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On Oct 19th 2021, Nduka Otiono (Apr 8th, 1964) publishes the anthology "DisPlace." Widely seen as a vanguard of contemporary Nigerian poetry, Otiono was born in Kano from an Igbo family from Oguwashi-Ukwu, Delta State. His poetry touches on diasporic realities and spirituality.
Fela Kuti, born in 1938, used his music to challenge colonial legacies and military oppression—his Afrobeat often echoed the struggles of marginalized groups, including the Igbo, during and after the Biafran War.
uwa ezughį oke
ụwa can mean world or life; neither are perfect
The Igbo experience in Nigeria is very complex. It is marked by resilience, ambition, and difficult transitions. Under colonial rule, many Igbo communities were forced into unfamiliar political structures. They were ignored, supressed, but eventually became …
The Kongo people are as important in history as they are numerous. Today, they number 20 million in the countries of DRC, Repulic of Congo, Angola, and Gabon. In the 14th century, the Kongo Kingdom …