A statement by Governor Ortom of Benue, read by his chief press secretary Tervor Akase says that the state chief executive will soon meet with Igbo leaders over attacks against them. “To address the security concerns the Igbo community in Benue State recently raised, Governor Ortom will soon meet with the leadership and other stakeholders…… Continue reading Governor Ortom To Meet Igbos In Benue Over Insecurity
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We Can Revive Onitsha Market Literature Online
Just before Nigeria’s independence, there was a flourishing of literature, which became characterised as Onitsha/Igbo Market Literature. Read Also: The Oluyares: The Igbo Aborigines Of Ife Who Still Live There Igbo writers created short plays, stories, novellas and sold them to publishers who printed them in inexpensive books that were then sold in markets across…… Continue reading We Can Revive Onitsha Market Literature Online
Festivals Of Nsukka
A number of festivals are celebrated by the people of Nsukka, including the Omabe Masquerade Festival; the Onwa Eto, or Onwa Ito (the 3rd moon) Festival, which is characterised by the slaughtering of several fowls in each household for each child in the household and in memory of deceased family members. See more in the…… Continue reading Festivals Of Nsukka
Lionheart Oscar Nomination: Hollywood Actress, Kerry Washington Rejoices With Genevieve In Igbo Language
Hollywood actress Kerry Washington has been learning Igbo, it seems. The actress who is married to Hollywood based Nnamdi Asomugha, congratulated actress Genevieve Nnaji in Igbo language, following her film Lionheart‘s nomination for an Oscar award. Continue reading in the link below: See what Kerry Washington told Genevieve Note: Most ancestors of Afro Americans were…… Continue reading Lionheart Oscar Nomination: Hollywood Actress, Kerry Washington Rejoices With Genevieve In Igbo Language
Ohabu, An Igbo Community In Akwa Ibom
Ohaobu is coined from two Igbo words Oha which means “people” and “Obi” which refers to where a King lives or first son of a large extended family receives visitors. Second, the full name is Ohaobu Ndoki. Third, it is the most important town of the Ndoki people of Abia State. Fourth, Ohaobu Ndoki is…… Continue reading Ohabu, An Igbo Community In Akwa Ibom