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Ebonyi state Lawmaker Unifies Constituents Through Cultural Carnival

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3 years ago

January 5, 2024

The Member Representing Ohaozara/Onitcha/Ivo Federal Constituency, Dr Nkemkanma Kama used cultural carnival to unite people of his Constituents.The Lawmaker said culture is the lifeblood of any good society.

Kama disclosed this while addressing the Carnival at Onicha Central School in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State Southeast Nigeria.

“Culture is said to be the lifeblood of any thriving society, and it’s best expressed remember the past and cast imagination on the future.Our Cultural expression

One of my primary focus as your representative is to promote Peace and designed to showcase our rich and diverse Cultural heritage is one of the means of promoting Unity and peaceful coexistence in Ohaozara/Onicha/lvo Federal Constituency and Ebonyi State”

“Undoubtedly,no meaningful and measurable growth and progress can be achieved in the midst of crisis, chaos, bickerings and disunity”

“As a people, we’ve come a long way. From 1976 through 1996, we existed as one indivisible Ohaozara Local Government Area (now referred to as Old Ohaozara).

The 1996 political expansion that splitted us into Ohaozara, Onicha and Ivo Local Government Areas couldn’t divide us as it brought us into same FederalConstituency,Ohaozara/Onicha/lvo Federal Constituency and we’ve continued to coexist peacefully”

“Therefore, there’s now the need to.make a unique definition of who we are,through our Culture, our way of life and tell our stories in our own unique way.This is what this Carnival stands for and promotes”.Kama informed.

“Moreso, this Carnival is expected to serve as a unifying symbol for our people, the reminder that we’re one indivisible people and our own unique picnic, where families meet each other yearly and celebrate,” he added.
One of the stakeholders Mrs Rosemary Emmanuel Egobeke thanked the Lawmaker for uniting the people with the Cultural Carnival.

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WAKE UP! Art Exhibition Returns for a Second Act

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2 days ago

August 27, 2026

Mariam Balogun

The contemporary art and photography exhibition “Wake Up!” is back again for a second edition.

Curated by Awele Onwordi, Wake Up! 2 exhibition pays homage to the Nigerian youth and burgeoning street culture which many of its contributing artists reference in their works.

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Titled “Young, Wild, Free”, the exhibition celebrates the creativity, resilience, freedom and cultural influence found in Nigerian youth.

Taking aim at societal issues and economic concerns, the exhibit reflects the youth and their refusal to compromise or bow despite all the challenges stacked against them while charting youth culture through art, music, fashion, skateboarding, photography and community.

The exhibition will be held, once again, at the Angel and Muse Gallery at 25 Sumbo Jibowu street off Ribadu Road off Awolowo Road in Ikoyi.

It will open on Saturday 5 September 2026 and will run until 11 September 2026
This second edition which focuses on celebrating, nurturing and exploring artistic practices rooted in youth and street culture will feature works from DENCITY and SUPERGLIDER HOUSE.

Exhibiting artists include Ajilore Kehinde – their work is deeply influenced by Nigerian street culture and works of other artists like Slawn, Peters Ejiro, etc, Chuka Onwordi – graphic designer who embodies themes of death, melancholy and beauty in his works, ZIDYEP – Abuja based creative whose works move between digital and physical spaces through art, graphic design and air brushing , Franklyn Okoye – graphic designer and artist whose works explore themes of identity and hyper-reality, Awele Onwordi – founder & curator of WAKE UP and multidisciplinary artist whose practice spans character art, creative logo design, album covers and more , Oluchi Kogolo – digital illustrator whose work explores street culture, personality and storytelling through a raw and playful visual style and Kozetuo Apeji – multidisciplinary artists who work explores experimental approaches to problem solving through both digital and traditional art forms.

Commenting on the exhibition in her curatorial statement, Awele noted that “despite economic instability, limited opportunities and socio-political challenges, Nigerian youth continue to shape culture through music, fashion, art, skateboarding, raves, photography and community.”

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Continuing and harping on the raison d’etre of the exhibition she said, “Young, Wild and Free exists to celebrate Nigerian youth while also creating a platform that supports and amplifies them.”