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Prominent sculptor and artist Benedict (Ben) Enwonwu's sculpture 'Anyanwu' of Igbo earth goddess Ani is presented to the United Nations signifying the ascent of Nigeria as a country free of British rule. The sculpture ented the UN's Collection and is currently placed between the Security Council and Trusteeship Council. The sculpture of Ani features a rising as saluting figure, signifying a connection to Chukwu.
Establishing Ibeto Petrochemical Industries, on Oct 2nd 1996, Cletus Ibeto (Nov 6th 1952) added to the manufacturing landscape of Nnewi, Anambra State. Starting as a spare parts dealer, he built a variety of businesses. To …
ihe onye ofụ ọpị fụtara, ya na imi ya.
mind your own business / someone’s affairs are their own responsibility.
Modern-day Nnewi was the seat of the old Nnewi Kingdom, an Igbo kingdom that began in the 15th century. It was made up of four quarters: Otolo, Uruagu, Umudim, and Nnewichi. The people trace their …
The San are a blanket group of any indigenous hunter-gatherer peoples in Southern Africa. Numbering about 170,000, they currently live in South Africa, Namibia, Bostwana, Angola, and Zimbabwe. They are often refered to as "Bushmen." …