Requiem mass and celebration of life party for the matriarch and octogenarian Ezinne Theresa Urewuchi Iheoma who transited recently.
Nollywood Producers Guild USA Hold Annual Dinner / Get Together 2015-16
Nollywood Producers Guild USA Hold Annual Dinner / Get Together
Members of the Nollywood Producers Guild USA came together over the weekend to celebrate their annual end of year/new year get together event. The event was both a celebration of the end of a challenging year as well as the ushering...
Mbaise Association Annual New Yam Festival 2015 in USA
Queens, New York: Recently, the Mbaise Community in the New York Area recently held its Annual New Yam Festival (aka – “Iri ji”) 2015 at the Obi Igbo Cultural center in Queens New York. It was a night of cultural display and entertainment. Our staff was there to bring you exclusive photo shots.
Nigerians in USA Ready For Another Culture Night, Independence Parade, Oct 2nd, Oct 24
New York, New York: Nigerians in the USA gathered at the Nigeria House in Manhattan, New York City on Saturday September 19th for one of its final meetings before the annual Nigerian Culture Night and Nigeria Independence parade events. Consular officers at the meeting include: Mr. Sa'ad Muhammadu Bello - Acting Consul General;...
African Children’s Day In Durango, Spain
It was also an opportunity for the children to show their pride in their motherland Africa even while living in the comforts of the Diaspora.
Ms. America 2016: Amanda Wamunyima from Orlando Florida Crowned in California
Amanda Wamunyima, from Orlando, Florida was recently crowned Ms. America® 2016 at The Curtis Theater in Brea, California, besting a dynamic array of contestants from across the nation.
Opral Benson Celebrates 80th Birthday Bash at The Duchess New York World Yacht
Friends and family turned out at the elegant New York World Yacht to celebrate the 80th birthday of Nigerian queen of beauty Chief Dr. Mrs. Opral Benson.
Traditional / Cultural Marriage – Chikara Weds Emeka
...the families of Iwuagwu and Okafor in Ibo land recently witnessed the traditional marriage event (Igba Nkwu) of their children Chikara Ozioma Iwuagwu and Emeka Emmanuel Okafor...
Young African Leaders Initiative Summit – Foundation For New Generation of Leadership
Last week, President Obama kicked off the 2015 YALI Presidential Summit by joining five-hundred young African leaders for a town hall meeting, where he underscored the US commitment to the African continent and empowering young African leaders...
Eze Udo III of Osu Ama Wake Keeping And Celebration of Life, Bronx, New York
Bronx, New York: Recently, the family of Mr Paschal Obilor and Dr. Mrs. Stella Onuoha-Obilor held a Wake-Keeping and Celebration of Life event for Eze Dr. Charles Obinna Onuoha, Eze Udo 111 of Osu Ama Autonomous Community in Isiala Mbano LGA Imo State Nigeria who passed onrecently in Nigeria. The event was held at...
Traditional Wedding – Ngozi Weds Chukwudi
The traditional event which took place at the Dreiser Loop Community center, Bronx was well attended by guests from around the USA.
Anglican Uka Ndi Igbo Bronx New York Celebrate Its Members
It is the Igbo church in the Bronx with talented professional gospel singers and band. A church where young ones read the bible in Igbo and English languages...
5TH Annual Miss AfricaTri State Humanitarian Pageant USA
Held at the Paul Robeson Center in Newark New Jersey, in Partnership with the City of Newark, NJ, and it turned out to be a huge success...
Obiechefu Family Wake for Late Mrs. Catherine Obasi
The event was held at the Church of Nativity in the Bronx, New York. In attendance were friends, relatives, and sympathizers...
Igbo Day New York 2015 – A Night of Culture And Heritage
Organized particularly for the enrichment of Igbo culture among the younger generation, the event was attended by Igbo youths as well as adults and the elderly and featured Igbo cultural performances.
OAN / Nigeria Indie Parade Governmental Committee Welcome New Consul General to New York
The Delegation/Committee also used the opportunity to introduce the Nigerian Independence Parade Celebrations Event to the Consul General as a major Nigerian event in the United States.
Chinwe Weds Chinedu in Maryland USA
Maryland, USA: Recently, the families, friends, and relatives of Chinwe Grace Ekejiuba and Chinedu Onyekachi Ikpemo came together to honor them with their presence and well wishes on the occasion of their holy matrimony which took place at St. Augustine Church Elkridge Maryland USA with reception event at Ten Oaks Ballroom in Clarksville...
4th Grader Wins Annual Poetry Finals Prize Reciting African Poem “Our Fathers Who We Become.”
A 4th grader Karsten Chima representing Air Base Elementary School Homestead Florida at the 39th Annual Theodore Gidbson Oratorical Competition finals at Miami Dade College - North Campus Florida, United States has won the 2015 Annual poetry finals prize by reciting the African poem, OUR FATHERS WHO WE BECOME written by Attorney/Poet Oliver...
Nigerian Lawyers Association, USA hold 2015 Annual Merit Awards Dinner in New York
New York, USA: Over the weekend, the Nigerian Lawyers Association, USA held its 2015 Annual Merit Awards Dinner at the Broad Street Ballroom in New York City.
This years awards were received as follows: The 2015 Merit Award was received by Ambassador Habib Habu - Consul General of the Consulate General of...
African Cinema And Nigeria’s Nollywood Get Attention of World’s Number 1 Black Film Festival
USA Movement for Buhari-Osinbajo (USM4BO) Playing A Role in Nigeria’s Governance
"Nigerians at home and around the world expect the incoming administration to find essential agreement on issues challenging our great country…
Farewell Dinner For Nigeria’s Consul General In New York
New York, USA: Over the weekend, Nigerian organizations in the New York, New Jersey, Connecticut tri-state area held a farewell Dinner in honor of the outgoing Consul General of Nigeria Ambassador Habib Baba Habu for his dedicated and fruitful service. The event which took place at the Amarachi Prime in Brooklyn New York...
Memorial Tribute To Late African Artists in New York
Recently, veteran musician and producer Emperor Adichie and friends came together to pay a memorial tribute to late African artists who once lived in New York and its surrounding states in America. Some of the musicians honored were Oluko Imo (Trinidad), Sam Taki Ofori (Ghana), Friday Pozo (Nigeria), Dr Martino Atangana (Cameroon), Chief...
Senator-elect Ben Murray-Bruce Honored by Filmmakers in the United States of America
Beverly Hills, California: Last Saturday in Beverly Hills, California, Senator-elect and Silverbird Group Chairman, Ben Murray-Bruce was honored by the Nollywood Producers Guild of America with an Honorary Lifetime Membership of the Guild as a recognition of his support and contribution to the growth of the Nollywood film Industry and African Cinema as a...
Rita’s Surprise Baby Shower Event in The Bronx, New York
Bronx, New York: Recently, a good number of friends and family came together at the Holy Rosary Church hall in the Bronx to hold a surprise baby shower event for Mrs Rita Opara.
HOW IT HAPPENED: Many friends and relatives gathered in time and the venue was set up in anticipation...
Nollywood Producers In Closed Door Meeting With Nigeria’s Consul General
Nollywood Producers In Closed Door Meeting With Nigeria's Consul General
New York, New York: Recently, some executive members of the Nollywood Producers Guild, USA had a closed door meeting with the Consul General of Nigeria in New York, Ambassador Habib Baba Habu on ways to move the Nollywood Industry in Diaspora forward. The meeting...
Pan African Film Festival 2015 Rounds off With Spotlight On Nollywood
Los Angeles, California: This year’s Pan African Film Festival which spot lighted various films from Nigeria will be ending with a bang showing more films from Nigeria. This spotlight edition which is part of the Project ACT Nollywood Nigeria initiative have made it possible for films from Nigeria, made by Nigerians home...
Nigeria Independence Day Committee Hold Appreciation Dinner in New York – Prepare For 2015
Queens, New York: The Nigeria Independence Day Committee (NIDC) recently held a thanksgiving dinner to appreciate all those who contributed to the planing, holding, and successful execution of the 2014 Independence parade. Among those in attendance were members of the organization, officials of the various committees that put the event together, as well...