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Stories from an African perspective

"We Will Now Go To Kpaaza" UCHE OKEKE EXHIBITS AT IWALEWAHAUS

The ongoing exhibition at Iwalewahaus in Bayreuth Germany in honour of the late seminal artist, master illustrator and scholar Uche Okeke, encapsulates his entire artistic journey that helped redefine Nigeria's art history and  direction. 

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SPOTLIGHT ON GUODO: ITA'I @ 1st TINCITY Fashion Week

The spotlight is cast on one of the oldest woven cloth pieces from the middle belt region of Nigeria…

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Community Pillars Of The South Bronx: Rev John & Pastor Felicia Udo-Okon

The Nigerian-born hosts, Rev. John and Rev. Felicia Udo-Okon have been serving the spiritual, physical and social needs of the underserved South Bronx community for over 20 years through their ministry Word of Life International. They conduct food pantry, social and medical outreach programs.

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El Anatsui Bags Traditional Title - IKEDIRE of Nsukka

On August 24, 2019, Emeritus Professor El Anatsui enjoyed an installation of a different kind. The traditional ruler of Ihe/Owerre Nsukka in Enugu State, Nigeria, Igwe George F. O. Asadu conferred a traditional title on the artistic icon and long-time resident of Nsukka (since 1975). In so doing, Prof El Anatsui was received into the Council of the Igwe and regarded as IKEDIRE. 

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Waste2Watt Photos

Developed by Ajima Farms Kuje, Waste-2-Watt (W2W) is a renewable energy project generating 20kw of electricity and distributing via mini-grid to approximately 550 individuals in the rural off-grid community of Rije, Abuja.

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