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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.
ebe onye dara ka chi ya kwaturu ya.
fate and your personal god has a role in how your life unfolds
Nigeria's 3.5 million Igala people live primarily in Kogi State by the junction of the Niger and Benue Rivers. There are significant populations in Anambra and Enugu States. Being so close to the Igbo, the …
Numbering approximately 1 million people, the Venda primarily inhabit the northern reaches of South Africa’s Limpopo Province and adjacent areas of southern Zimbabwe. They speak Tshivenda, a language that reflects their unique heritage and positions …