The AfrikaFora proudly presents our speakers for Ikenga Day 2025, on Saturday, September 27th. This edition marks a turning point in this reunification adventure, as we welcome more Igbo descendants from different countries, into our fold. As always, the expected outcomes of Ikenga Day remain to promote and preserve Igbo culture, custom and tradition with the world; regain the spirit of Igbo togetherness and oneness; enable Ndigbo to take pride in celebrating that which bind us together, our common heritage; as well as to reposition Ndigbo and Alaigbo in the international spotlight.
Program of The Day
16.00 Ikenga Day 2025 - A European Igbo Festival Online conference
▪ Ceremony: Breaking of Kolanut and Pouring of Libation Prof. Chidi Gideon Osuagwu
▪ The inculturations of Igbo identity & Culture in Diaspora Collins Nweke, The AfrikaFora Patron
▪ Selfless Leadership “na Ala Igbo”: a Panacea for Igbo Resistanc Chief Ben Etiaba FCA, Chairman
▪ Taa Bu Gbo: The Imperative of an Igbo Intellectual Renaissance Nze Emeka Ed Keazor, keynote speaker
▪ The role of Women in Igbo progress and unity HRH Obi Jossy Isioma Nwanna, Mother of the day
▪ Interludes
Mkpokiti Dance
▪ Voices of our ancestors – Hidden messages of cultural unity in the trees Dr. Anthony Richards
▪ Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges: Women, Sports, and the Spirit of Alaigbo Nkechi Obi
▪ The dialectics of Igbo Collaboration over the decades Dr. Ben Okoli
▪ Q&A and discussion with the audience
▪ Tributes to the late Onyeka Onwenu MFR and HRM Obi (Dr.) Martha Dunkwu
▪ Interlude
Ngwa traditional dance
▪ Appreciation Winifred Uloaku Gaillard, founder and CEO of The AfrikaFora
18.30 End of Ikenga Day 2025 - A European Igbo Festival online conference
