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Soludo Igbo Nation Call Urges Unity, Dialogue

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11 months ago

September 30, 2025

Soludo Igbo nation call stresses unity, dialogue, and moral rebirth as he urges Tinubu to release Nnamdi Kanu for inclusive discussions

Soludo Igbo nation call has resonated strongly as the Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo, urged Ndigbo to embrace collaboration, unity, and honest dialogue to build a liveable and prosperous homeland.

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Speaking on Monday in Awka at the 2025 World Igbo Day celebration organised by Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Soludo stressed the need for reflection on the past and a renewed commitment to shaping the future.

The event carried the theme “Onye Aghana Nwanne Ya” (Be your brother’s keeper).

He praised Ohanaeze for designating September 29 as a day of remembrance for those who died in the pursuit of Nigeria’s nationhood, describing it as a solemn step towards healing.

Soludo also cautioned against glorifying war, noting that only those who had never witnessed its horrors would desire it.

“For those craving for war, it is because they never saw one. Those who truly saw war will never pray for such to befall Igbo land, Nigeria, or any nation,” he warned.

The governor called on Ohanaeze to take a firm stance against insecurity and criminality in the South-East while championing a moral rebirth rooted in core Igbo values such as integrity, hard work, and enterprise.

“We need the cleansing of Igbo land to revive and promote our value system. Ohanaeze must rise up and lead this moral transformation,” he said.

Soludo further appealed to President Bola Tinubu to release Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, arguing that his participation was vital to any roundtable discussion on the future of the Igbo nation.

Also present, Senator Ned Nwoko urged support for the creation of Anioma state as the sixth state in the South-East, while emphasising the preservation of Igbo traditions and values. He called on leaders and communities to promote peace, law, and order.

In his remarks, Ohanaeze President-General Senator John Mbata, represented by his deputy Okey Nwadinobi, underscored the importance of unity and a prosperous homeland anchored on peace, progress, and a stronger Nigeria.

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The event featured cultural displays, traditional performances, and the conferment of the chieftaincy title *Oku Nyelu Ife Ndigbo* on Governor Soludo.

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WAKE UP! Art Exhibition Returns for a Second Act

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1 week 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.”