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Soludo to Redesign Igbo-Ukwu Museum, Inaugurates Projects

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1 year ago

August 8, 2025

Gov. Soludo announces Igbo-Ukwu Museum redesign to preserve Igbo heritage, inaugurates health and road projects in Aguata LGA

Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has unveiled plans to redesign the Igbo-Ukwu Museum as part of efforts to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of the South East.

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Speaking during his visit to Igbo-Ukwu Community in Aguata LGA on Wednesday, the governor said the facelift would highlight the significance of the renowned Igbo-Ukwu bronze, one of Nigeria’s oldest archaeological treasures.

“We are reinvigorating our heritage to ensure it shines for future generations, connecting the past with a bright future. It will not just be about structures, but about our identity and pride,” Soludo said.

During the visit, the governor inaugurated a renovated Comprehensive Medical Centre in Obiuno, donated by a family and handed over to the government.

He pledged to deploy doctors and nurses to provide quality healthcare, including free antenatal and delivery services.

He also commissioned a 4.2-kilometre road in Igbo-Ukwu, facilitated by Mr Dom Okafor, member representing Aguata Federal Constituency, noting that the project would boost transportation and economic activities in the area.

Soludo used the occasion to urge residents to support Chief Emma Nwachukwu of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the upcoming Anambra South Senatorial Bye-Election on August 16.

The Igbo-Ukwu community, represented by Mr Barth Nwibe, commended Soludo’s leadership in education, healthcare, infrastructure, and economic growth.

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The visit climaxed with the presentation of a ₦50 million cheque from the community in support of Soludo’s November 8 re-election campaign.

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WAKE UP! Art Exhibition Returns for a Second Act

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3 weeks 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.”