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Meaning of African (Igbo) Symbols in Kendrick Lamar’s – All The Stars
06/02/2018 – Kendrick Lamar releases the video to his latest single “All the stars” and it’s riddled with Igbo symbols. Most Igbo people will instantly be able to recognise the very familiar Igbo red cap (fez). The “red cap” in Igboland is currently a symbol of authority, culture and tradition. The golden graphical symbols displayed…
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LIFE HACK: 6 Ways to Study at University for ‘free’
As of January 2018, tuition fees currently stand at £9,250. This means that after 3 years of study, the average graduate could leave university with a minimum debt of £27750. With all this potential looming debt, it’s not surprising that some pre-university students are anxious about pursuing a degree. So, how can you study at…
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LEARN IGBO – What to eat – Basic dialogue #6
Gini ka anyi ga eri? Deciding what to eat in Igbo Basic dialogue between Chidera and her mother Amara. Chidera: Nne, gini ka anyị ga-eri n’abalị taa? Mum, what will we eat tonight? Amara (Mother): Nwa m, anyị ga-eri akara. My child, we will eat akara. Chidera: Mana, achoghi m akara. But,…
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FACT FILES: Arochukwu + the Aro Confederacy (Igbo History)
Okwu ID provide a crash course in Igbo history starting with a look at Arochukwu and the Aro Confederacy So, What exactly is Arochukwu and what was the Aro confederacy? Arochukwu and the Aro Confederacy Arochukwu is a town situated in modern-day Abia State, an Igbo state located in south-eastern Nigeria. The town is positioned…
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OkwuID Episode 5 – Nigerian Parents – “Comparisons and Unfair Expectations”
On Episode #5 of Okwu ID discussions, we talk about whether there is inequality amoung the treatment of siblings.
