The sixth edition of the Annual International Igbo Conference is scheduled to take place on April 22 and 23 at The Brunei Gallery, University of London, United Kingdom.
It will seek to provide a forum for intellectual and cultural exchange among scholars, students, and members of the community.
Themed ‘Legacies of Biafra: Reflections on the Nigeria-Biafra War 50 Years On’ the conference will take a 360-degree review of various subjects related to the Nigeria-Biafra war and its ongoing after-effects.
The event which will feature roundtable discussions and plenary sessions will have renowned academic, Professor Pat Utomi; former minister of education, Oby Ezekwesili; singer and entertainer, Charles ‘CharlyBoy’ Oputa; award winning writer, Abubakar Adam Ibrahim; entrepreneur and managing partner of RED, Chude Jideonwo; Dr. Femi Adebajo, and many more as speakers.
It is powered by the Igbo Studies Initiative in partnership with SOAS, University of London, Manchester Metropolitan University and The Africa Centre.
The ultimate goal of the Igbo conference organisers is to eventually establish an Igbo Centre in London which will act as a hub for anyone interested in research in the field of Igbo studies (through a library, archives and study space), as well as providing a resource for members of the public to learn more about Igbo culture (through artefacts and interactive resources).
Whilst there are limited Igbo Language and cultural studies available in British universities, the conference seeks to provide a forum for intellectual and cultural exchange between scholars, students and members of the community.
