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The Nigerian Exchange – Igbo x Edo
Saturday 25 October 20253.00 PM to 5.30 PMThe Old Street Gallery, EC2A 4DQ[Buy Tickets] This October, as Nigeria turns 65, we are bringing back The Nigerian Exchange with a new focus: open, honest conversation between Igbo and Edo communities. We will be sitting down with people from Edoid backgrounds, including Bini, Esan and others, to
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Y2K NOLLYWOOD FEST
🎬 Y2K Nollywood Fest At Okwu ID, we love hosting events that celebrate different aspects of Igbo, Nigerian, and African creativity. So join us this 9th August at CQ Lounge for Y2K Nollywood Fest — a day party inspired by iconic Naija cinema and unforgettable Y2K style. Whether you’re rolling deep or coming solo, this
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Rethinking the Osu: Why “Osu = Slave” Is Misleading
What is Osu? The term Osu is often misunderstood, especially by people who aren’t familiar with the depth of Igbo cultural history. Most people first hear about it through social media, word of mouth, or news headlines. But very few sources explain its deeper historical, spiritual, or cultural meaning. This article looks at where the
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The Igbo Influence on The Lion King: Mufasa
The beloved Disney movie The Lion King features many characters and names that hold deeper meanings and connections to various cultures. One such influence is the Igbo language, which plays a subtle yet significant role in shaping the characters, adding layers of depth to the story. Obasi: The Strong Leader In The Lion King, Obasi
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Where is Igbo spoken?
IgboFest in houston[instagram.com] NigeriaThe Igbo language is one of Nigeria’s three major languages, primarily spoken by the Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria. It belongs to the Niger-Congo language family and is part of the Volta-Niger subgroup. Igbo is a tonal language, where the tone of pronunciation can alter a word’s meaning. It is spoken by
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Okwu ndị Igbo n'ala bekee.
