@notableandnotorious coloring book is love in the hands of artists! In 1954, Ladi Kwali joined the Abuja Pottery as its first female potter. Her picture appears on the back of the Nigerian 20 Naira banknote. We were delighted to meet with IDris @clay_of_lagos who is keeping the spirit, skill and beauty of claymaking alive. We love to see it!
We are so excited to be part of the Bay Area Book Festival @baybookfest with our Notable & Notable Nigerian Women Coloring Book on Saturday May 31, 2025. Join us in Berkeley this Saturday!!!!
Our @NotableandNotorious #OnyekaOnwenu has left us. And it pains.
Onyeka Onwenu, from Imo state, was the youngest of five children raised by a widowed mother in Port Harcourt. She began as a newsreader and reporter on the #NotableNigerians he has been featured in numerous Nollywood movies, and has won several awards. In 2000, Onwenu went on a hunger strike in protest of NTA and to draw attention to the issue of artists not being paid royalties for their music.
She was/is a a pace setter, role model, and a #NotableNigerians
Our @NotableandNotorious #OnyekaOnwenu has left us. And it pains.
Onyeka Onwenu, from Imo state, was the youngest of five children raised by a widowed mother in Port Harcourt. She began as a newsreader and reporter on the @ntanetwork Nigerian Television Authority Network where, among other projects, she wrote and presented the internationally acclaimed BBC/NTA documentary Nigeria, ‘A Squandering of Riches’ about corruption in Nigeria and environmental degradation in the oil-rich region Niger Delta. She experienced a career as a renowned and prolific songwriter and recording artist, including the popular ‘One Love’ in 1986. Politically, she served as Chairperson of Imo State Council for Arts and Culture and the Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the National Centre for Women Development. As an actress, she has been featured in numerous Nollywood movies, and has won several awards. In 2000, Onwenu went on a hunger strike in protest of NTA and to draw attention to the issue of artists not being paid royalties for their music.
She was/is a a pace setter, role model, and a #NotableNigerians
On Saturday Mar 30, 2024 in Victoria Island Lagos, we officially launched the @notableandnotorious Nigerian Women Coloring Book with a day of interactive activities and games, trivia competition, delicious food & cocktail, art making, and live performances.
Thanks to the featured artists
Our co-presenters
And our sponsors
Volunteers
We had an amazing time celebrating the legacy of women in Nigeria, and we know this is just the beginning.
Congratulations to our trivia winners, and all our attendees and special guests.
co-presenters
@afrourbansociety@attentionmediang@april5thevents
SPONSORS
Dame (Dr.) Adaora Umeoji OON
Sano Junior Chefs Club
VeeTeeNo Foundation for the Elderly
Topwide Ventures Limited
Trail Energy Ltd.
Afros In The City
featured artists
@mswanawana (Storyteller/Event Host)
@femiaribisala (Game Host)
@alexis_ukpabia (Green Carpet Host)
@dyeme_daduut (Sculptor/Installation Artist)
@danfo_ (Artist)
@thedavidodiase (Spoken Word)
@okachamma_dance (Performance)
@iam_djwealth12 (On the Beat)
@veteransband (Live Band)
@ebuka_mic (Comedian
FROM the bottom of our hearts, thank for joining us on the journey of launching this book/project. We had an amazing time. Thanks to our partners @attentionmediang and @april5thevents , all the artists, participants, sponsors, volunteers, and guests.
We look forward to all the seeds planted and hope to keep growing.
Get a copy at your local outlet, or online, and bring us to your establishments for fun, educational and empowering activities.
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