Akaraka award for the Icon of comedy Igwemba

Nonso Nkwa OAP is an akaraka recipient

NONSONKWA also known by his real names CHINONSO UBA WAS BORN INTO THE FAMILY OF INSPECTOR & MRS CHRISTOPHER & MAGREET UBA OF UMUOKWARANYANWU UMUOKPARAFOR UMUNOHA IN MBAITOLI LGA. . THE MULTI TALENTED ENTREPRENEUR IS THE PROPRIETOR OF IMMACULATE COMPREHENSIVE SECONDARY SCHOOL IFAKALA IN MBAITOLI. HIS JOURNEY AS A RADIO BROADCASTER STARTED IN 2012 AT RADIO NIGERIA HEARTLAND FM OWERRI. SINCE THEN HE HAS PROVEN HIS ONIONS IN THE BROADCAST BUSINESS. NONSONKWA HAS RECEIVED NUMEROUS AWARDS FOR HIS GOOD WORK ON RADIO. SOME OF SUCH AWARDS / TITLES INCLUDE : OCHIAGHA NA IKUKU NKE MBU NA ALA IGBO,UKA ASO ANYA NKE MBU,OLU NA EKWUTERE IGBO 1, ROYAL AMBASSADOR ON RADIO,GOLDEN AMBASSADOR ON RADIO,VOICE OF THE PEOPLE,OLU OMA NA EKWURU OHA,UGO NDOM AMAWOM OWERRR,BEST IGBO PROMOTER,EZI ENYI UKWU ST PETERS,EZI ENYI ST ANTHONY,PILLAR OF THE YOUTHS CYON OWERRI ARCHDIOCESE, DISTINGUISHED OAP OF THE YEAR 2017,2018 - 2019!!! Nonsonkwa is an activist who has impacted positively on the people through advocacy for active political participation. THE MAN NONSO NKWA IS A philanthropist , HE IS MORE THAN JUST THE VOICE YOU HEAR ON RADIO

Ugo Stevenson,Theatre Arts Practioners, Cultural Activist, Social Commentator, trained at the University of PortHarcout. Founder/CEO,of Ogbakoro Theatre Company Owerri. Ugo Stevenson is the Nigerian Music Awards NMA Best Highlife Artiste of 2008,and National Literary nominee,2009,with his book,The Pride of the Living(a play), honored by the Independent Pan African Youth Parliament, African Enterprenuer 2018, founder/facilitator EKWE(All Igbo Music) AWARDS. He is an embodiment of comedy, brain and music. He had been in the forefront of empowering Igbo Artistes by organising fund raisings to lift them up.

Blossom Ozurumba Igbolands Internet icon bags Akaraka recognition

Blossoms superlative understanding of the new media landscape, digital media culture and corporate communication have increasingly distinguished her as she diligently works to provide advisory and technical support on media and strategic communication to the office of the Honorable Minister of State, Petroleum Resources and Board Chairman, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation. . She co-founded Digital Media Development Initiative, a non-profit that contributes to the sustainable development of Nigeria’s individuals and organizations through the innovative use of digital media. She lives in Abuja, Nigeria and has consistently made use of her spare time to travel around the world in support of causes that she is passionate about. She has increasingly become known as a personal branding advocate in the age of social media and has intentionally taken her message, focused on the subject to various cities in Nigeria. She started out studying for a degree in Biology and several years later as a mature student, transferred her credits towards a degree in Environmental Management in which she was awarded a Second Class Upper degree from the Coventry University, United Kingdom. Her passion for media and communication was built completely from a consistent quest for knowledge across various online resources and massive open online courses. She has gone further to shape a career path that allows her to express her passion and consequently, work has become a playground for her. She is professionally certified to practice in the media, branding and communication space by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations. In June 2017, she ideated and led the implementation of the Wikipedia Igbo Women Edit-a-thon project which had the objective to improve the presence of notable Igbo women on Wikipedia Igbo Language platform by translations and creating new pages all in Igbo language. This was wrapped up in February, 2018. The success of the project so far has led to a more structured development to build the Igbo Wikimedians User Group. This is a community of Wikimedia project editors that are committed to working on various wiki projects related to Igbo language and culture. The group is open to collaborations with other organizations to promote Igbo language. It is an open membership group available to anyone that is literate in Igbo language at any level. To relax, she finds time to play golf, take long walks around her neighborhood and freelance as a creative designer, photographer and story-teller. Her debut book, 'Building Your Own Brand: A Common Sense Approach' was published in 2018. Blossom has a teenage son who is spectacularly creative and is getting set to immerse himself in a college program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She has a young daughter that hopes to be a plastic surgeon, some day while practicing to be the greatest ballerina in Sub-Saharan Africa and possible the entire world.

Mr Raw gave Igbo rap to us and we are proud of him and celebrate him

ugostephenson onye Nkem award winning Uniport trained theatre artist musician and compere is confirmed for season 15

Director Retail Kpmg Dr Chinoyerem Obi is a valuable asset to Igbo land and an akararaka recipient for season 15

ICEROOM ISAAC CHINAGOROM 1984 JOHN PLAYER DISCO CHAMPION IS IN OWERRI FOR 13 DECEMBER 2019 HE STILL HAS THOSE DEFT MOVES

Supported by Entraco

Ugochi Oluigbo is amongst Igbolands best for season 15

Ugochi tvc news Ugochi Oluigbo, is a News Anchor and Environmental Journalist with over 8 years of experience reporting extensively on environmental issues in Nigeria and globaly. She has won several journalism awards including UNEP Young Environmental Journalist and UNFCCC CDM-African Radio Contest as well as Green Accord's Green Media Award . She is a fellow of the Climate Change Media Partnership, Lagos State/UNDP environmental journalism recognition award and 2013 Future Africa Awards in Journalism recognition. She is passionate about keeping our planet safe for future generations. Ugochi has hosted TV shows like Customs Duty, You Think You Know TV Game Show and Consumer Watchdog. She is an Eco Strategist, Green Film-Maker, Producer and host of Green Angle on TVC. She covers environmental news for TVC News and uses social media for environmental advocacy. She has hosted BBC's Environmental Radio Programme, Local Warming, discussing how climate change affects different countries. We celebrate ugochi oluigbo amongst our most valuable Igbo youths at season 15 Adandiigbo pageant™ season 15 most beautiful Igbo girl ™ find out more about her 13122019 nkemjika hall all seasons hotel 5 pm

Igbolands best step out for akaraka awards @ Adandiigbo season 15

Award winning Amarachi Ubani of channel Television emerges as recipient for Akaraka awards find out her thoughts December 13, 2019

Season 15 Adandiigbo

All is set to host season 15 of Adandiigbo cultural pageant ,Igbolands premier cultural non swim wear pageant that shook the beauty pageant industry in 2005 when native language ,cultural heritage and ethnic fashion became additional standards by which contestants were graded to choose the best amongst the best . Adandiigbo pageant is expecting participants from Imo ,Rivers,Enugu Abia ,Delta ,Ebonyi and Anambra states on an interesting quest on who can learn and recall their heritage better . Season 15 is aptly themed "Our daughters our future" . The Igbo language was reported by UNESCO in 2006 as one of the endangered indigenous languages ,however , they did not expect that our Igbo daughters are our future and with the introduction of Igbo cultural pageantry by Adandiigbo cultural pageant with emphasis on our languages , language preservation is a sure bet as it is once more fashionable to speak our language amongst our mothers of tomorrow . A segment of the event would as usual witness awards to a select number of valuable igbo youths, these people and institutions are being acknowledged for their keeping the ante and making the Igbo nation proud , Speaking at the world headquarters of the Adandiigbo organization in Port Harcourt,the local organising committee opined that " Our Igbo language would not be endangered in the near future ,Our proactive steps in creating awareness for the last 15 years is bringing results, Keeping the Igbo consciousness is not about radical warfare and riots , neither can the culture of our people be easily erased, if they remember and teach their children those values and oral tradition that has kept us going as a peace loving hospitable people ,packaging this oral tradition in events ,films, and records that would be there for our future generation " Some of the award recipients highlighted for the akaraka awards at season 15 Adandiigbo pageant are , Mr Raw (Music act ) , Klint the drunk (comedian )Nonso Nkwa (educationist and OAP) , Ugochi Oluigbo (News broadcaster ),Blossom Ozurumba (wikiigbo) , Nneoma Ukpabi (actress) Izunna Agwuncha ( social activist) chief Imo (Actor ) and so many others in business and other fields . In the last 15 years ,Igbo pageantry is now common in almost every Igbo community and a consciousness of language and morals is reintroduced keeping in mind those aspects of Igbo culture that are worthy to be carried on . The predictions UNESCO may be true for so many other indigenous languages but the Igbo nation has taken steps to extricate itself from self pity and taken proactive steps from becoming extinct ,keep a date with Adandiigbo pageant at All seasons hotel owerri IMO state on the 13th December 2019 by 5 pm and help Nigerians learn to keep our culture for our future generation .

LIVE BY THE TRUTH THE ONLY WAY

who invented the rope dance

In 1984 ,an Igbo man discovered the rope dance danced internationally today ,what is his name and where is he ? Find out at season 15 Adandiigbo .

Branding Igbo maidens with our prime names Sash

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SAY NO TO RAPE BY ADANDIIGBO 2018 HRM NNEOMA OCHO

What is Rape? Rape is a violent crime involving sexual acts forced on one person by another. Rape is technically defined as forced penetration (with any body part or object) including anal, vaginal or oral intercourse. Rape is illegal and while the term "rape" specifies penetration, other sexual acts not involving penetration, when forced on someone, are also illegal. The forms of rape may be specified based on who is committing the rape, who the rape victim is and the specific actions involved in the rape. Some types of rape are considered much more severe than others. I. TYPES OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE Stranger Rape: Is rape or sexual assault perpetrated by someone unknown to the survivor. Blitz Sexual Assault: The perpetrator rapidly and brutally assaults the victim with no prior contact. Blitz assaults usually occur at night in a public place. Contact Sexual Assault: The perpetrator works to gain trust and confidence before assaulting. Home Invasion Sexual Assault: Perpetrator breaks into survivors home to commit the assault. Acquaintance Rape: Is an umbrella term used to describe sexual assaults in which the survivor and the perpetrator are known to each other, whether by passing acquaintance or someone the survivor knows intimately. This is the most common form of rape. Child Sexual Abuse: Is a form of child abuse that includes sexual activity with a minor. A child cannot consent to any form of sexual activity, period. When a perpetrator engages with a child this way, they are committing a crime that can have lasting effects on the victim for years. Child sexual abuse does not need to include physical contact between a perpetrator and a child. Some forms of child sexual abuse include: Obscene phone calls, text messages, or digital interaction; Fondling; Exhibitionism, or exposing oneself to a minor; Masturbation in the presence of a minor or forcing the minor to masturbate; Intercourse; Sex of any kind with a minor, including vaginal, oral, or anal; Producing, owning, or sharing pornographic images or movies of children; Sex trafficking; Any other sexual conduct that is harmful to a child's mental, emotional, or physical welfare. Statutory Rape: Is defined as unlawful intercourse with a minor, California law mandates that an adult cannot have sex with a minor, and a minor cannot have sex with another minor, even if the intercourse was consensual. Spousal/Partner Rape: Is between two individuals who are in a relationship. Sexual violence often works alongside among abusive behavior. Women who have been physically abused by their partner have often experienced sexual abuse, and haven’t disclosed or did not realize sexual violence does not always include physical violence, making it difficult to acknowledge the abuse. Incest: Is defined as sexual abuse by a relative, sexual contact/abuse between family members. Serial Rape: Is the most frequently sensationalized form of rape. Because of the frequently gruesome nature of the assaults and because of the opportunity to prey on people’s fears, serial rape is frequently covered extensively by the media. The term serial rape is used to describe a series of rapes committed on different occasions by the same perpetrator. An important distinction is that this term is rarely used to describe marital or date rape, even though these types of rapes can happen repeatedly. Instead, the serial rapist has multiple victims. Substance Facilitated Rape: Occurs when alcohol or drugs are used to compromise an individual's ability to consent to sexual activity. These substances make it easier for a perpetrator to commit sexual assault because they inhibit a person’s ability to resist and can prevent them from remembering the assault. Drugs and alcohol can cause diminished capacity, a legal term that varies in definition Multiple Perpetrator/Gang Rape: Occurs when two or more perpetrators act together to sexually assault the same victim. Some common aspects of multiple-perpetrator assault include: planning the assault in advance; using substance-facilitated sexual assault; using the assault to introduce or reinforce membership in a group, such as a gang, sports team, or club; targeting a victim that has an existing connection with one of the perpetrators, often sexual in nature; beginning as a consensual activity and introducing others to participate against the victim’s will or without consent Sexual Harassment: Is unwanted and unwelcome sexual behavior that interferes with your life, work, or education. This behavior can include verbal or physical acts as well as acts that affect you by creating an environment that is “hostile.” The harassment can take place in many different contexts: on the streets, on public transportation, in public places, or in schools, workplaces, institutions, and so on. Sexual harassment can include actions such as sexual comments, physical contact such as someone brushing up against you, demands for sexual behavior from someone who is in a position of authority or power over you (for example, a boss or a teacher), and the creation of a hostile environment. Date Rape: Is a specific kind of acquaintance rape, referring to assaults by a man who is dating the woman and assaults her during that date. Effects and Impacts of Rape/Sexual abuse and Harassment The most immediate person affected by sexual violence is the victim/survivor, but the effects of sexual violence also go far beyond individual survivors, impacting their closest relationships as well as impacting communities and our society at large.The effect of rape will vary for each person as we are all affected in different ways and recover at different rates. The most common and lasting effects of rape involve mental health concerns and diminished social confidence. Here are some of the common effects. Physical Effects of Rape Physical effects of rape can arise from both forced sexual assault and those not involving forcible submission, such as drug-assisted date rape. Forced sexual assault frequently causes visible bruising or bleeding in and around the vaginal or anal area and bruises on other parts of the body from coercive violence. But both forced and other types of rape can have many other physical consequences: Painful intercourse (with significant other) Urinary infections Uterine fibroids – non-cancerous tumors in muscle wall Pregnancy Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) – HIV, genital warts, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and others Disassociation / emotional numbness: For many an initial reaction to being raped is one of shock and emotional numbness. Many people initially feel calm and shut off from what's happened. This reaction can sometimes surprise friends, family and professionals who expect survivors to be distraught immediately after an assault. However, disassociation is a natural defence mechanism and is perfectly normal. Usually after a few days or weeks you will begin to have a range of other reactions including anger, fear and shock. Fear: Depending on the circumstances you may feel fear about a number of things. You might have been physically threatened during the assault, you may be fearful of reporting to the police because you are worried about what this will lead to, you may feel reluctant to tell friends and family for fear of upsetting them. If you know the assailant or he knows where you live you might be afraid of continued violence. You might feel worried about becoming pregnant or contracting an STD. Later on you may worry about being able to be in an intimate or sexual relationship. All of these fears are absolutely normal and common and given time and support they can be overcome. Discussing them with a friend or counsellor will help. Embarrassment & shame: A significant number of people who've been sexually assaulted feel embarrassed or shameful about what has happened. Most of us find it difficult to discuss intimate things so it is not surprising that you might not find it easy to discuss what has happened with strangers or even friends. In these circumstances it is sometimes easier to talk to someone on a telephone helpline who should take things at your pace. Guilt: Feeling guilty when you've been raped is common. You may feel that you could have done something to prevent the attack or, if you know the attacker, you may feel that you somehow 'provoked' the rape. Remember, rape or sexual assault is never your fault – young girls and women in their 80's are raped. Men who rape have control over their behaviour and no matter what you wear, what you drink or your relationship with the assailant you have the right to say no to sex. Practical factors: sexual violence can disturb your normal routine of living and many aspects of your life. You may feel a strong need to get away and to make practical changes in your life. Your priority should be to feel safe. Do whatever you need to do to get back your feelings of security and safety. Get a guard dog, install extra outside lights, leave interior lights on, get an alarm system, invite friends or family members to sleep over, buy hand held alarms, etc. It is not silly to want to protect yourself. Do what makes you feel comfortable and safe. Depression: Depression can be expected as you start to come to terms with or recover from any major trauma or emotionally charged event. Dealing with the memory of the assault as well as the things that follow (the police, telling friends and family going to court, having medical examinations etc.) can be extremely draining physically and mentally. Recurrent dreams and nightmares: You may experience recurrent dreams and nightmares as your brain tries to process, understand and recover from what has happened. This is normal and the nightmares usually become less frequent over time. Talking about them with someone you trust will help – it might not stop the dreams altogether but it will help them seem less powerful and overwhelming. Prevention of Sexual Assault: This will remain a mirage until society puts in place institutional framework to deal comprehensively with actual cases of sexual assault. This approach involves functional, skilled, and synchronized services and also includes the criminal justice system, the police, social services, and sexual assault services. Encouraging victims/survivors of sexual assault to break their silence by making freely available such services, which should be community based, and the successful prosecution of perpetrators, will serve as a deterrent and hopefully prevent the next person from falling victim. Aftermath of Rape The aftermath of rape involves a cluster of acute and chronic physical and psychological effects. It's important that victims receive comprehensive care that addresses both the short and long-term effects of rape as they become apparent. Frequently a victim's intimate relationship, if present prior to the assault, disintegrates within one year after the rape. This only adds to the psychological impact of the rape on the victim. Victims of extremely violent rape, or those who were assaulted repeatedly or at a very young age, may need treatment for the rest of their lives. A man does not become a real man by showing his physical domination over women. A man becomes a real man by loving, respecting and protecting women. #Say_no_to_rape #Say_no_to_sexual_abuse #Say_no_to_stigmatization_of_rape_victims #Support_rape_victims_and_not_victimize_them Article by Nneoma Emmanuel Ochor Adandiigbo 2018/2019

ITS SEASON 15

season 15 is here

Debe Odumegwu Ojukwu goes home

Adandiigbo 2018/2019 sets up a pad the girl child project

Hrm Nneoma Ocho Adandiigbo 2018/19 Pads up the girlchild


Hrm Nneoma Ocho the Adandiigbo 2018/19 (  most beautiful Igbo gilrl) and her state queens have embarked on a pad the girl child project with indigenous sponsors and a call for more sponsors to expand the scope of her project

The project which would see her travelling to several south eastern and south south communities where she is expected to give lectures and distribute sanitary pads to the girl child in these communities

Her assertion that the girl child deserves better in these trying times is aimed at reaching the girl child giving them hope and leaving them with her token gift .

The exercise kicked off from Egbema community where she was received by the king of the egbema  community Hrh Eze Sylvester Okwordu and his royal assemblage .

The theme of the visitation  exercise is girls are pearls ,the exercise which kicked off at Umudike comprehensive secondary school egbema is expected to cover communities of the sponsors of the project sponsors across Igboland .

The  AdandiIgbo is  expected to take its next trip to Ogbarhu community in Anambra state where the students of  secondary schools are expected to benefit from the exercise

The delectable queen called on public spirited individuals to join the sponsors and ensure their communities come under the radar of these visitations

Top amongst sponsors so far that have worked to see this project come to light are barrister Chuks  Otikpo, Steven Arukwe, Sam Okoli, Nze Buchi, Godspower Ubani, Ijeoma Etozie, Chizoba Etozie *Nifex* sanitary pad industries and *BT* resources more girls could benefit from this largesse by your participation  hence the need to be part of this exercise in your own small way .
Adandiigbo  cultural pageant is igbolands very first cultural pageant and is currently in its season 14 .

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Project :Girls are Pearls Hrm Nneoma Ocho pads up the girl child

HRM Oluchi Eze AdaEnugu 2009 in our special feature 10 year challenge

                                                                           

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