Today, the Igbo people remain dynamic contributors to global commerce, politics, arts, and scholarship. Efforts to preserve Igbo language, culture, and history have intensified, even as globalization reshapes traditional life. The early 21st century is marked by cultural renaissance, innovation, and renewed calls for political recognition and autonomy.
Adeyemi “Deyemi” Okanlawon was born on 19 April 1981 in Lagos, Nigeria, into a middle-class family with a strong emphasis on education, discipline, and creativity Read more
Sophie Alakija was born on February 8, 1993 in Lagos, Nigeria, grew up in a household defined by both Nigerian and Lebanese influences Read more
Kalu Ikeagwu was born on 18 May, 1972, in England to Igbo parents from Achara Ihechiowa in Arochukwu Local Government Area, Abia State Read more
Kelvin Ngozi Ikeduba was born on 21 August, 1976 in Ebute-Metta, Lagos State, Nigeria, into a close-knit family of six. Read more
Regina Askia, born Imaobong Regina Askia Usoro on December 16, 1967, in Lagos State, Nigeria, grew up in a family that valued both discipline and… Read more
Sis. Patience Ogbonna (born 17 July 1964) is a Nigerian Igbo gospel singer and recording artist known for performing traditional Igbo-language Christian worship songs. Read more
Elizabeth Benson, popularly known as Liz Benson, was born on April 5, 1966, in Etinan, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. She grew up in a modest family setting in the culturally rich Ibibio community, where her natural talent for performance began to reveal itself at a very tender age. Read more
Mimi Orjiekwe was born on July 14, 1987, into an Igbo family.She hails from Orji River Local Government Area, Enugu State, Nigeria. Growing up in southeastern Nigeria. Read more
Somadina “Soma” Anyama was born on May 5, 1992, and grew up in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. He hails from Eluama in Ideato North Local Government Area, Imo State. Read more
Ini Dima-Okojie is a Nigerian actress and entrepreneur, born on June 24, 1990, in Lagos, Nigeria. She is the youngest of four children, with two… Read more
