For Immediate Release The US Edition of the Nigeria Centenary Awards (NCUSA) takes place in New York, September 26th – 27th, 2014 August 21, 2014 – New York, NY – As Nigeria marks 100 years as a nation, Nigerians in the US will be celebrating this milestone with a 2-day line up of centenary events […]
Though the heart-broken Nigerians wanted to win it all, it was not to be… the greatest consolation should lie in the fact that they made Nigerians and Africans proud by their spirited performance. We salute their achievements…
Queens, New York: Recently, friends and relatives gathered at the Obi Igbo Community center to celebrate the Special Birthday and Thanksgiving Event for Venerable Dr Emeka Nwaigwe. HOW IT HAPPENED: After friends, relatives, and other guests settled down, there was a special service conducted by some top reverends and evangelists in attendance. After the service […]
“…a people or generation without an identifiable artistic heritage or cultural orientation will inevitably suffer from a strange emptiness that could drastically impede the psyche of not only that generation but the ones to follow.”
HOW IT HAPPENED: On Saturday August 9th, 2014, Nigerians from all walks of life converged at the Step Out center, New York for the 5th annual Nigerian Leadership Summit 2014. he 2014 summit was guided by the theme: “Education and Security: A driving force for Nigeria’s socio-economic development”. For LEAD Nigeria, this theme was extremely important […]
“Goliath and the Ant” is about the developing love between Prince Odike and cocoyam farmer and peasant, Ngwamma. Being a prince, Odike has confidence in his abilities to change the world…
Bronx, New York: Recently, Comfortbliss Aliheukwu Ezeji launched her musical album titled – I Depend On Jesus – in the Bronx. HOW IT HAPPENED: Friends, relatives, and fans from across the United States began to gather in earnest at the Nativity Church in the Bronx. In a short while the hall was full and after […]
“there is no greater love than to lay down your life for another…”
COMBINED PROFILE: In this edition of African Personality profiles, we feature three British Members of parliament with Nigerian parentage making great strides in Britain. Written by Ikenna Okonkwo. *** *** Chuck Umunna: British member of parliament Chuck Umunna is a British MP of Nigerian heritage. He was born 17 October 1978 in London to Nigerian […]
Amongst the Ibos of southeastern Nigeria, one of the most common expressions of cultural artistry is through performance and celebration of masquerades. Understandably, there are many legendary masquerade’s across Iboland. Undoubtedly the Akunesi masquerade belongs in that class. The AKUNESI masquerade originates from Oru in Imo State, Nigeria. A long way from the USA. The […]
New Jersey, USA: Recently, the families of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Igetei and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ijeh witnessed and celebrated the uniting of their children Omo and Emmanuel in Hazlet, New Jersey. HOW IT HAPPENED: Having celebrated the traditional wedding earlier in the week, the wedding mass was then held at Holmdale New Jersey […]
It was a pleasure to see the transparency and candor with which the organization’s records and activities were managed.
Today was an opportunity to highlight the importance of rule of law, open and accountable institutions, strong civil societies, and protection of human rights for all citizens and all communities.
PROFILE: Genevieve Nnaji is an actress, singer, & humanitarian, Genevieve Nnaji started her acting career as a child actress in the then-popular television soap opera “Ripples” at the age of 8. She was also featured in several commercials, some of which included Pronto beverage and Omo detergent. In 1998, at the age of 19, she […]
Queens New York: Recently the Imo State Congress of America held its 6th Annual International convention in Queens New York. HOW IT HAPPENED: The event was widely attended by Imo state indigenes (and their friends and relatives) in America, Nigeria, as well as other parts of the Diaspora. The convention was a 3-day event involving […]
PROFILE: Salif Keita is an Afro-pop singer, songwriter Salif Keïta, (the long-time ambassador of Malian music) born August 25, 1949 is an afro-pop singer-songwriter from Mali. He is unique not only because of his reputation as the “Golden Voice of Africa” but because he has albinism and is a direct descendant of the founder of […]
Incendiary remarks could trigger unimaginable reactions and reprisals that could spiral out of control. If leaders continue to feed the populace with statements and sentiments of a tribal, political, or religious nature, it will be a daunting task to overcome division, dichotomy, and disunity within the nation.
PROFILE: Mosunmola Abudu is a media personality, TV producer, talk show host, entrepreneur, & human resources management consultant. “If you CAN think it …you CAN do it!” Talk about “words speaking volumes”, this catchy phrase aptly sums up the life, personality and achievements of Mosunmola Abudu – more popularly know as ‘Mo Abudu’. Mo’s whole […]
As people interact and learn of other cultures, they naturally find differences…yet, no particular society (or critic) should arrogate to itself the authority to condemn or advocate the eradication of the cultures and lifestyles of other societies without first consulting and obtaining the consent of such other society.
PROFILE: Oliver Oscar Mbamara, is an attorney, filmmaker, actor, writer, & poet. Background and Legal Career: Oliver Oscar Mbamara started writing and acting while pursuing a legal career in Nigeria before moving to the United States where he was also admitted to the bar. He subsequently became an Admin Judge for the State of New […]
Global Ethnics Ltd, UK, recently organised Foreign Direct Investment Opportunities in Nigeria Exhibition (FODION 2014) held at the prestigious Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, Broad Sanctuary, London.
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