Emmanuel Aderele

My name is Prince Emmanuel Adérelé from the Royal Lineage of HRM Oba (King) Rufus Adesokeji Aderele Tewogboye II, The Osemawe of Ondo, Yoruba Empire, Nigeria, a accomplished Visual Artist, Master Percussionist, Sacred Yoruba Choreographer/Dancer and Arts Educator. Int'l Artist in Residence with the Osun's Village & African Caribbean Cultural Arts Corridor in Miami, Florida. The Osun's Village & African Caribbean Cultural Arts Corridor Initiative is a project Of Community Builders HDC, an Int'l Not for Profit/Mutual Benefit Organization based in South Florida.

Through my Sacred Visual Art and Performances, I reflects on the inspiration for my Sacred Art Forms. Growing up in a West African Royal Family as a Custodian of Tradition, provides the necessary knowledge to share with the Creative Industry in the Western World. I bridges the Diaspora Communities with their West African Yoruba Cultural Roots, while practicing my Sacred West African Art forms throughout the Diaspora.

         AWARDS & HONORS:

• First International Artist in Residence at the Osun's Village and African Caribbean Cultural Arts Corridor in Miami, Florida
• Featured Performer at the 2010 National Folk Heritage Awards, Washington, DC
  
• Recipient of the Key to Miami Dade County
  
• Miami Dade County Distinguished Visitor Award