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Take Me Home Acquisiton by Africa Magic

TAKE ME HOME is an NZUKO Brand original series that follows notable Igbo creatives as they journey back to their hometowns in Igboland and engage with the customs, traditions, foods, and attractions that make their communities unique, showcasing a fresh side of their life story to fans.
The series was acquired by South African-owned entertainment network Africa Magic for TV broadcast and online video streaming on Showmax.com starting September 2024.

Articles

Road to Omenuko: The Role of Western Religion in the Development of Written Igbo Language and Literature

By Tochukwu Precious Eze - Published on 13th December 2024

Bishop Ajayi Crowther and other missionaries

Literature is as ancient as communication itself. From the earliest gatherings around a fire, where people exchanged tales and songs...

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Captain: An Excellent Piece of Igbo Historical Fiction

By Tochukwu Precious Eze - Published on 9th December 2024

Nkem Owoh and John Okafor in Captain film

A pivotal part of Nigeria’s history, particularly for the Igbo people, is the arrival of the European missionaries and colonizers on our shores...

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Fetching From the Ever-Flowing Streams of Cultural and Historical Stories: Nnamdi Kanaga on His Education, Career, and 'Water Girl'

By Tochukwu Precious Eze - Published on 27th September 2024

Portrait of Nnamdi Kanaga

Young Nnamdi, a primary 4 pupil, strolls past a hall but quickly retraces his steps. He stands by the window, looking in. Time waits...

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Five Kings from the East: The Story of the Founding Members of The Oriental Brothers International Band

By Tochukwu Precious Eze - Published on 21st August 2024

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It was perhaps the most pivotal moment in the country's history. The Biafra war of 1967 to 1970 had just ended. The nation was grappling with the aftermath...

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The Creator and His Film: Dika Ofoma Discusses His Art, the Industry, and ‘A Quiet Monday’

By Tochukwu Precious Eze - Published on 4th July 2024

Portrait of Dika Ofoma

"A Quiet Monday" (2023) opens with a reverberating melody. As the scenes unfold—heaps of yam, crates of beer, elders nibbling on añara...

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In Conversation with Ugo Azuya: Diving into Dreamscapes, Swimming in a Sea of Trauma And The Fluid Art of Remembering

By Thelma Ideozu - Published on 3rd July 2024

Ugo Azuya posing with his film's poster

“I believe films should be like mirrors, forcing us to look at ourselves and each other,” says emerging filmmaker Ugochukwu Azuya...

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Onye Eze: A Gift We Are Thankful For

By Tochukwu Precious Eze - Published on 28th June 2024

poster for onye eze film

Sunny Collins and Tchidi Chikere worked together to make a few timeless films in the early 2000s. Top of that list, many would argue, is the renowned Nollywood classic, World Apart (2004)...

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Zik of Africa, Father of Nigerian Nationalism, Owelle of Onitsha

By Tochukwu Precious Eze - Published on 10th May 2024

Nnamdi Azikiwe looking into the distance

Dr. Benjamin Nnamdi Azikiwe is a towering figure whose legacy resonates far beyond Nigeria.

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The Universe Colludes to Make an Artist: Chiagoziem Nneamaka Orji’s Journey into the World of Arts

By Tochukwu Precious Eze - Published on 19th February 2024

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Every culture and time needs its artists― those charged with the noble responsibility of expressing and preserving the thoughts and ways of life of their people through their pieces...

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Uzoamaka Aniunoh: The Girl Who Did Everything

By Tochukwu Precious Eze - Published on 15th December 2023

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“I want somebody to think of Uzoamaka Aniunoh and think, this girl did everything. She wrote her script, she directed the script. She acted amazingly...

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Emeka Nwagbaraocha: Never As Far From Home

By Tochukwu Precious Eze - Published on 8th December 2023

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When we speak of fast-rising Nollywood stars and actors to look out for in the coming years, Emeka Nwagbaraocha easily takes his place on the list...

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Representing the Place that You Come From: Ugochi Anosike on her early years, Igbo music, and the local footwear industry in Aba

By Tochukwu Precious Eze - Published on 1st December 2023

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Born and raised alongside her siblings in Aba, Abia State, Ugochi Favour Anosike was among the thousands of children whose parents had shops in the popular Ariaria Market...

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