The Isese Festival NYC was recognized by Senator Kevin Parker and The New York State Senate for its valuable efforts to raise awareness of African Culture and African Spirituality. This recognition goes to all of the people and organizations involved in making this celebration of African Culture a success. I give thanks to Chief Neil Clarke , Queen Mother Iya Pat Clarke, and Chief Ayanda Clarke for the great work we do for this event every year. I’d like to thank my Apetebi Osunsina Alaje for your dedication and sacrifice. I’d like to thank Nana Kofi Osei Williams and Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation for all your support. I’d like to also thank all the members of our Ifa Temple Ile Ogundase and our Orisa Temple Ile Osunfikayo for your all your hard work and sacrifice to make this event a reality Iyalode Egbeyemi, Oyanike Alake, Steven Ajisafe Jones, Agyei Ogbonna Moyo , Charles Vincent Burwell, Sade OyaNiiyun Olatutu Adona, Efeya Olaberinjo Sampson, Renee K. Smith, Heather Smart, Kayla Ifaremilekun Jewette,Gladys Martinez,Gwen Ifasegun Tinuawe Bynum,Thandiwe Young,Niambi Sala,Maureen Holliday, Tilishia Bradley, Nakeeba Amaniyea,Chiquita Camille, and Ifagbenga Ogunsegun. Thank you to Akintunde Sangosakin Ajala for your support and great work. I’d like to thank the administration team of 256 Healing Arts for your organization and great team work. I’d also like to give a special thank you to my Oluwo Agbongbon Fakayode Faniyi for all your mentorship and support, our Araba Ifayemi Elebuibon for all of your leadership and support, and our Iyalorisa Osundara Oyawale Okun Sewa for all your teaching and support. 5 fingers make the fist and through our Unity we can truly keep our ancestors legacy thriving and developing into our wonderful future. Ase ooo
