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September 19, 2016
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Igbo Marriage Rites Full of Tradition, Modified!

Chidi’s Igbo Marriage Igbo marriage rites were in full swing when my husband Clem went to Hemet, California, for the wedding of his nephew Chidi. Other African customs were in play too. Clem’s younger brother Godwin, Chidi’s dad, died a few years … Continue reading →

June 12, 2016
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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STEM in Nigeria

STEM in Nigeria Girls in Nigeria are building robots according to an article from CNN. They are part of interest in STEM in Nigeria. “The girls’ efforts were part of the First Lego League competition which has seen 233,000 children … Continue reading →