A Pan-Nigerian Christmas Fiesta in Anambra — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu

•Obidiegwu It was a merry day that transmuted into a garlanded night.  The Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS) Christmas Fiesta 2023 that took place at Oma Event Centre, by Ekwueme Square, Awka on Friday, December 15 was a grand panoply of…

The rising in New York of Njideka Akunyili Crosby & Gerald Eze — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu 

The world is in rapture over Nigerian art and music.  Anywhere you go in the major capitals across the globe, all the rage is Nigeria’s compelling art and music.  Let’s take a trip to the standout exhibition “Njideka Akunyili Crosby:…

Celebrating Akachi the Mother of Books — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu

Quietude sits well with Professor Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo, and calmness is the word for her, but the music was so compelling that she had to stand up and dance.  The mellifluous music issuing forth from Gerald Eze and his Ichoku Ensemble…

Alex Ugwu and his Revoja Academy calms Awka with “Dere Juu” -Gerald Eze

Whenever I encounter a creative work of art imbued with much beauty, I feel an immense sense of gratitude towards such an artist who could open up the deepest and innermost part of himself to the society. This deep part…

It takes two to tango! -Gerald Eze

A community of healthy minds does not breed itself. The artist is ever committed to creating the conscience of his race. There are persons in the society who think out novel ideas and create activities that generate high value in…

Revolutionary music of Gerald Eze in Awka -Uzor Maxim Uzoatu

The music was more arresting than a lover’s summons. Call it the music of the spirits that intervolves the ancient and the modern. It was revolutionary music being dished out by the Igbo classical music exponent Gerald Eze and his…

In Loving and Caring for “The Young”: AVOMA, a story of gratitude – Gerald Eze

The recent issue of banditry all over the country is a clear sign that the human life in Nigeria suffers indignity. While musical instruments can be found in the hands of some (music), guns can be found in the hands…

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