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Culture & TraditionNewsNigeriaCulture Promotes Peace, Development- Kwandi Nuguraya

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)April 1, 2024

The Paramount Ruler of Lunguda Kingdom in Adamawa State, Kwandi Nuguraya, HRH, Kuruhaye Dishon Dansanda II, has described culture as an embodiment of peace that promotes development in all strata of life. Kuruhaye Dansanda asserted the 2nd edition of the Lunguda traditional wrestling competition and cultural display held in Guyuk, charged people of the kingdom to sustain their cultural heritage.   The Monarch noted that culture promotes peaceful coexistence and enhances family values and economic...

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Culture & TraditionLifestyleNewsNigeriaLagos Theatre Festival 2024: Celebrating Artistic Diversity, Cultural Vibrancy

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 25, 2024

The recently concluded Lagos Theater Festival 2024, held on Saturday brought together a diverse array of theatrical performances, captivating audiences and reinforcing the festival’s commitment to providing a platform for cultural exchange and bridging the artistic landscapes between Nigerian talents and their global counterparts. The festival showcased the talent and creativity of local and international theatre artists with three plays, musicals, and poetry performances. From immersive conversations around the theatre to thought-provoking dramas, attendees were...

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Culture & TraditionNewsNigeriaIgue Festival: Oba of Benin unveils chieftaincy titles

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)December 18, 2023

Ahead of the 2023 annual Igue festival, the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has unveiled 17 new chieftaincy titles in acknowledgement of their loyalty and dedication to service. The newly appointed Chiefs are Chief Ekhorovbiye Oviasogie who was bestowed Uwangue of Benin title, while Chief Adanihuomwan Igbinovia was honoured with Eribo of Benin title. Accordingly, Chief Osamwonyi Osagiede, has been made Ovienrioba of Benin alongside Chief Orobosa Enoma — the Osague of Benin. Also, Chief...

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Culture & TraditionNewsNigeriaIgwe K.O.N Orizu III marks 98th birthday and 60th year on the throne

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)October 31, 2023

Nigeria’s longest-serving monarch – since February 1963 – HRH, Igwe Kenneth Onyeneke Orizu III of Nnewi Kingdom, celebrated his 98th birthday on Sunday. The birthday coincided with the 60th anniversary being the Diamond Jubilee of his reign. Igwe Onyeneke flagged off the series of events to mark the double celebration by cutting a cake with members of his royal cabinet. While the birthday celebration has ended, the Diamond Jubilee celebration will run with multiple remarkable...

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Culture & TraditionNewsNigeriaAll Roads to Houston for Annual Nigeria Cultural Parade & Festival

PilotnewsAugust 20, 2023

A Vibrant Celebration of Rich Heritage and Diversity Nigeria’s independence is celebrated annually on October 1st It marks Nigeria’s proclamation of independence from British rule on October 1, 1960. Culturally Naija and WeLead, Inc. will mark its Annual Nigeria Cultural Parade & Festival celebration by hosting a culture-packed three-day event starting on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, thru Saturday, October 7, 2023. The Official Nigerian parade will take place on Saturday, October 7th, 2023, at Root...

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CommunityCulture & TraditionNewsNigeriaHouston hosts Annual IgboFest Cultural Event

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)July 25, 2023

The IgboFest Cultural event has been held in Houston, Texas, United States of America over the weekend, with hundreds of Igbos in attendance, from across the United States. IgboFest, a sociocultural event organized by Ndi-Ichie Cultural Association and Ndi-Ichie Youth Cultural Foundation, started about two decades ago and is marked yearly with pump and magnificent cultural displays. The Association has as its core objectives, the propagation of Igbo culture through teaching and learning of Igbo...

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Culture & TraditionDiasporaNewsNigeriaNnewi USA Kicks off 2023 Convention in New York

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)July 8, 2023

The year 2023 Convention of association of Nnewi indigenes resident in the United States of America, more commonly known as Nnewi USA or NUSA, has commenced in New York. This year’s convention which started on Thursday July 6th with arrival of participants across the US and many other parts of the world, is the 26th annual national convention of Nnewi community in the United States. For this year’s convention, the theme is “Urbanization and Security...

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Culture & TraditionNewsNigeriaAnnual IgboFest in Houston, Texas to hold July 22             

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 30, 2023

The 20th edition of the IgboFest Houston is set to hold in Houston, Texas in the United States on 22 July 2023. The annual event, which has reigned for over 15 years in the city of Houston, celebrates the rich cultural heritage of the Igbos of the southeastern region of Nigeria. This year’s event will be hosted by the Ndi-Ichie Youth Cultural Foundation and Ndi-Ichie Cultural Association. Organisers say there will be an array of...

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Culture & TraditionNigeriaCultural Proponent, Ezeoke Canvasses For Revival of Masquerade Festival in South-East

PilotnewsFebruary 21, 2023

A cultural proponent, Chief Mrs. Uche Ezeoke has canvassed for the revival of masquerade festival in the South-East as part of efforts aimed at promoting the rich Igbo cultural heritage and tradition. Chief Mrs Ezeoke made the call at Amichi in Nnewi South Local Government Area during her installation as Mother of Masquerades of the community. Chief Mrs Ezeoke who hails from Ndikelionwu and married to Amichi said that she will partner the Anambra State...

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