Justice, Integrity, and Vigilance

  ‎ ‎smnifeanyi@gmail.com ‎ ‎In a time when global ideologies increasingly blur the lines of identity and tradition, the African family finds itself at a crossroads. One voice calls for a complete dismantling of inherited gender roles in pursuit of equality. Another, often softer, yet rooted deeply in wisdom, calls for the preservation of balance, dignity, and harmony as defined by our cultural foundations. ‎ ‎As an advocate for the African cultural renaissance, I believe it is time to reclaim and project the African feminine concept — not as subjugation or subservience, but as the indispensable soul of family life, and by extension, a stable society. ‎ ‎ *THE SACRED STRENGTH OF THE AFRICAN WOMAN*  ‎ ‎In the African worldview, the woman is not a lesser being, nor is she a replica of the man. She is a nurturer, a stabilizer, and the silent force that holds the home together. Her strength is not loud, but it is lasting. It is the strength of creation, preservation, and restorati...

  ‎ ‎My dear brothers and sisters of Enugwu-Agidi, great sons and daughters of our proud town, both at home and in the diaspora, today, I am constrained to write to you not to entertain you or to bore you with long grammar, but to sound a clarion call. A call to duty. A call to truth. A call to restore the pride of our Enugwu-Agidi. Enugwu-Agidi, a town once peaceful and purposeful. ‎ ‎Over the past few years, our beloved Enugwu-Agidi has been dragged through the mud by a few political jobbers, individuals who have taken advantage of our unwavering love for the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) to cover their selfish and destructive actions. These are not leaders. These are opportunists! ‎ ‎Many of us still remember the leaked audio conversation between the former mayor and the current President General (PG) of the Enugwu-Agidi Brotherly Union (EBU), where they conspired to illegally remove our respected traditional Prime Minister, Chief Dr. Sir Osita Anameze (Onowu). ‎...

  ‎ ‎With a heart full of sorrow yet deeply grateful to the Almighty for the gift of a long, impactful life, I offer this tribute to a man whose legacy stands tall like the ancient iroko, Ichie Michael Ekesi (Ozo Chibuluzo). ‎ ‎The news of his passage to eternity came as a thunderclap. We had earnestly looked forward to celebrating his 100th birthday in January 2026, a rare milestone that few achieve. But God, in His sovereign wisdom, decided that Ichie had completed his course. The heavens have surely gained a saint. ‎ ‎Ichie Michael Ekesi was not merely an elder by age, but a towering figure of wisdom, humility, and unwavering devotion to both faith and culture. Born and bred in the heart of Enugwu-Agidi, he rose to become one of the most respected figures in the Church, the community, and the traditional institution. ‎ ‎As a young boy growing up in Enugwu-Agidi, I admired him from a distance, his quiet strength, his gentle speech, and his active presence in St. John’s Catholic C...