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"Easy to Learn" Igbo
Alexander N Iheke
'Speak Igbo language,
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WETATi International Women's Conference 2013
On March 29-30, hundreds of delegates from the United States, Africa and the Caribbean will descend on Linthicum, Maryland to attend the 2nd annual WETATi International Women's Conference. The conference will be held at the Baltimore Washington International (BWI) Airport Hilton. WETATi stands for Women Empowered To Achieve The Impossible. The theme of this year's conference is "Woman Power: Front and Center in the 21st Century-the mindset of a WETATi Woman." (click for details) |
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Professor Chinua Achebe
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Below is the outcome of today's Abia PDP Gubernatorial Primary Election held at Umuahia Township Stadium.
Iheanacho Okezie Orji 1 Vote
Marc Wabara.... 3 Votes
Okey Emuchey.. 3
Okezie Ikpeazu..... 487
FN Nwosu.... 5
Uche Ogah.... 103
Emeka Wogu.... 33
Acho Nwakanma. 5
Invalid votes 9 |
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Eziama High School Aba Nigeria Alumni Reunion in Houston Texas November 28 - 29 2014 |
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As the 2015 general election advances, plan by Nigerian politicians to lavish finances on publicity in foreign media has hit the brick wall as the CNN is reported to be rejecting political advertisements.
It was gathered that several politicians are stupefied by the new reality that the American international cable channel, has resolved to be rejecting commercials with political messages. (Sunnews Online) |
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Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Kingsley Chiedu Moghalu has announced that he was leaving the bank for higher endeavours after completion of a five year term.
Moghalu in a statement said he was in charge of financial stability in the apex bank and saw his tour of duty at the bank as a great opportunity to serve the country.
“I would like to let you know that I will be moving on to other endeavours.
“I joined the CBN in November 2009 after a 17-year career in the United Nations and later founding and heading Sogato Strategies S.A., a global strategy and risk advisory firm in Geneva, (continue) |
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WHO: Nigeria's Ebola outbreak is officially over
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The recent statement credited to the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Gary Enwo-Agariwey in most Nigerian newspapers published on Monday September 15, 2014, stating in clear terms that Ohanaeze Ndigbo is not interested in the participation of Ndigbo to produce the President of Nigeria in the 2015 presidential election is heart-rending and the “unkindest cut of all.”
In my 38 years active involvement in Igbo rights crusade, no Igbo leader occupying the exalted office of President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo has gone this far in betraying the Igbo people. I was a very young member of the Igbo Forum as an undergraduate in 1976 when it was formed. The Forum had Dr. Akanu Ibiam as Chairman, Justice Daddy Onyeama as Vice Chairman, Chief Jerome Udoji as Secretary and Mr. Jacob Ukeje Agwu (my Uncle and Guardian) as Assistant Secretary. (continued AST) |
BY CHEKWAS OKORIE (source: African Sun Times)
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The people of Igbere in Abia State in particular and Nigerians in general lost big time. We are not many costodians of the conscience and Dimgba has been an outstanding writer all the way from his times at Concord through his outstanding career with the Sun News. I am shocked, speechless and sadened for this exit of a principled writer. |
Etsakor USA Inc. celebrated their 20th Anniversary
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Mr and Mrs. Ijoma with Adamu S. Braimah, Sr President of Etsakor USA, Inc. (photo by Africa)
Etsakor USA Inc. celebrated their 20th Anniversary at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Elizabeth, NJ on August 9, 2014. In line with their theme, “Reflecting on Our Past and Building for Future Generations,” the community honored and acknowledged several members for their great contributions to the community.
Adamu S. Braimah, Sr., president of the organization invited and welcomed the community to an evening of celebration.
Mike Oshiokpekhai introduced Steve Umoru, the Master of Ceremonies for the night. Collins Ijoma, having been instrumental and active in helping minorities and members of the Nigerian community and the Estakor community at large to get jobs, was celebrated for that contribution among many others.
Etsakor Association was first conceived in late 1991 with the intention of forming a unified body of Etsakor people in Nigeria and the United States, to create a platform for dialogue and advance social-economic development. The association has several programs and benefits in place to assist members and their families, and other Etsakor people in the United States and Nigeria. |
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What went wrong in Nigeria?
Can you see how our first Prime Minister was first treated in USA between July 25-28th 1961.
Watch "Alh. Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa official visit to USA " on YouTube - Alh. Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
That was the time to brag to be a Nigerian. So sadddddd |
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| Udunkulu is traditional masquerade dance from Item in Bende L.G.A. Abia State in the south east of NIGERIA. Udunkulu a strong masquerade which signifies the courage and fearlessness of item people is usually restrained to prevent wild escapedes like the Ojonkwu Masquerade from neighboring Igbere and other parts of Bende |
Item National Convention taking place in New York
Appoints a Caretaker Committee
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| L-R Ubani Ubani, Dr. Godwin Onyeike, President NY, NJ, Chapter, Dr, Sunny Ogbonnaya, Okechukwu Akwari and Vincent.
The Item Development Association holds National Convention for Item people world wide in New York. Item is a town in Bende Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria. The aim of the convention is primarily the Unity of Item people |
Grocery Clark in 43 Years on the clock and counting
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Mike Powel at work
Most grocery store shoppers take for granted how their products get to the store shelves, but the store clerks who stock the shelves are the ones who make that happen. Michael Powell has worked for 43 years in grocery stores and has seen a lot of changes in the business over time. He started out as a part-time store clerk at FoodTown (MayFair Super Markets) where he was promoted to the position of night crew chief and worked as such for 17 years until FoodTown was purchased by Royal Ahold and became Edwards Supermarkets. Subsequently Edwards became Stop n Shop where Powell remains as a night crew clerk going on 44 years. It is not easy for one to last over 40 years in any industry these days as businesses merge and evolve. Congratulations to Mr. Powell for his longstanding service to his community. He is married with children and appreciates the stability that his career has afforded him and his family. |
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| Ikenna Ukaigwe, son of Chief Albert Ukaigwe, celebrating his graduation from Bentley University with honors in Corporate Finance and is a recipient of W. Michael Hoffman Prize in Business Ethics award which recognizes academic distinction and commitment to business ethics. A thanksgiving service was held at the Igbo Anglican Church in Irvington, NJ with Rev. Canon Chukwuma Ubadinobi officiating |
Full Faith and Confidence of the Government
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| Last September, I traveled from the US to join the rest of my family for the funeral of my uncle. As such, it was not a pleasure trip but one that was planned in haste and filled with emotion. It is a time in one’s life where support from friends and a lessening of stress is the order or preference. I was glad, or so I thought, that I did not have to worry about running to the Nigerian Embassy to renew my passport. I concentrated on packing my suitcase, making sure I packed appropriately and within airline guidelines, checked that I had all appropriate travel documents and adequate funds, considered what I might take for relatives I would meet and began to consider my emotional and spiritual state, given the journey ahead (more) |
Giving back to the Item community
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The Igbo people of Nigeria strongly believe in philanthropic activities like giving back to the community.
Dr. Godwin Onyeike a Gynecologist in New York is certainly no exception. Dr. Onyeike who hails from Apanu, Item in Bende Local Government Area of Abia State Nigeria is a physician of note based in NY City USA. Onyeike is the CEO of LaFemme Medical PC and active participant in the Nigerian and Igbo community activities.
In accordance with the Igbo tradition of “Aku ruo ulo” Onyeike, in memory of his late father, a few years ago promised to build an Obi (town hall) for the people of Apanu Item. That promise is now fulfilled as the building was recently launched as part of his age grade outing highlights at Apanu Item.
This July 18 and 19, the Item community in the United States holds its annual convention in New York where prominent Item people and other dignitaries including government functionaries from Abia State Nigeria will grace the occasion. An intercontinental program at the event will feature the famous Bende War Dance and other cultural displays.
Some prominent citizens of Item in recent times includes Chief Ugorji Eke, James Iroha aka Grengory Akabuogu, Chief J.O. Irukwu SAN (Mr. Insurance and arguably one of the most educated Igbo men in his field) Chief Robert Udeagha. (click for more) |
Kano boils as Sanusi emerges Emir
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Dora Akunyili "the doyen" is gone
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| Late Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero |
former Minister of Information, Prof. Dora Akunyili |
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Mom and Dad Congratulates their ward Salome Seidu who Graduated from William Paterson University on May 14, 2014. Salome Studied Biology. Igbo Basics Publications rejoices with Seidu's |
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Nnaji Obed na Ogochukwu Nkeiruka as they became one
IGBA NKWU Obed Nnaji and Ogochukwu Nkeiruka dubbed ACHINA 2014 on Saturday April 19 which event took place at Ezeaka’s Family Compound, Ebele Village Achina in Aguata LGA, Anambra State, Nigeria. As Igbo sons and daughters continue to marry the question is not, he is from Abia State and She is from Anambra State ,Love is found anywhere and knows no bounds.
We at Igbo Basics Publications congratulate the newlywed and wish the Nnajis fruitful union. We observe excellent Cultural decorations and theme of event fully displayed extraordinarily at the venue as Igbos and Nigerians continue to lead the way in Cultural Revolution. Click on image to see details and more pictures |
Nigerian defense chief says abducted girls located
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5th Grader Olivia says bring back our girls |
Boko Haram Claims Nigeria Schoolgirls Abduction in New Video |
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Chiwetel Ejiofor
Actor
Chiwetelu Umeadi "Chiwetel" Ejiofor,
OBE is a Academy Award-nominated British film, television,
and theatre actor.
Born: July 10, 1977 (age 36), Forest Gate, United Kingdom
Awards: Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor, More
Nationality: English, British
Siblings: Zain Asher
Parents: Arinze Ejiofor, Obiajulu Ejiofor
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"At no point during filming, in the sweltering heat of New Orleans, did any of us ever foresee the journey this film would take us all on. Steve McQueen created an entire family to tell one man's tale and I am delighted that so many of this family have also been recognized today. I am hugely grateful to the Academy for this great honour, and, of course, to Solomon Northup for sharing his story through his breathtaking book." - Chiwetel Ejiofor, best actor nominee, "12 Years a Slave"
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HOLIDAY CELEBRATION BRING JOY TO UNIPARK SERVICES EMPLOYEES |
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Employees at Unipark Services celebrate their annual Christmas party at the Hilton Hotel at Newark Airport, their newest addition in the chain of hotels they service. Current employees as well as many former employees who have moved out of state have made it a tradition to attend the celebration where some employees were recognized for their dedication and service to the company.
One of the highlights of the celebration is the annual raffle. This year little Miss Akomeah won a 32 inch flat screen TV. An Employee Mohammed Abdalla won the 2nd 32” flat screen televisions. Other prizes were distributed to employees in attendance.
Unipark Services is a parking management, valet, shuttle van service, other personnel services company. Unipark Services has been providing support services to hotels in the Northern New Jersey environs since 1986. The company provides Valet Drivers, Van Drivers, Bellman, Attendants, Housemen, Maintenance and assistants to night auditors.
In a separate incident, an employee of a local Elizabeth gas station offered praise to the courtesy and professionalism of the Unipark Services staff from the owner, who he met when he came to pay a bill, to the drivers he has encountered servicing vehicles at the station. “They are a bunch of nice guys who always come in and say ‘Hello, how are you doing today?’ It is heartwarming to see that they are working for tips and yet they are generous enough to extend a tip. Whoever trains them did a good job.” |
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Mandela a Legendary Leader
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What can anyone write about the Phoenix ? |
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| Udunkulu is traditional masquerade dance from Item in Bende L.G.A. Abia State in the south east of NIGERIA. Udunkulu a strong masquerade which signifies the courage and fearlessness of item people is usually restrained to prevent wild escapedes like the Ojonkwu Masquerade from neighboring Igbere and other parts of Bende |
Grocery Clark in 43 Years on the clock and counting
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Mike Powel at work
Most grocery store shoppers take for granted how their products get to the store shelves, but the store clerks who stock the shelves are the ones who make that happen. Michael Powell has worked for 43 years in grocery stores and has seen a lot of changes in the business over time. He started out as a part-time store clerk at FoodTown (MayFair Super Markets) where he was promoted to the position of night crew chief and worked as such for 17 years until FoodTown was purchased by Royal Ahold and became Edwards Supermarkets. Subsequently Edwards became Stop n Shop where Powell remains as a night crew clerk going on 44 years. It is not easy for one to last over 40 years in any industry these days as businesses merge and evolve. Congratulations to Mr. Powell for his longstanding service to his community. He is married with children and appreciates the stability that his career has afforded him and his family. |
Full Faith and Confidence of the Government
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| Last September, I traveled from the US to join the rest of my family for the funeral of my uncle. As such, it was not a pleasure trip but one that was planned in haste and filled with emotion. It is a time in one’s life where support from friends and a lessening of stress is the order or preference. I was glad, or so I thought, that I did not have to worry about running to the Nigerian Embassy to renew my passport. I concentrated on packing my suitcase, making sure I packed appropriately and within airline guidelines, checked that I had all appropriate travel documents and adequate funds, considered what I might take for relatives I would meet and began to consider my emotional and spiritual state, given the journey ahead (more) |
Giving back to the Item community
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The Igbo people of Nigeria strongly believe in philanthropic activities like giving back to the community.
Dr. Godwin Onyeike a Gynecologist in New York is certainly no exception. Dr. Onyeike who hails from Apanu, Item in Bende Local Government Area of Abia State Nigeria is a physician of note based in NY City USA. Onyeike is the CEO of LaFemme Medical PC and active participant in the Nigerian and Igbo community activities.
In accordance with the Igbo tradition of “Aku ruo ulo” Onyeike, in memory of his late father, a few years ago promised to build an Obi (town hall) for the people of Apanu Item. That promise is now fulfilled as the building was recently launched as part of his age grade outing highlights at Apanu Item.
This July 18 and 19, the Item community in the United States holds its annual convention in New York where prominent Item people and other dignitaries including government functionaries from Abia State Nigeria will grace the occasion. An intercontinental program at the event will feature the famous Bende War Dance and other cultural displays.
Some prominent citizens of Item in recent times includes Chief Ugorji Eke, James Iroha aka Grengory Akabuogu, Chief J.O. Irukwu SAN (Mr. Insurance and arguably one of the most educated Igbo men in his field) Chief Robert Udeagha. (click for more) |
Kano boils as Sanusi emerges Emir
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Dora Akunyili "the doyen" is gone
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| Late Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero |
former Minister of Information, Prof. Dora Akunyili |
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5th Grader Olivia says bring back our girls |
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The people of Igbere in Abia State in particular and Nigerians in general lost big time. We are not many costodians of the conscience and Dimgba has been an outstanding writer all the way from his times at Concord through his outstanding career with the Sun News. I am shocked, speechless and sadened for this exit of a principled writer. |
Etsakor USA Inc. celebrated their 20th Anniversary
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Mr and Mrs. Ijoma with Adamu S. Braimah, Sr President of Etsakor USA, Inc. (photo by Africa)
Etsakor USA Inc. celebrated their 20th Anniversary at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Elizabeth, NJ on August 9, 2014. In line with their theme, “Reflecting on Our Past and Building for Future Generations,” the community honored and acknowledged several members for their great contributions to the community.
Adamu S. Braimah, Sr., president of the organization invited and welcomed the community to an evening of celebration.
Mike Oshiokpekhai introduced Steve Umoru, the Master of Ceremonies for the night. Collins Ijoma, having been instrumental and active in helping minorities and members of the Nigerian community and the Estakor community at large to get jobs, was celebrated for that contribution among many others.
Etsakor Association was first conceived in late 1991 with the intention of forming a unified body of Etsakor people in Nigeria and the United States, to create a platform for dialogue and advance social-economic development. The association has several programs and benefits in place to assist members and their families, and other Etsakor people in the United States and Nigeria. |
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What went wrong in Nigeria?
Can you see how our first Prime Minister was first treated in USA between July 25-28th 1961.
Watch "Alh. Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa official visit to USA " on YouTube - Alh. Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
That was the time to brag to be a Nigerian. So sadddddd |
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There is urgent need for Nigerians to have a second look at the palm oil they are using. Adulterated palm oil has flooded the market and researchers have associated the product to the rising cases of cancers, heart disease and kidney failure. Read more... |
PALM OIL WAHALA |
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The Sky has fallen as Professor Chinua Achebe Exunt
Address by Dr. Nwachukwu Anakwenze at
IGBO VILLAGE,
STAUNTON VIRGINIA
Nigerian author Chinua Achebe, regarded as the founding father of African literature, has died after brief illness.
Igbo Village, Staunton, Virginia USA
Ụmụ nne Abrahamụọgụ Aṅụsịobi Madụ.
Mazị Ụzọma KLN,
Eeekwa!
Ka Chineke Ụmụ Igbo nabata mkpụrụ obi Mazị Prof. Chinua lụmụọgụ Anịchebe ka ozue ike!
Mụna ya nọrịchara na December 7 and 8 2013 na Achebe Colloquium on Africa 2012 at Brown University.
Mụ nay a sere foto ebe okpu okpu nme ya mụ kpuru okpu nke oji, ọsanyere mụ ọgwụ edemede Igbo,kpọm kwem!
Ụmụ Igbo ndo nụ!
Unu ebewole!
Ọnwụ bụ ụgwọ onye ukwu na onye nta ji.
Ụwa bụ ahịa.
Onye zụcha nkea ya ọla!
Ọnwụ ka mmadụ ike.
Mazị Prof. Chinualụmụọgụ Anịchebe abụrụla Nna nna anyị ha anyị ga na akpọ ka ha bịa ta ọjị ooooooooo,HO! HA!
Ya kpọtụba!
Ya gazie
Ụmụ nne Abrahamụọgụ Aṅụsịobi Madụ.
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Chiwetel Ejiofor
Actor
Chiwetelu Umeadi "Chiwetel" Ejiofor,
OBE is a Academy Award-nominated British film, television,
and theatre actor.
Born: July 10, 1977 (age 36), Forest Gate, United Kingdom
Awards: Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor, More
Nationality: English, British
Siblings: Zain Asher
Parents: Arinze Ejiofor, Obiajulu Ejiofor
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"At no point during filming, in the sweltering heat of New Orleans, did any of us ever foresee the journey this film would take us all on. Steve McQueen created an entire family to tell one man's tale and I am delighted that so many of this family have also been recognized today. I am hugely grateful to the Academy for this great honour, and, of course, to Solomon Northup for sharing his story through his breathtaking book." - Chiwetel Ejiofor, best actor nominee, "12 Years a Slave"
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Mandela a Legendary Leader
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What can anyone write about the Phoenix ? |
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There is urgent need for Nigerians to have a second look at the palm oil they are using. Adulterated palm oil has flooded the market and researchers have associated the product to the rising cases of cancers, heart disease and kidney failure. Read more... |
PALM OIL WAHALA |
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The Sky has fallen as Professor Chinua Achebe Exunt
Address by Dr. Nwachukwu Anakwenze at
IGBO VILLAGE,
STAUNTON VIRGINIA
Nigerian author Chinua Achebe, regarded as the founding father of African literature, has died after brief illness.
Igbo Village, Staunton, Virginia USA
Ụmụ nne Abrahamụọgụ Aṅụsịobi Madụ.
Mazị Ụzọma KLN,
Eeekwa!
Ka Chineke Ụmụ Igbo nabata mkpụrụ obi Mazị Prof. Chinua lụmụọgụ Anịchebe ka ozue ike!
Mụna ya nọrịchara na December 7 and 8 2013 na Achebe Colloquium on Africa 2012 at Brown University.
Mụ nay a sere foto ebe okpu okpu nme ya mụ kpuru okpu nke oji, ọsanyere mụ ọgwụ edemede Igbo,kpọm kwem!
Ụmụ Igbo ndo nụ!
Unu ebewole!
Ọnwụ bụ ụgwọ onye ukwu na onye nta ji.
Ụwa bụ ahịa.
Onye zụcha nkea ya ọla!
Ọnwụ ka mmadụ ike.
Mazị Prof. Chinualụmụọgụ Anịchebe abụrụla Nna nna anyị ha anyị ga na akpọ ka ha bịa ta ọjị ooooooooo,HO! HA!
Ya kpọtụba!
Ya gazie
Ụmụ nne Abrahamụọgụ Aṅụsịobi Madụ.
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Imo State Nigeria Outreach
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| Uche Ogbuagu, Special Assistant to Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha |
Preservation of African Culture
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