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  • IGBO SURNAMES AND MEANINGS

    GỊNỊ BỤ AHA GỊ?  Updated: 06/10/2023 “When a person is given a name, his gods accept.” – Igbo proverb Traditions like the naming ceremony demonstrate the importance of names within Igbo society. In Igbo, the ceremony is referred to as “Igu Afa”. In contemporary Igbo culture, it is customary to perform a naming ceremony for…

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  • LEARN IGBO – Basic commands – #7

    We will be updating this page soon! Expressing basic commands in Igbo   IGBO ENGLISH   Nyé m ākā gi. Give me your hand             Gwà m áhà (/áfà) gí. Tell me your name             Gbá yā nkịtị. Pay him/her no attention (Ignore him/her)  …

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  • CAST: Oluchi Growing Pains

    Catch Oluchi in the theatre production Growing Pains For tickets: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/atsixarts/144233/ PRICE: £12  DATE: Sat 10 Mar 2018 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm    LOCATION: DIY Space For London, SE15 1TF  

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  • #OKWUFEST 2018 (EVENT)

    On the 25th of August we will be hosting #OKWUFEST. The event encompasses Igbo culture and will feature a panel and audience discussion. It will also include, games, challenges, entertainment, refreshments, and an opportunity to connect and have fun with other young Igbo people.Age: 16 – 30 Tickets sold out. There is a now a…

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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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