If you can afford to be in Afikpo during the Mbe Festival, you should make plans to attend. Mbe or Ebu Mbe (literal translation: the tortoise’s song) is a festival that combines great music and dance with social satire. The songs contain lyrics that criticize individuals and groups who committed offenses or violated community norms in recent memory. The intent...

Umunkwo is an all-male traditional dance group from Amankwo village in Afikpo. The group’s spirited drumming and energetic dance style sets it apart. The star dancer is adorned in an attire reminiscent of a warrior-dancer celebrating his success in war and demonstrating his athletic and dance skills.  

This video from TED Talks features Chris Abani, a Nigerian-British citizen born and raised in Afikpo and resident in the United Kingdom. In this video, Chris shares his thoughts on life, including his experience growing up as a boy in Afikpo.  

On January 17, 1993, a group of Okumkpo masquerades numbering in their hundreds assembled to deliver a historic cultural performance, the likes of which have not been seen in over 30 years. The venue was Ogo Amikpo in Ozizza

On account of his exemplary public service record at the local, national and international levels and his pioneering role as the first Governor the Eastern Region, Sir Francis Akanu Ibiam merits the distinction of a pace setter.

As the first federal minister from Afikpo since the dawn of the 3rd Republic, in addition to his distinguished professional and personal background, status as a role model and a source of pride for Afikpo people, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu merits our distinction as a pace setter.

Our roving camera caught this man (a baker) preparing meat pie at Ndibe Beach Hotel, Afikpo. The meat pie is one of the snacks served to guests of the hotel. Yummmy!!! Tidbit: Ndibe Beach Hotel is one of several hotels in Afikpo. The hotel is located near Ndibe Beach, from which it derives its name.