Archives Tag: Igbo
The Story in Mike Ejeagha’s “Ka Esi Le Onye Isi Oche”
April 19, 2022
When legendary singer Mike Ejeagha (Gentleman) wrote, sang, and released “Ka Esi Le Onye Isi Oche,” now popularly known as “Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo,” in 1983, he was using his talent to tell stories that always end with a “moral lesson”. Read more about Entertainment The song was a hit for several years. Thanks … Continue reading The Story in Mike Ejeagha’s “Ka Esi Le Onye Isi Oche”
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Igbo Apprenticeship System: History, Nature and Tips for Innovation
April 19, 2022
A few years ago, in 2021, the Igbo apprenticeship system was introduced into the Harvard Business School curriculum and even appeared in the Harvard Business Review. This once localized system of indigenous practical business schools has now gained worldwide recognition and is even taught in business schools across the world and spoken of in … Continue reading Igbo Apprenticeship System: History, Nature and Tips for Innovation
Afamefuna: An Nwa Boi Story Now Available on Netflix
April 19, 2022
Netflix has premiered the highly regarded movie: Afamefuna: An Nwa Boi Story, much to the delight of Nollywood lovers and skeptics. First released in cinemas in December 2023, the movie looks into the Igbo apprenticeship system, as its name suggests. The film “Áfàméfùnà” showcases the rich culture of the Igbo people. It mixes traditional practices, … Continue reading Afamefuna: An Nwa Boi Story Now Available on Netflix
War Memories: Igbo Celebrates Biafra After 55 Years
April 19, 2022
Today is Remembrance Day. The Nigerian-Biafran War (1967-1970) evokes diverse feelings and emotions among various people in Nigeria. For so many Nigerians, the Biafran War was an ugly past in Nigeria’s history that should not be remembered, but for the Igbo people who made up the most of the defunct Biafran Republic population, the … Continue reading War Memories: Igbo Celebrates Biafra After 55 Years
Igbo Traditional Fabric: Isi-Agu
April 19, 2022
Isi-Agu is an Igbo traditional fabric. Igbo people are found in the eastern part of Nigeria in states like Abia, Anambra, Enugu, Imo, etc. Isi-Agu when literally translated to English means ‘Lion head’. The fabric is embedded with lion head prints. The fabric comes in different colors but the unique print is the same. The … Continue reading Igbo Traditional Fabric: Isi-Agu
What Went Wrong? Changing Eras And Tribal Stereotypes In Nigeria
April 19, 2022
A few days ago, a Twitter user, @Oge_writes bemoaned how Abuja landlords were using the facade of housing agents to deny Igbo people access to rent their property. She claimed that landlords refuse to rent their property out to her, on the account that she is Igbo. The tweet became a topical issue as she … Continue reading What Went Wrong? Changing Eras And Tribal Stereotypes In Nigeria
Do You Know: These Igbo Musical Instruments Also ‘Speak’
April 19, 2022
The love of the average Igbo person for traditional music cannot be overstated. The vibes, the thrills, the chills, the hype! Name it. Igbo traditional music gets you in the mood: the mood to flaunt wealth, pour libation, express emotions, sip some schnapps, be cultural, everything. Whether the sound is coming in a mix with … Continue reading Do You Know: These Igbo Musical Instruments Also ‘Speak’
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Savvy Now Available in 104 Languages, Including Yoruba, Igbo, and Hausa
April 19, 2022
The Savvy Fellowship Program for Aspiring and Early-Stage Entrepreneurs, which was launched on August 4, 2020, by a team of over 40 renowned entrepreneurs, led by serial entrepreneur, Chidi Nwaogu, is now available in 104 languages, which is 99% of the languages used by the online population. With over 3,500 participants from 127 countries, the program … Continue reading Savvy Now Available in 104 Languages, Including Yoruba, Igbo, and Hausa
Where to Travel to: Arochukwu
April 19, 2022
Welcome to one of the most historic places in Igbo land. Arochukwu is the third biggest city in Abia State, with over 19 villages in the region. It was once the Aro Confederacy of Ibibio people before the British invasion and the Anglo-Aro war in the early part of the 20th century. Now it is the … Continue reading Where to Travel to: Arochukwu
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Christmas In Igboland: The Igbo Annual Return
April 19, 2022
Annually, the Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria engage in what has become a mandatory “ritual.” This is the mass exodus of the Igbo in the diaspora with their families from across different places in Nigeria and the world, back home to their respective villages, communities and town for the December holidays. Chances are that you … Continue reading Christmas In Igboland: The Igbo Annual Return
By ugochukwu
Restaurant Review: Ofiaku Restaurant, Awka
April 19, 2022
I haven’t been to Awka in a while but when the need to do a review of a restaurant there arose, I remembered the Igbo proverb, “When an animal is itchy, it goes to the tree for help but when a man is itchy, he seeks the assistance of his fellow man in scratching the … Continue reading Restaurant Review: Ofiaku Restaurant, Awka
How can Nigerians Hold Politicians Responsible?
April 19, 2022
A video in which former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu was manhandled by some men of Igbo extraction in Nuremberg, Germany was in circulation over the weekend. Ekweremadu was scheduled to speak as a special guest of honour at the 2nd Igbo Annual Festival in Germany. The motive of the attack is still unknown, … Continue reading How can Nigerians Hold Politicians Responsible?
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Throwback Thursday: Chief Emeka Morocco, King of Ekpili Music
April 19, 2022
Highlife is one of the most popular genres of music in Nigeria. Early highlife performers in the commercial western states of Nigeria enjoyed the benefits of living in urban, central hubs of art and entertainment. The frenzy of excited fans and the curiosity of foreigners guaranteed that men like Fela Kuti and Sunny Okposo became … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Chief Emeka Morocco, King of Ekpili Music
Herdsmen Invasion: A Regional Effort to Tackle Insecurity
April 19, 2022
Barely a month since Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and Professor Wole Soyinka agreed on the subject of insecurity in the nation – and particularly the recent kidnappings in the South-West – there has been an unprecedented step up in coordinated effort to get regional leaders and other stakeholders on board to take pragmatic action. Gone are … Continue reading Herdsmen Invasion: A Regional Effort to Tackle Insecurity
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Origin of the Nigerian Foods: Isi Ewu
April 19, 2022
Isi ewu is a rich traditional delicacy that originated from the southeastern part of Nigeria. I consider this region the Olingo Republic of Nigeria. Olingo is the Igbo slang for enjoyment. The southeast region is the one region in Nigeria with the license to chop money. The typical Igbo man believes that drinking is the … Continue reading Origin of the Nigerian Foods: Isi Ewu
