ABOUT OUR NOV. 15TH, 2025, EVENT
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On November 15, 2025, South Florida will welcome His Majesty Dadah Ganfon Gangnihoun Toffa Gbaguidi XV, King of Savalou, in a once-in-a-lifetime cultural event uniting West Africa and Afro- descendants.
Sponsor the event. We invite sponsors to pledge their support and become partners in this cultural milestone.
This royal reception is a fundraiser to support education, healthcare, children’s welfare, and historical and cultural preservation in Savalou, while also honoring ancestral ties with the Haitian community and Afro-descendants worldwide.
By sponsoring this event, your organization will: gain visibility with numerous leaders, influencers, and community members; align with a historic royal visit of global significance; and deliver real, measurable impact for children and families in Savalou and across Benin.
Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration!
On Saturday, November 15, 2025, the Haitian community and Afro-descendants of South Florida, led by the Kingdom of Savalou Events Committee, will welcome the King of Savalou from Benin in a historic cultural event at the Kovens Conference Center in Miami.
The royal reception is a joyful showcase of traditional music, dance, and heritage that unites West Africa and Afro- descendants in pride and resilience. Guests will enjoy a vibrant cultural performance, cocktail reception, dinner, and an evening of unity with royalty and community leaders.
The event will be both a welcoming celebration and a fundraiser to support the King’s philanthropic initiatives in Savalou. Proceeds will benefit orphanages, education, children’s health, and historical and cultural preservation, with all funds directed entirely toward philanthropic and cultural projects.
- Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
- Kovens Conference Center
- 3000 NE 151 St, North Miami, FL 33181
The King of Savalou, a recognized monarch and philanthropist of Benin, will make his first official visit to South Florida. The Kingdom of Savalou has endured for over 500 years, predating and surviving the transatlantic slave trade. As one of the few officially recognized royal leaders within Benin’s constitutional framework, the King embodies continuity, legitimacy, and cultural pride.
This visit is especially meaningful to the Haitian community and Afro-descendants in South Florida. Benin has historically welcomed Haitians with visa-free entry and extended honorary citizenship to Afro-descendants, honoring shared ancestry and deep cultural ties.
His Majesty Dadah Ganfon Gangnihoun Toffa Gbaguidi XV, the current sovereign of Savalou, embodies this heritage.
Revered as both a cultural custodian and a modern leader, King Gbaguidi XV champions philanthropy, education, healthcare, and cultural preservation. His presence in South Florida represents not only a symbolic reconnection with the West African diaspora but also a concrete opportunity to strengthen partnerships that benefit communities in both Benin and abroad.
The Kingdom of Savalou, under the leadership of His Majesty Dadah Ganfon Gangnihoun Toffa Gbaguidi XV, is a historic monarchy in Benin, with a legacy that spans more than five centuries. Today, the Kingdom continues to serve as a cultural and spiritual anchor, reinforcing ancestral ties between West Africa and its diaspora while championing modern development initiatives that uplift its people.
OUR MISSION
To support the philanthropic endeavors of the Kingdom of Savalou, Benin.
To reinforce the ancestral ties between West Africa and Afro-descendants.
To promote and elevate the cultural and artistic treasures of West Africa and the Kingdom of Savalou.
The Kingdom of Savalou Inc. aims to inspire, empower, and support the population of Savalou by:
- Expanding access to quality education for children and youth.
- Creating business opportunities that foster entrepreneurship and economic stability.
- Building modern infrastructure that connects communities and drives progress.
- Improving access to healthcare for families.
- Promoting West African religion, art, and culture as living traditions that inform identity and resilience.
The Kingdom of Savalou Events Committee is presenting this historic visit of the King of Savalou to South Florida.
Bringing together cultural leaders, professionals, artists, and community organizers, the Committee serves as the central body coordinating programming, fundraising, and protocol for the event. Its mission is to honor the ancestral ties between Benin, Savalou, and Afro-descendants while ensuring that the celebration fulfills its philanthropic purpose: raising meaningful funds to support the King’s humanitarian work in Savalou.
