Arts and Culture - IKORO OKIGWE https://ikorookigwe.com ...Shaping Character, Instilling Value Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:02:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://ikorookigwe.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/cropped-IMG-20250417-WA0000-32x32.jpg Arts and Culture - IKORO OKIGWE https://ikorookigwe.com 32 32 August Meeting: Lady B Urges Ihitte Uboma Women to Preserve Culture https://ikorookigwe.com/august-meeting-lady-b-urges-ihitte-uboma-women-to-preserve-culture/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=august-meeting-lady-b-urges-ihitte-uboma-women-to-preserve-culture https://ikorookigwe.com/august-meeting-lady-b-urges-ihitte-uboma-women-to-preserve-culture/#respond Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:00:28 +0000 https://ikorookigwe.com/?p=2929 …Speaks on the need to raise Children in Tradition   Lady Blessing Nwaoba, popularly known as Lady B, the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Assembly flag bearer for Ihitte Uboma State Constituency in the 2027 general elections, has called on women to take the lead in promoting and preserving the rich culture and traditions […]

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]]> https://ikorookigwe.com/august-meeting-lady-b-urges-ihitte-uboma-women-to-preserve-culture/feed/ 0 Why This Year’s Mbumuzo Festival Will Be Special – Prime Minister https://ikorookigwe.com/why-this-years-mbumuzo-festival-will-be-special-prime-minister/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-this-years-mbumuzo-festival-will-be-special-prime-minister https://ikorookigwe.com/why-this-years-mbumuzo-festival-will-be-special-prime-minister/#respond Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:34:14 +0000 https://ikorookigwe.com/?p=2824   Umuihi Ancient Kingdom in Ihitte Uboma Local Government Area of Imo State, is set to host the Mbumuzo 2026 cultural celebration from August 24 to 27, 2026, in a four-day programme designed to promote the community’s cultural heritage, unity and environmental consciousness. Speaking with IKoro Okigwe on a telephone conversation the Prime Minister the […]

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]]> https://ikorookigwe.com/why-this-years-mbumuzo-festival-will-be-special-prime-minister/feed/ 0 Omapitch Set to Host 5th Anniversary Talent Hunt in 2026 https://ikorookigwe.com/omapitch-set-to-host-5th-anniversary-talent-hunt-in-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=omapitch-set-to-host-5th-anniversary-talent-hunt-in-2026 https://ikorookigwe.com/omapitch-set-to-host-5th-anniversary-talent-hunt-in-2026/#respond Sat, 31 Jan 2026 19:29:03 +0000 https://ikorookigwe.com/?p=2347   Omapitch Set to Host 5th Anniversary Talent Hunt in 2026   Popular Imo State–born classical and opera singer, Chioma Igbojekwe, popularly known as Omapitch, has announced plans to host the 2026 edition of the Omapitch Challenge, marking five years since the talent hunt was introduced to support emerging classical musicians. The Omapitch Challenge 2026 […]

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]]> https://ikorookigwe.com/omapitch-set-to-host-5th-anniversary-talent-hunt-in-2026/feed/ 0 IMO DEPUTY GOVERNOR CHARGES HEPAN TO EMBRACE TECHNOLOGY https://ikorookigwe.com/imo-deputy-governor-charges-hepan-to-embrace-technology/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=imo-deputy-governor-charges-hepan-to-embrace-technology https://ikorookigwe.com/imo-deputy-governor-charges-hepan-to-embrace-technology/#respond Wed, 29 Oct 2025 20:40:44 +0000 https://ikorookigwe.com/?p=2141   By Iheanyi Enwerem      The Deputy Governor of Imo State, Her Excellency Lady Chinyere Ihuoma Ekomaru, PhD, has urged members of the Home Economics Professional Association of Nigeria (HEPAN) to leverage technology in driving innovation and sustainable development within their profession. She made this call on Wednesday while declaring open the 15th Annual […]

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]]> https://ikorookigwe.com/imo-deputy-governor-charges-hepan-to-embrace-technology/feed/ 0 PMAN, AGN celebrate music legend King Sunny Ade at 79 https://ikorookigwe.com/pman-agn-celebrate-music-legend-king-sunny-ade-at-79/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pman-agn-celebrate-music-legend-king-sunny-ade-at-79 https://ikorookigwe.com/pman-agn-celebrate-music-legend-king-sunny-ade-at-79/#respond Tue, 23 Sep 2025 12:58:21 +0000 https://ikorookigwe.com/?p=2005 PMAN, AGN celebrate music legend King Sunny Ade at 79     The Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria and the Actors Guild of Nigeria have paid glowing tributes to legendary Nigerian musician, Sunday Adegeye, professionally known as King Sunny Adé, as he turns 79.   In separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria on […]

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]]> https://ikorookigwe.com/pman-agn-celebrate-music-legend-king-sunny-ade-at-79/feed/ 0 Ihitte/Uboma Council Boss Urges Preservation of Igbo Culture at Mbomuozo Festival https://ikorookigwe.com/ihitte-uboma-council-boss-urges-preservation-of-igbo-culture-at-mbomuozo-festival/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ihitte-uboma-council-boss-urges-preservation-of-igbo-culture-at-mbomuozo-festival https://ikorookigwe.com/ihitte-uboma-council-boss-urges-preservation-of-igbo-culture-at-mbomuozo-festival/#respond Sat, 23 Aug 2025 05:50:55 +0000 https://ikorookigwe.com/?p=1924   By Iheanyi Enwerem The Executive Chairman of Ihitte/Uboma Local Government Area of Imo State, Prince Obioha Ndukwe, has called on the people of the area to remain steadfast in upholding the culture and traditions of Igbo land. Prince Ndukwe made this call during the 2025 Mbomuozo Festival, which took place at the Eke Umuihi […]

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]]> https://ikorookigwe.com/ihitte-uboma-council-boss-urges-preservation-of-igbo-culture-at-mbomuozo-festival/feed/ 0 Uzodimma calls on Igbos to uphold cultural heritage https://ikorookigwe.com/uzodimma-calls-on-igbos-to-uphold-cultural-heritage/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=uzodimma-calls-on-igbos-to-uphold-cultural-heritage https://ikorookigwe.com/uzodimma-calls-on-igbos-to-uphold-cultural-heritage/#respond Sun, 17 Aug 2025 07:22:22 +0000 https://ikorookigwe.com/?p=1906 By Iheanyi Enwerem  The Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has called on Imolites and Igbos at large  to uphold the cultural heritage of the land, emphasising its importance in promoting peace and unity in Igbo land. He disclosed this during the 2025 New Yam Festival (Iri Ji) of Nkwere people, held at the […]

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]]> https://ikorookigwe.com/uzodimma-calls-on-igbos-to-uphold-cultural-heritage/feed/ 0 Uzodimma, Onyewuchi, Ajaero meets at Capt. Iheanacho’s daughter wedding https://ikorookigwe.com/uzodimma-onyewuchi-ajaero-meets-at-capt-iheanachos-daughter-wedding/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=uzodimma-onyewuchi-ajaero-meets-at-capt-iheanachos-daughter-wedding https://ikorookigwe.com/uzodimma-onyewuchi-ajaero-meets-at-capt-iheanachos-daughter-wedding/#respond Sun, 20 Apr 2025 06:24:39 +0000 https://ikorookigwe.com/?p=1481   Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, Deputy Governor, Lady Chinyere Ekomaru,Senator Ezenwa Onyewuchi,National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Comrade Joe Ajaero, were among prominent Imo personalities who witnessed the traditional wedding of Captain Emmanuel Iheanacho’s daughter, Amarachi. Others include Senator Osita Izunaso, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha,Sen. Samuel Anyanwu,too numerous to mention. The […]

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]]> https://ikorookigwe.com/uzodimma-onyewuchi-ajaero-meets-at-capt-iheanachos-daughter-wedding/feed/ 0 Leadership tussle : Ohanaeze Acting president urges Diri to call commissioner to order  https://ikorookigwe.com/leadership-tussle-ohanaeze-acting-president-urges-diri-to-call-commissioner-to-order/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=leadership-tussle-ohanaeze-acting-president-urges-diri-to-call-commissioner-to-order https://ikorookigwe.com/leadership-tussle-ohanaeze-acting-president-urges-diri-to-call-commissioner-to-order/#respond Mon, 07 Oct 2024 19:10:36 +0000 https://ikorookigwe.com/?p=973         Acting President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo in Bayelsa, Chief Remigius Ekwem, has urged Gov. Duoye Diri to call his Commissioner for Special Duties, Mazi Johnson Onuma, to order over a leadership tussle in the state.   Ekwem made the call in a release which he signed and made available to newsmen in […]

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]]> https://ikorookigwe.com/leadership-tussle-ohanaeze-acting-president-urges-diri-to-call-commissioner-to-order/feed/ 0 Pan-Igbo Women honours Ikukuoma Mbaise, Summers Nwokie,others https://ikorookigwe.com/pan-igbo-women-honours-ikukuma-mbaise-summers-nwokieothers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pan-igbo-women-honours-ikukuma-mbaise-summers-nwokieothers https://ikorookigwe.com/pan-igbo-women-honours-ikukuma-mbaise-summers-nwokieothers/#respond Mon, 02 Sep 2024 11:12:29 +0000 https://ikorookigwe.com/?p=874   …Inaugurate LOC for Enugu Conference Nov,2024. By Iheanyi Enwerem     It was beehive of activities in Owerri the Imo State capital,las Friday, as women from the five(5) Eastern states in Nigeria gathered in their colourful attires and numbers for the grand inauguration ceremony of the Local Organizing Committee for Pan Igbo Women Conference, […]

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