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Apr. 14, 2015

Author, Chigozie Obioma publishes the Booker Prize nominated "The Fishermen"

Chigozie Obioma’s The Fishermen captures the deep bonds and tensions within a typical Nigerian family, reflecting familiar Igbo themes like prophecy, discipline, and brotherhood. Its recognition by the Booker Prize gave global visibility to these everyday Igbo experiences.

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Proverb

Ọ dị mma ka onye nọ na nkè ọ nọ mara isi ya.

a person should remain in a position where he knows what he is doing

understand your situation and your limits

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Geography

Enugu State

Enugu State, often called the Coal City State, is historically significant to the Igbo due to its role in the colonial economy, particularly with the discovery of coal in the early 20th century, which helped fuel the industrialization of Nigeria.

Enugu City, the state capital, …

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