About OFUSA
Founded in 2019, Opobo Foundation USA unites descendants of Opobo Kingdom across North America around community, culture, and shared progress.
Who we are
The Opobo Foundation USA (OFUSA) is a socio-cultural organization founded by descendants of Opobo Kingdom of Rivers State, Nigeria, resident in North America.
Founded in 2019, OFUSA serves as an umbrella and supervising organization for all associations of indigenes (by birth, by marriage or by affiliation) of Opobo Kingdom in North America. OFUSA is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, charitable organization.
Our promise
“A sense of belonging and a safe haven for every indigene of Opobo Kingdom.”
To foster unity among the Opobo brothers and sisters, consolidate resources in furtherance of members’ wellbeing, and promote the culture and traditions of the Opobo people in the community to which we now belong.
Manilla tree heritage symbol behind the Our Vision cardTo give every indigene of Opobo Kingdom in North America a sense of belonging and a safe haven where we can express and celebrate the rich culture of Opobo Kingdom, as we also seek to give back to our community here and at home.
Community gathering behind the Our Mission cardWhat we do
Six commitments drawn from the Foundation's constitution, guiding everything OFUSA undertakes at home and abroad.
To foster unity and promote the socio-economic wellbeing of all Opobo people and Opobo Kingdom.
To assist one another as best possible in socio-economic endeavors and identify available resources in the area to benefit each other.
To serve as a center for dissemination of information regarding Opobo people, and for educating our children on our unique social and cultural heritage.
To promote our collective interest via lobbying, education and advocacy.
To liaise and act in concert with other similar organizations in the Diaspora and Nigeria in furtherance of these goals.
To promote a positive image of Opobo people in particular and Nigeria in general, in the community to which we now belong and reside.
OFUSA Album
From inaugural conventions to polo houses, these photographs are the living album of Opobo Foundation USA.
Cultural celebration
2nd Annual Convention
Inauguration
Inaugural Convention
Polo house
2nd Annual Convention
Convention evenings
Heritage dress
3rd OFUSA Convention
Inauguration
Cultural dress
Youth and masquerade on the dance floor·1 / 11
Together
From the creeks of Opobo Town to cities across North America, the Foundation exists so that no indigene stands alone, and so that the next generation inherits a heritage that is alive, not remembered.
Associations of Opobo indigenes united under one umbrella.
Culture, language and tradition carried across the ocean.
Teaching our children the story of Opobo Kingdom.
Giving back to our community here and at home.
