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ANNOUNCEMENT! ANNOUNCEMENT!!Young Artist Ewa Fortunate Udeamra from Afikpo Arts Forum receives full scholarship from Pro...
05/05/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT! ANNOUNCEMENT!!

Young Artist Ewa Fortunate Udeamra from Afikpo Arts Forum receives full scholarship from Prof Uche Azikiwe.

The Afikpo Arts Forum is pleased to announce the award of a full academic scholarship to Miss Ewa, Fortunate Udeamara, a 14-year-old SS2 student of Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic Staff Secondary School, Unwana, Afikpo.

This scholarship, generously sponsored by Professor Emeritus Uche Azikiwe , will cover Fortunate's tuition from her current secondary school level through the completion of her university education.
Ewa Fortunate emerged as one of the winners of the 2026 Afikpo Arts and Cultural Exhibition Students Art Competition, where she distinguished herself with an exceptional pencil portrait of Professor Emeritus Uche Azikiwe. In recognition of her remarkable talent and as an extension of goodwill towards nurturing young creatives, this scholarship has been awarded through the Afikpo Arts Forum.

This initiative underscores the Forum’s commitment to promoting artistic excellence, supporting emerging talents, and advancing educational opportunities within the community.

The Afikpo Arts Forum congratulates Ewa Fortunate Udeamra on this achievement and looks forward to her continued growth and impact in the arts and beyond.

Signed:
Ifeanyichukwu O. Eze
Communications Lead
Afikpo Arts Forum

THE CALL IS STILL ON:The Afikpo Arts Forum is pleased to announce a call for research proposals focused on the culture, ...
05/03/2026

THE CALL IS STILL ON:

The Afikpo Arts Forum is pleased to announce a call for research proposals focused on the culture, governance, and heritage of the Afikpo people. We are looking to support postgraduate students and early-career researchers in documenting and digitizing the rich history of our community.

Application Deadline: 15th March 2026.

Target: Masters/PhD students in accredited Nigerian Universities.

Focus Areas: Heritage preservation, indigenous systems, and traditional governance.

Check the image for full details on eligibility and application requirements. Submissions should be directed to [email protected]

For more information about the grant and Afikpo Arts Forum, kindly visit our website:

https://afikpoarts.org/research-grant/

21/02/2026

Afikpo Arts and Cultural Festival 2025

21/02/2026

Ndi Ehugbo, UNU JOKWA ỌÖ!
The Afikpo Arts Forum Arts Forum is delighted to present a video excerpt from our 4th Annual Arts and Cultural Festival, ADA EHUGBO.
For those who joined us, this is a moment to relive the colour, creativity, and cultural pride that defined the celebration. For those who were unable to attend, we are pleased to share this short documentary capturing the highlights of an event that was remarkably successful.
ADA EHUGBO was more than a festival—it was a powerful expression of heritage, artistry, and community spirit. We invite you to watch, reflect, and celebrate with us once again.


In line with the vision of the Afikpo Arts Forum to reclaim and preserve Afikpo’s rich cultural heritage, while advancin...
17/02/2026

In line with the vision of the Afikpo Arts Forum to reclaim and preserve Afikpo’s rich cultural heritage, while advancing arts and culture through the creativity of home-based artists, we are delighted to present a compelling art research series by one of our distinguished creatives.
This remarkable body of work is led by Ogbonnia Ukie, a respected lecturer and the Forum’s Art Curator/Technical Director, whose scholarship and artistic expression continue to shape the narrative of contemporary Afikpo art.
We invite you to experience the story, engage with the vision, and celebrate the heritage.

AGBOGHO-NJENJE SERIES 1

Title: Akama
Artist: Ogbonnia Ukie
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Size: 24 x 36 inches
Year: 2017

Agbogho-Njenje also known as Oshirioburuzo is a revered masquerade tradition of the Afikpo-Igbo people of Ebonyi State. A satirical yet graceful embodiment of the maiden spirit, it celebrates feminine beauty, movement, and ancestral elegance. Appearing annually to usher in the Iko-Okochi Festival, the masquerade moves through villages like a living fashion parade, rich in costume, rhythm, and meaning.

AKAMA (Symbol of Beauty) by Ogbonnia Ukie, captures this essence through realism—warm colors, elaborate regalia, and emotional depth. Beyond beauty, the painting reflects life’s fragile journey, resilience, and the unseen burdens we carry.





CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTERESTThe Afikpo Arts Forum through its Subsidiary, The Afikpo Studies Group is calling for th...
02/02/2026

CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

The Afikpo Arts Forum through its Subsidiary, The Afikpo Studies Group is calling for the expression of interest of researchers for the purpose of enhancing the studies, documentations and digitisation of topics related to Afikpo culture and society.

If you are interested or know anyone who might benefit from this call, please find all the details for eligibility on this shared post.

Note:
- Q&A session Webinar will be held on Feb. 14, 2026
- Deadline: Mar. 15, 2026

All the best.

Afikpo Arts & Cultural Festival 2025 was a success!A vibrant celebration of our heritage, creativity, and identity. Prou...
29/01/2026

Afikpo Arts & Cultural Festival 2025 was a success!
A vibrant celebration of our heritage, creativity, and identity. Proudly hosted and organized by Afikpo Arts Forum, this festival brings our culture to life through art, music, dance, and tradition. Ehugbo culture to the World!

Photo Speaks! Afikpo Arts and cultural festival 2025 themed Ada Ehugbo. We can’t get over the beautiful scenes captured ...
26/01/2026

Photo Speaks! Afikpo Arts and cultural festival 2025 themed Ada Ehugbo. We can’t get over the beautiful scenes captured and the moments. The team did an awesome job. Awards were presented and well received!

To our favourite and beautiful Ada Ehugbo, who doubles as the CEO of the Afikpo Arts Forum, Nnenna Urom-Nwachi; Dear sis...
22/01/2026

To our favourite and beautiful Ada Ehugbo, who doubles as the CEO of the Afikpo Arts Forum, Nnenna Urom-Nwachi;

Dear sister Nnenna Urom, we recognise and celebrate your place of leadership to the forum. For choosing to work for the Ehugbo people towards actualising the vision and mission of the Afikpo Arts Forum to promote the Afikpo Culture and Reclaim its Heritage.
For selflessly, humbly and honorably choosing this mission as a priority in line with your personal life affairs, we say thank you.
We wish you a happy and prosperous birthday. We as a team do love you.
God bless you immensely as we work together to achieve more success.

Happy Birthday, Mrs. Nnenna Urom!,CEO, Afikpo Arts Forum.The entire Team Afikpo Arts Forum wishes you an amazing new yea...
22/01/2026

Happy Birthday, Mrs. Nnenna Urom!,
CEO, Afikpo Arts Forum.

The entire Team Afikpo Arts Forum wishes you an amazing new year filled with greater adventures and abundant blessings. Have a joyful celebration.

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