About Délé Fágbèmí O.

Délé Fágbèmí O. is the steward of the Iroko Historical Society, a project rooted in the preservation of sacred ecological knowledge, family archives, and diasporic spiritual memory. With academic training in anthropology and a growing foundation in archival studies, Délé works at the crossroads of research, ritual, and cultural stewardship.

This work is grounded in relationships—with elders, land, and language—and guided by a deep sense of responsibility rather than authority.

My name, Délé Fágbèmí O., is used publicly and is rooted in personal and ancestral alignment. In digital circles—especially through early photography and creative projects—many still know Délé as Panama Slim, a name that remains in use on some platforms like Facebook. While that identity reflects a different chapter, it’s part of the path that led here. Scholarly work is published under Délé’s full academic name and institutional affiliation and is available upon request.

This work is also shaped by Délé’s initiatory path, with roots in several Afro-Caribbean traditions. While not all aspects of that journey are made public, it informs the respectful handling of sacred materials and guides many of the Society’s ethical boundaries.

Délé holds graduate degrees in Anthropology, Law, and Business, and is currently completing a Master’s in Library & Information Science—a path inspired by and in support of this archival work.