, educate the world, and inspire a new generations to value, protect, and celebrate their roots.