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On My Daughter Mọ́remí's Birthday: Remember Your Historic Namesake, The Young Queen Who Saved Her People
By Ìyà Ibejí, Adeyela Bennett Happy, happy birthday, my dearest Ìyálóde! On your 32nd birthday in March 2025, Ẹkú Ìṣẹ ọmọ mi! I salute you for how you care for yourself, both spiritually and physically. I salute you for how you nurture your creativity. I salute you for your commitment to family and community. I salute you for the boundaries you put in place to protect your peace. On the occasion of your birthday, I remind you of your powerful namesake, Mọ́remí Àjàsorò. Pleas

Iya Ibeji Adeyela
Mar 22, 20253 min read
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