Chief Dr. Mrs. Aguoji Amaka, President of the Council of Igbo States in America (CISA), hosted the historic first CISA Homecoming African American Festival, co‑hosted by Nze Amadiebube Mbama, at the residence of His Regency Dr. Nwachukwu Anakwenze, Chairman of the Board of Presidents and Global Chairman of the Igbo World Assembly (IWA). The festival was held under the theme “Oganiru Ifediiche” (Progress Through Cultural Foundation).
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In her remarks, Dr. Amaka described the festival as a “proof test” that true progress must always remain tied to cultural heritage and values.
The landmark event featured lectures by distinguished personalities including Prof. Chidi Osuagwu of Ohanaeze Ndigbo (Imo), Mayor of Darien, Georgia, Dr. Griffin Lotson (USA), Dr. Davies Sydney (USA), and Chudi Asidianya (Canada). The royal father of the day was His Majesty Eze Eri, the 34th.
The highlight of the festival was the presentation of the Distinguished Award of Excellence to Eze Aka Ji Ofor Igbo, Eze Eri the 34th; Prince Chibueze Adinde, CEO of Dkings Properties Ltd and ICAP; Dr. Nwachukwu Anakwenze; Nze Amadiebube Mbama; and Prince Eluemuno. They were jointly honored with the CISA and IWA Legendary Award and recognized as symbols of welcome and authority.
Participants included the Abagana Welfare Union, Igbo World Assembly women and youth groups, and delegates from Enugu, Imo, Ebonyi, Anioma, Abia, Anambra, and Rivers States, alongside esteemed international guests. The cultural richness of the event was further highlighted by performances from dance troupes across different states and traditional masquerades
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