As was the tradition of his ancestors, my father purchased a plot of land for each of his seven children. But these plots sit fallow somewhere in Enugu’s countryside in eastern Nigeria. Read More
Growing up in the Southeastern city of Enugu, Nigeria (whose landscapes have become a popular scenery in Nollywood films), I held silent dreams of becoming a Film Director. Or maybe a Journalist. But my environment dictated that these paths would lead to lifelong poverty. So, my family and well-wishers directed me towards more “prestigious” fields like Engineering and Medicine. Still, wherever I go, I am drawn to the arts.
Miles away from Enugu, one of those places I find inviting is the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts located in America’s capital, Washington, DC. Artists here give so much. Practically every day throughout the year, there is a free performance at the Center’s Millennium Stage. Read More