Ahaejiagamba Ndigbo
10 Aug
The death on July 25, 2024 of Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, the Ahaejiagamba Ndigbo, and President-General of the apex Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide marks the end of an eventful era. He was an astute businessman, administrator, media proprietor, philanthropist and a sports enthusiast who invested heavily on football. At 81, his passing is a…
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It is said that there is never a better time to die but the passing unto eternal glory of Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu (Ahaejiagamba Ndigbo), a few days ago is an appropriate illustration of a brilliant actor quitting the stage
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