About BMASS
Our story, our people, our purpose
A community built to preserve Benin heritage and to support one another, generation after generation.
Connecting and empowering the Benin community in Massachusetts through culture, unity, service, and fellowship.
Who We Are
A heritage carried across the ocean
The Benin Club of Massachusetts was founded by sons and daughters of Edo State who settled in the Boston area and wished to keep their identity, language and traditions alive far from home. What began as a handful of families gathering for fellowship has grown into a vibrant, organized community.
Today BMASS is a registered cultural organization that hosts cultural festivals, supports members in times of celebration and need, mentors young people, and convenes an annual convention that draws Benin families from across the region.
Our objectives are simple and enduring: preserve our culture, strengthen our bonds, develop our youth, and serve our community — in Massachusetts and back home in Edo.
What We Do
Mission, Vision & Values
Mission
Our Purpose
To promote and improve the economy, and social development of all Benin people in the State of Massachusetts, United States of America, and the world at-large.
Vision
Our Destination
Building a thriving and united Benin community that flourishes across generations, rooted in pride and purpose.
Core Values
Unity
Respect
Service
Cultural Pride
Leadership
Motto
Unity is Strength
Executive Leadership
Our Leadership Team
President
Osazin Ebiuwa
Guides the vision and direction of BMASS with decades of community leadership.
Vice President
Osazin Ebiuwa
Supports the President and champions our cultural and family programs.
Speaker
Susan Nosabota
Guides the vision and direction of BMASS with decades of community leadership.
Secretary General
Osazin Ebiuwa
Keeps the records, correspondence and institutional memory of the club.
Financial Secretary
Dickson Iyawe
Manages dues, records and transparent financial reporting.
Public Relations Officer
Anthony Omoruyi
Tells our story and builds bridges with the wider community.
Assistant Secretary
Osazin Ebiuwa
Coordinates communications and supports day-to-day administration.
Social Secretary
Osazin Ebiuwa
Guides the vision and direction of BMASS with decades of community leadership.
Treasurer
Mrs Osaigbovo Osazuwa
Safeguards the finances and stewardship of member contributions.
Auditor
Osazin Ebiuwa
Guides the vision and direction of BMASS with decades of community leadership.
Why Join
The benefits of membership
Community Networking
Connect with families who share your roots and values.
Cultural Celebrations
Festivals, ceremonies and gatherings throughout the year.
Family Support
Stand together in moments of joy and of need.
Professional Connections
Mentorship and opportunities across our network.
Youth Engagement
Programs and mentorship for the next generation.
Convention Participation
A reserved place at our flagship annual gathering.
Join Us
Become Part of the BMASS Family
Whether you are new to Massachusetts or have called it home for years, there is a place for you and your family in our community. Join us in preserving our heritage and building our future.