Great African writers, Ngugi Wa Thiong'o, Ali Mazrui, and Chinua Achebe in 1986. They are all no more.

26 years ago today, Igbo highlife maestro Ezenwiro Obinna, popularly known as Dr. Sir Warrior, died. A thread🧵

BREAKING: Legendary Igbo folklore musician Mike Ejeagha has passed away at the age of 95. 🕊️🖤

Why Was Ejeagha Buried 24 Hours After He Passed? “When I die, do not take me to a mortuary, and do not embalm me. Dig a grave and bury me within 24 hours of my passing. At the family's convenience, they may organize the traditional rites.” – Mike Ejeagha's Last Wish

Today in 1958, 'Things Fall Apart' was published.

After the war, we started from almost ground zero with just a paltry £20 and look where we are today.

What's your favourite Igbo Proverb?

13 years later – Chinua Achebe’s UNN office is still exactly as he left it. A shrine to a literary legend. 📚

Today in 1960, ‘No Longer At Ease’ was published.

HOLY NWEJE: The Story of an Igbo Saint Hezekiah Okolo-Ogwugwu Nweje was an Anglican priest from Onitsha, Anambra State. He was born in August 1919 and passed away in June 1962. 🕊️ Why was he nicknamed Holy Nweje? A thread! Retweet to educate someone

64 years ago today (September 10, 1961), writer Chinua Achebe married his wife, Chinwe Okoli🧵

Stolen Igbo Treasures at the British Museum 😢

What's your favourite Igbo Proverb?

“It was Igbo rap that brought me fame, and I feel more comfortable expressing myself that way. I was born in Igboland, and besides, there are things the English language cannot fully express.” — Zoro

Palm wine is the Igbo fruit of the vine. Kolanut is the symbol of Igbo communion. We must share both 🔥

If you see this, name an Igbo hero.

Watch a quick interview with Raphael “Trouble” Igbokwe, Texas boxing champion. Born and raised in the U.S., but his Igbo language game is strong.🥊

Happy 56th wedding anniversary to Chief Pete Edochie and his wife, Mrs. Josephine Edochie! ❤️

Ebuka-Obi Uchendu pays powerful tribute to Chief Pete Edochie in regal Igbo attire 🔥