Igbo culture
5 Feb
Says Ojukwu instituted Igbo Ezeship in Diaspora His Royal Majesty, Amb.Chukwudi Ihenetu is the Diaspora king of Igbo community in Ghana. His 12 years on the throne is dogged by diverse accomplishments, elevation of the Igbo culture and traditions. The Eze recently spoke in details about the activities of the Ndigbo in Ghana. Ihenetu in…
6 Sep
Women of the Elephant Tusk, an exhibition of powerful portraits of traditional matriarchs by REWA, opens at the Africa Center in London on September 8th, 2024. Curated by SMO Contemporary Art, the works celebrate century old systems of African feminism and leadership, coinciding with Black History month in the UK, and the Africa Center’s 60th…
1 Sep
Sylvester Okonkwo, the Chief of Staff to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has praised the virtues of literary icon Christopher Okigbo, lauding him as a poet and cultural beacon whose voice resonated with the struggles, aspirations, and spiritual yearnings of his people. Okonkwo was the guest of honour at the Uyo Book Club’s August reading session,…
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