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First Annual Conference and Reception for Visiting Ovie r' Uvwie, His Majesty Emmanuel Sideso, Abe I.

Photos Taken by Dr. Omoviekovwa Nakireru. Compiled by Dr. Addy Best Okorokporo


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The sons and daughhters of Uvwie in Diaprora in the United States of America welcomed His Majesty Emmanuel Sideso (JP) Abe I, Ovie r' Uvwie, on 26 June 2010. His visit commemorated the first annual convention of Emo-Ru-Uvwie, USA, held at Romulus, Michigan, USA.  His Majesty is a monarch from Urhoboland, our ancestral home. His visit brough humility, pride, joy and encouragement to many Uvwies in America.  He appealed to Uvwies to form a strong bond and to help Uvwie move to 21^st Century. The occasion presented a kaleidsocope of Urhobo's vast cultural heritage. The presence of Urhobos in Michigan brought felicitaton, joy, and happiness to the reception for His Majesty.

His Majesty Emmanuel Sideso (JP) Abe I, Ovie r' Uvwie, at the Reception

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His Majesty Emmanuel Sideso (JP) Abe I, Ovie r' Uvwie, arrives with his spouse, Nene r’uvwie
at the scene of the reception.

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Executive officers of Emo-Ru-Uvwie USA, seated at the high-table with Ovie r' Uvwie. Center: His Majesty EMMANUEL E SIDESO (JP) ABE I. Others in the photograph, from the left, are Sr. Dr. Josephine Otiotio, Dr. Mary Gbenedio, Dr. A. Best Okorokporo Thomas, Olorogun Onaodowan, Mr. Moses Ogaga, Dr. Omoviekovwa Nakireru.

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Dr. Addy Best Okorokporo Thomas presenting a plaque to the Ovie r' Uvwie.

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Dr. Omoviekovwa Nakireru presenting a Book to Ovie r' Uvwie


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Our beautiful/handsome American Urhobo youth dancers performing an Uhrobo cultural dance to welcome His Majesty EMMANUEL E. SIDESO (JP) ABE I, OVIE R' UVWIE. Our gratitude to Mrs. Regina Obi and her associates for making this great occasion possible.

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Emo-Ru-Uvwie USA received tremendous support from members of the UPU Michigan branch. From left to right (sitting) are Madam Hettie Aganbi; Olorogun Chief Edward Onaodowan; His Majesty Emmanuel E. Sideso (JP) Abe I, Ovie r' Uvwie, and Nene R’UVWIE; Chief Godfrey Wanogho; Mr. Robert Okagbare.(Back role left to right) Mr. Robinson Ukavwe; Mr. Hope Aganbi; Dr. Udoro Uwedjojevwe; Mrs. Elizabeth Uwedjojevwe; Rev.(Dr.) Precious Alawuru; Mrs. Gladys Wanogho; Mrs. Ngozi Eghwofobe; Mrs. Abigail Mabele.

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A photo-up session after a fantastic performance of Urhobo cultural dance for

His Majesty Emmanuel E. Sideso (Jp) Abe I, OVIE r' Uvwie

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Seated from left to right are: Dr. Best Okporokpo, Mr. Andrew Edevbie (Urhobo Historical Society), Mrs. Olubunmi Edevbie, Olorogun Chief Edward Onaodowan, and Mr. Mike Dedewo.

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Members of Emo-Ru-Uvwie USA photo session with HIs Majesty Emmanuel E. Sideso (JP) Abe I, Ovie r' Uvwie

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Female Members of Emo-Ru-Uvwie USA had a photo session with His Majesty Emmanuel E. Sideso (JP) ABE I, Ovie r' Uvwie

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Prince David Sideso and Jeanette Sideso, who hosted the first Emo-Ru-Uvwie USA Live

Conference at Romulus Michigan on 26 June 2010. Our sincere gratitude to David and

his beautiful wife.

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Emo-Ru-Uvwie USA Member and Co-Host of this convention (Mrs. Queen Onajite Toweh) Emo-Ru-Uvwie USA received tremendous help and assistance from her. Emo-Ru-Uvwie USA, congratulates her immensely.

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Mrs. Rosilyn Gborugen at the first Emo-Ru-Uvwie USA Live Conference held at Romulus Michigan USA

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From left: Dr. Mary Gbenedio, Sr. Dr. Josephine Otiotio, and Mrs. Elizabeth Akajagbor.

A Photo-up session after the Emo-Ru-Uvwie USA Live Conference held at Romulus Michigan USA.

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Mrs. Patricia Daramola at the first Emo-Ru-Uvwie USA Live Conference held at Romulus Michigan USA.

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Mrs. Bose Oviasu at the First Emo-Ru-Uvwie USA Live Conference held at Romulus Michigan USA.

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Mrs. Eloho Asine at the First Emo-Ru-Uvwie Live Convention held at Romulus Michigan USA.

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