THE ẸDOMAYE LEGACY NEWSLETTER

Preserving Our Language. Protecting Our Heritage. Building Our Future.

ISSUE 01 | AUGUST 2026

FROM THE FOUNDER

Dear Friends, Supporters, Researchers, Teachers, Parents, Learners and Lovers of Benin Heritage,

Welcome to the first edition of the Ẹdomaye Legacy Newsletter.

Ẹdomaye Legacy Foundation exists because our language, history and cultural heritage deserve to be preserved, properly documented and passed confidently from one generation to the next.

Our work is not simply about looking backward.

It is about using the strength of our heritage to BUILD THE FUTURE.

Through Edo/Benin language education, cultural research, publications, digital learning and community programmes, we are building an educational legacy that can serve our people and introduce the richness of the GREAT BENIN KINGDOM to the wider world.

Our guiding principle remains:

ONLY THE BEST IS GOOD ENOUGH FOR ẸDOMAYE LEGACY FOUNDATION.

Forward ever, backward never.

Otodede James Ibieorutomwen
Founder / Executive Director
Ẹdomaye Legacy Foundation

🗣️ EDO LANGUAGE CORNER

WHY OUR LANGUAGE MATTERS

A language is more than a means of communication.

It carries the memories, worldview, values, wisdom and identity of a people.

That is why Ẹdomaye is committed to encouraging the proper learning, teaching, documentation and preservation of the Edo/Benin language.

Our educational materials are being developed with attention to proper Edo orthography and are intended to make learning accessible to children, young people, adults, teachers and members of the Benin community worldwide.

OUR MESSAGE IS SIMPLE:

Learn the language.
Speak the language.
Teach the language.
Preserve the language.

🏛️ BENIN HERITAGE WATCH

THE GREAT BENIN KINGDOM

The history and achievements of the Benin Kingdom form an important part of Africa’s heritage.

Ẹdomaye continues to document and communicate aspects of Benin history, heritage, architecture, language and cultural achievements through educational content and publications.

Among our recent heritage work is our publication on the GREAT BENIN EARTHWORKS (IYA) and the wider effort to bring greater attention to the monumental achievements of the Benin people.

Our objective is not merely to celebrate the past.

It is to RESEARCH IT, DOCUMENT IT, TEACH IT AND PRESERVE IT FOR THE FUTURE.

🎓 ẸDOMAYE DIGITAL ACADEMY

BUILDING THE FUTURE OF EDO LANGUAGE & HERITAGE EDUCATION

The Ẹdomaye Digital Academy is being developed as an important part of our educational vision.

The Academy brings together digital learning, Edo/Benin language education and cultural heritage in a format designed for today’s learners.

Our programmes will progressively cover:

• Edo/Benin language
• Vocabulary and pronunciation
• Numerals
• Proverbs and cultural expressions
• Benin history
• Cultural heritage
• Educational resources
• Digital learning opportunities

The vision is clear:

MAKE QUALITY EDO/BENIN LANGUAGE AND HERITAGE EDUCATION ACCESSIBLE BEYOND THE CLASSROOM AND BEYOND GEOGRAPHICAL BOUNDARIES.

📚 RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS

Ẹdomaye Legacy Foundation is building a growing body of educational and cultural publications covering:

• Benin History & Oba Lineage
• Legends & Myths of Benin
• Edo Language
• Benin Heritage & Earthworks
• Edo Proverbs & Idioms
• Educational and teaching resources

We are also developing structured learning materials, including the Ẹdomaye Academy Textbook Series, teacher resources and assessment materials.

Our long-term objective is to create a reliable body of resources that students, teachers, researchers and future generations can use.

📢 21-DAY DIGITAL TRAINING

FREE SMARTPHONE GRAPHICS DESIGN & VIDEO EDITING TRAINING

Ẹdomaye Legacy Foundation is also using digital skills to empower people to become creators rather than merely consumers of technology.

The FREE 21-DAY SMARTPHONE GRAPHICS DESIGN & VIDEO EDITING TRAINING demonstrates this commitment.

Participants can learn how to use their smartphones as creative tools for:

• Graphics design
• Video editing
• Digital content creation
• Communication
• Personal development

NO COMPUTER. NO EXPERIENCE. JUST YOUR SMARTPHONE.

🌍 OUR OUTREACH

Ẹdomaye’s work increasingly involves engagement with educational, cultural and research institutions.

We are pursuing collaborations that can strengthen:

• Edo language education
• Academic research
• Cultural documentation
• Teacher development
• Heritage preservation
• Youth empowerment

Our approach is simple:

BUILD PARTNERSHIPS.
BUILD KNOWLEDGE.
BUILD CAPACITY.
BUILD LEGACY.

❤️ HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT THE MISSION

You do not have to be a researcher, teacher or historian to contribute.

You can help by:

LEARNING — Learn Edo/Benin language and encourage others to learn.

TEACHING — Share what you know with children and young people.

SHARING — Share Ẹdomaye educational and heritage content.

SUPPORTING — Support programmes that advance language and heritage education.

CONNECTING — Introduce Ẹdomaye to educators, researchers, institutions and organisations that share the vision.

Every contribution helps preserve a piece of our collective heritage.

🔔 WHAT’S NEXT

More Edo language lessons.

More Benin history.

More heritage research.

More educational resources.

More digital learning.

More collaborations.

More opportunities for our people to learn, create and preserve.

This newsletter will keep you informed as the journey continues.

OUR VISION

PRESERVE THE LANGUAGE.

DOCUMENT THE HERITAGE.

EDUCATE THE NEXT GENERATION.

BUILD THE FUTURE.

ẸDOMAYE = WE ARE IN BENIN.

THE GREAT BENIN KINGDOM

Forward ever, backward never.

STAY CONNECTED

Ẹdomaye Legacy Foundation

Website: Edomaye.com
Email: edomayelegacyproject@gmail.com

Follow and share our educational work through our official digital platforms.

Thank you for being part of the Ẹdomaye journey.

Ẹdomaye Legacy Foundation

Preserving Our Language. Protecting Our Heritage. Building Our Future.