Her Royal Majesty the Kpodjito Queen Mother of the African Diaspora Sêmévo, 1st
A Queen Mother for Our Times
Her Royal Majesty the Kpodjito Queen Mother Sêmévo, 1st
of Bénin Republic
The Queen Mother of the African Diaspora
Sa Majesté Kpodjito la Reine Mère de la Diaspora Africaine, Bénin
A Queen Mother for Our Times, Her Royal Majesty is the first Queen Mother of the African Diaspora on the African continent. Queen Mother Sêmévo, is a member of, and Overseas Representative of the Haut Conseil des Rois du Bénin [the High Council of the Kings of Bénin].
The Kpodjito “Mother of the Leopard” is a Pan-Africanist and spiritual leader, whose mandate includes establishing an accelerated plan for repatriating members of the African Diaspora to Bénin. She also supports the women and children of Bénin through various projects.
The Queen Mother is the Founder and Commander in Chief of the Imperial Corps Agoodjié of the African Diaspora, a symbolic army of honorary female warriors focused on personal growth in the interest of social justice and cultivating community leadership. Follow this link, for more information, and to join us at: www.imperialcorpsagoodjie.org
The Queen Mother
Her Royal Majesty’s mandates include developing the formal mechanisms for the Droit de Detour, the Right of Return of Africans in the Diaspora to Bénin Republic; providing social orientation to members of the African Diaspora seeking repatriation; raising funds to build a royal palace for the Diaspora; and establishing connections those persons seeking investment opportunities: cultural, financial, spiritual, and intellectual in Bénin.
Interfaith Leader
A Manbo Asogwe, The Queen Mother is also a Reverend Doctor who provides spiritual coaching, spiritual direction, and conducts workshops for individuals and organizations. She is available for video conference readings and other services.
Heritage Sites Expert
The Queen Mother has visited and documented over 90 sites around the world that speak to the historic experiences of Africans and their descendants in the Diaspora. Her photographic work is available for exhibition, book and artist talks.
Scholar
The Queen Mother is an educator and independent scholar. She has developed curricula for students at the levels of middle school, and university. The Rev. Dr. hosts various online classes, and is available as a guest lecturer for distance learning courses.
Human Rights Activist
An advocate for the human and cultural rights of the global African community, The Kpodjito, is the Ambassador for North America of the International Movement for Reparations [MIR: Fédération Mondiale]; the International Advisor of the Abolish Slavery National Network in the US; Founder and Past Chairperson of the NGO Committee for the Elimination of Racism, Afrophobia & Colorism at the United Nations.
Public Speaker
The Queen Mother is a dynamic speaker, who travels globally to deliver keynote and motivational addresses. She is also available for webinars and in-person events as a moderator, discussant, and panelist.