Omambala Association in Houston Celebrates Motherhood with Joyous Mother’s Day Event

CommunityCulture & TraditionNewsNigeriaOmambala Association in Houston Celebrates Motherhood with Joyous Mother’s Day Event

PilotnewsMay 11, 2025

HOUSTON, TEXAS – May 5, 2025 — The Omambala Cultural Association in Houston hosted a vibrant and heartfelt Mother’s Day celebration on Sunday evening at the Igbo Catholic Community Hall on Creekbend. The event brought together families and community members to honor the enduring strength, love, and sacrifices of mothers within the Igbo community. Led by the association’s president, Ichelle Awkuzu, the Isaaka of Igboland, the gathering featured prayers, cultural music, dance, and speeches dedicated...

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Popular Comedian Okey Bakassi Ascends Umuihuocha Throne

Culture & TraditionNewsNigeriaPopular Comedian Okey Bakassi Ascends Umuihuocha Throne

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 30, 2025

Popular comedian and actor, Okechukwu Anthony Onyegbule, widely known as Okey Bakassi, has been elected the traditional ruler of Umuihuocha Autonomous Community in Mbaise, Imo State. The 55-year-old entertainer announced the development on Sunday via his official Instagram handle, where he shared photos of himself adorned in regal traditional attire. In a heartfelt video shared on his Instastory, Okey Bakassi expressed gratitude to the people of Umuihuocha for bestowing on him the honour of leadership....

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Uzu Okagbue’s Wife, Amaka, Inducted into the Iyom Agbanze Umunnachi Society

Culture & TraditionNewsNigeriaUzu Okagbue’s Wife, Amaka, Inducted into the Iyom Agbanze Umunnachi Society

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)April 20, 2025

Chief Uzu Okagbue’s wife, Mrs. Amaka Okagbue, has been inducted into the Iyom Agbanze Umunnachi, as Iyom Ugegbe Uzu. The colourful induction on Good Friday was well-attended by close friends, family, and associates of the Okagbues. Uzu Okagbue, a titled Chief and revered Nze in Umunnachi with the title of Ochualili Umuogbenye, is a cultural enthusiast who is particular about the Igbo cultural heritage, especially in his community of Umunnachi. Commencing the induction process, the...

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Lamido Adamawa Emirate Inaugurates Commemoration Committee

Culture & TraditionNewsNigeriaLamido Adamawa Emirate Inaugurates Commemoration Committee

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 24, 2025

A 19-member steering committee was inaugurated by Lamido Adamawa, Dr. Muhammadu Barkindo Aliyu Musdafa to organize a commemoration of the Fombina Royal Dynasty’s legacies. The Fombina Dynasty refers to the Adamawa Emirate, the foremost first-class kingdom in Adamawa State, and Lamido Adamawa is the chairman of the state’s Council of Chiefs. The commemoration is planned to celebrate the emirate’s contributions to Nigeria’s evolution and development since its establishment in 1809. In a statement by Secretary...

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Cultural Diversity Is A Source Of Strength, Unity- Musawa

Culture & TraditionNewsNigeriaCultural Diversity Is A Source Of Strength, Unity- Musawa

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 21, 2024

Nigerians have been urged to celebrate the country’s cultural diversity, highlighting it as a source of strength and unity. Ms. Hannatu Musa Musawa, Minister of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy made the plea in her address commemorating the 2024 World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. The World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, observed annually on May 21st, is designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)...

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Culture Promotes Peace, Development- Kwandi Nuguraya

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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Lagos Theatre Festival 2024: Celebrating Artistic Diversity, Cultural Vibrancy

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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Igue Festival: Oba of Benin unveils chieftaincy titles

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

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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