Oba Efuntola Oseijeman Adelabu Adefunmi I

Oba Efuntola Oseijeman Adelabu Adefunmi I, born Walter Eugene King, was the founder of Oyotunji village and a prominent advocate for the African cultural renaissance in America. He was a key figure in promoting Yoruba religion and traditions, having been initiated into the Orisa-Vodun priesthood and later consecrated as king in Nigeria. Adefunmi I played a critical role in establishing connections between African-Americans and their African heritage, earning the title 'Father of the African Cultural Restoration Movement.'