By Sayo Alagbe
Sons and daughters of Ede have been presented with another opportunity to publicly celebrate their cultural identity and connection to their ancestral home, following the release of “Ede Ni Mi,” a song by renowned cultural advocate and drummer of peace, Prince Adewale Laoye, as an official MTN Caller Tune.
The development enables MTN subscribers to set the song as their Caller Tune, allowing it to play whenever friends, relatives, associates and other callers contact them.
The initiative is expected to transform routine telephone calls into a subtle but powerful expression of Ede identity, heritage and cultural pride.
“Ede Ni Mi,” meaning “I Am From Ede,” is a musical celebration of the historic city and its people. The song reflects the artist’s deep connection to Ede while highlighting the city’s rich cultural heritage and the enduring bond between its indigenes and their hometown, irrespective of where they may reside.
From Ede to Lagos, Abuja, Ibadan and other parts of Nigeria, as well as communities across the diaspora, the song provides Ede indigenes with a contemporary platform to identify with and promote their roots.
Speaking on the development, Prince Adewale Laoye described the song as more than an entertainment piece, stressing its significance as an expression of collective identity.
“Ede Ni Mi is more than just a song; it is an expression of who we are and where we come from. I encourage every son and daughter of Ede to subscribe to the Caller Tune and let the sound of Ede greet everyone who calls you,” he said.
MTN subscribers wishing to activate the Caller Tune can do so by dialling:
📱 4102185#
The availability of “Ede Ni Mi” on the MTN platform adds a new dimension to efforts aimed at preserving and promoting Ede’s cultural identity through music and other contemporary creative expressions.
Beyond its musical appeal, the song is positioned as a cultural statement—encouraging younger generations, in particular, to remain conscious of their roots and appreciate the history, values and traditions of their ancestral community.
For many Ede indigenes living outside the town, the Caller Tune could also serve as an emotional connection to home, allowing the sound and message of Ede to accompany their everyday interactions.
As “Ede Ni Mi” gains wider exposure through the MTN platform, it is expected to further project the cultural identity of Ede and strengthen the sense of belonging among its sons and daughters at home and abroad.
Ede ni mi. Ede ni wa.
Ede is mine. Ede is ours.
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