get to know us -

We are a small constellation of arts and culture enthusiasts who have spent our lives immersed in the rhythms, rituals and stories that shaped us. What began with our own earliest cultural influences grew into a deep love for the beauty of other world cultures across continents. Our team brings together professors, journalists, broadcasters, artists and wise community members, each carrying lived experience, gathered generous insights, curiosity and care. We believe stories can bridge divides, soften misunderstandings and spark unexpected kinship.

Our mission

Irédé's World of Evergreen Stories exists to offer a shared stage where these those encounters can happen safely, creatively and with real respect. A platform where we forge flourishing connections. At our core, we believe that when people meet through arts & culture, understanding grows, and perspectives widen (positively). Together, we stitch local voices into global conversation to strengthen a united global viewpoint.

Our vision

We envision a world where stories bridge difference: communities meet on a common stage, traditions are honoured and amplified, and everyday encounters of listening and performance build lasting kinship across continents.

Our team

We are a close‑knit group of arts and culture enthusiasts who have lived and breathed arts & culture through our earliest traditions and then gone on to encounter and embrace the beauty of cultures across continents. Our team brings together professors, journalists, broadcasters, artists and wise community members.

Loradé Sofowote (Irédé)

Founder / Artist, Lifelong Learner

Kola Raheem

Advisory Board / Professor, Arts & Culture Trail Blazer

Lonimi Meseko

Advisory Board / Art Critique, Policy Analyst

Segun Sofowote

Advisory Board / Award-winning Multi-disciplinary Arts & Culture Icon

Patrick Jansen

Advisory Board / Arts Enthusiast & Critique

Uwafuyi Aderemi

Advisory Board / Arts Enthusiast & Critique

Fayo Weblinger

Prolific Artist / Piano, Saxophone, Vocals etc.

Isaiah Ahmad

Award-Winning Musician, Saxophonist, guitarist etc.

Malachi Ahmad

Poet & Wordsmith Wiz

Ona Sofowote

Advisory Board / Legal Expert

Bibi Sofowote

Advisory Board / CX Expert, Musician, Author, Podcaster etc.

Toyin Laditi

Advisory Board / Educationist & Scientist

Jimi Olusola

Advisory Board / Arts & Culture Icon

Anna Sarul

Advisory Board / Analyst, Arts & Culture Contributor

Iman Sofowote

Advisory Board / Financier, Artist, Community Connector

Ataiyese Sofowote

Advisory Board / Classical Musician, Painter, Tenor, Flutist etc.

Barbara Engel

Advisory Board / Arts Teacher, Painter

Dupe Orebiyi

Advisory Board / Retired Biologist, Author, Arts & Culture Contributor

Delarin Fatungase

Advisory Board / Retired Medical Doctor & Arts & Culture Contributor

Akin Orebiyi

Advisory Board / Arts & Culture Contributor

Ibukun Kafaru

Music Engineer, Keyboardist, Violinist, Flutist etc.

Nneka Aderemi

Advisory Board / Art & Culture Contributor, Community Connector

Gloria Koiki

Advisory Board / Arts & Culture Contributor

Maren Wienberg

Advisory Board / Educationist, Arts & Culture Contributor

Aisha Isu

Advisory Board / Community Connections

Ominira Meseko

Photographer / Digital Marketing Artist

Aneta Quraishy

Advisory Board / Arts & Culture Contributor

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