Esan United DFW
A vibrant community organization dedicated to uniting, celebrating, supporting, and promoting Esan culture and people in the Dallas–Fort Worth area.
Our Core Objectives
U.P.L.I.F.T.
Esan
The objectives of Esan United DFW are built around a vision of unity, pride of heritage, and progress. We call this vision U.P.L.I.F.T. — a guiding framework that reflects our commitment to bringing Esan people together, preserving our heritage, and creating opportunities for growth both in the Dallas–Fort Worth community and in Esanland.
Each letter in U.P.L.I.F.T. represents a core goal — from uniting our people and promoting our culture to fostering peace, supporting one another, and creating pathways for economic and social development. This approach ensures that every action we take strengthens our bonds, advances our traditions, and leaves a lasting positive impact on the Esan community locally and globally.
Vision
To build a united Esan community that preserves culture, strengthens unity, and inspires progress across DFW, Esan land, and Nigeria.
Mission
To promote Esan heritage, foster mutual support, and create meaningful opportunities that uplift members in DFW, Esanland, and Nigeria.
History Of Esan People Of Edo State, The Eagles Of Nigeria, "The Ogidigans
The Esan people are an ethnic group of south-south Nigeria who speak the Esan language. The Esan are traditionally agriculturalists and hunters. They cultivate palm trees, Irvingia gabonensis (erhonhiele), Cherry (Otien), bell pepper (akoh) coconut, betel nut, kola nut, black pear, avocado pear, yams, cocoyam, cassava, maize, rice, beans, groundnut, bananas, oranges, plantains, sugar cane, tomato, potato, okra, pineapple, paw paw, and various vegetables.
Come join us
Join a welcoming community that celebrates culture, connection, and togetherness. At Esan United DFW, we invite all Esan people, friends, and families to share in our traditions, events, and service.
💍 Esan Traditional Marriage Rites & Bride Price Requirements
Celebrating Love, Honoring Tradition
In Esan culture, marriage is more than a union — it’s a joining of families, respect for our elders, and a celebration of heritage. From introductions to the presentation of the bride price, each step carries deep meaning and reflects our values of unity and respect.
Esan United DFW Team
The Esan United DFW Team is a dedicated group of leaders, volunteers, and community members committed to serving the Esan people in the Dallas–Fort Worth area and beyond. Guided by our shared values of unity, cultural pride, and service, we work together to organize events, preserve our traditions, and create opportunities for connection and growth.
Andrew Momoh
President
Benedicta Obasuyi
Vice President
Patrick Oyamendan
General Secretary
Aigbovbiose Uduebolo
Assistant Secretary
