Nigerian Independence Parade and celebrations 2007 in New York

New York, New York: The Nigerian Independence celebrations was held around the world (both at home and abroad). In New York it was a celebration of pride, unity and hope. Characterized by various display of fanfare and flamboyant costumes, the event filled many parts of New York City with Nigeria's traditional color - green, white, green.  Exclusive pictures by Oyiza Adaba and Citor Nnorom 

CELEBRATION MODE: Both Professor Chudi Uwazuruike and Chief Temitope Ajayi are seen here in celebration mode

A procession of Marshals during the parade

HOW IT HAPPENED: Several blocks of the street were closed down as marshals and dignitaries including Diplomatic officials marched down the street en-route the 44th street stage where various groups performed. The event witnessed a record crowd attendance and even after the formal events such as the parade, speeches and performances were over, attendees stayed around to interact and revel in the beauty and joy of the green, white, green. Congratulations Nigeria!

Names of Member organizations of the Nigeria Independence Day Parade Committee:  Anglican Church of the Pentecost, Ariya Entertainment, Bini Club, Celestial Church of Christ, Cherubim & Seraphim Church, Christ Apostolic Church First in the America, Egbe Omo Yoruba Greater New York, Hudson Valley Nigeria Association, Igbo Organization, Imo Association, Nigerian Nurses Association of USA, Nigerian Women Organization, Nigerian Social Workers Association, Organization for the Advancement of Nigerians (O.A.N.), Regional Council of Nigerian Muslims, Save Africa Concert, Under Da Rock Entertainment, United Nigeria Foundation, World Mission Foundation, Zumunta Association   - List Courtesy of Mike Adeniyi

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Pictures By Oyiza Adaba and Citor Nnorom.  Edited By AfricanEvents.com

Ambassador Aminu Wali (M), Venerable Nwigwe, and many other dignitaries and guests at the event   

Nigerian Pride

Guest parade

A proudly painted Nigerian entertainer

Citor Felix (middle) of THIS AMERICA and African Events with Chibuzor of FEELS GOOD TO BE HOME and some other Nigerians/fans

Typical Nigerian Mother: Beautiful, cheerful, natural

Filmmakers And Actors: Some Nigerian filmmakers who later stopped by directly from location where they were shooting the new film ON THE RUN AGAIN: (From right:) Oliver Mbamara of SLAVE WARRIOR, THIS AMERICA, etc. Sam Onwuka of WOUNDED APPLE, CARBON COPY, COVER POT, etc, AJ, Munishka, and Kevin, all cast members of the upcoming ON THE RUN AGAIN

International Correspondent and photographer, Oyiza Adaba amongst the crowd during the event

Nigerian beauties

WBC Champion Samuel Peter of Nigeria had a car float during the parade. The "Nigerian nightmare" as he is fondly called later retained his WBC crown on October 6, 2007 at Madison Square Garden

A Procession led by the Marshals

Cross section of the crowd in attendance

BUKA (Food Zone): African and Nigerian dishes like fufu, vegetable soup, egusi, ewedu, fish, chicken, and many more were in abundance in the bukas

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