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 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.

Check out this beautiful bride and her elegantly dressed bridal train at a traditional marriage ceremony held in Afikpo. Tidbit: Despite the growing influence of western culture, traditional marriage ceremonies as still quite popular in Afikpo and across most of Nigeria. This event took place in Mgbom, Afikpo in 2010.

Were you present at the 2010 ReachOut Carnival that took place in Afikpo? These people were. And so were. And they helped to spark excitement throughout Afikpo for the duration of the carnival. Tidbit: ReachOut 2010 was a religious celebration/conference coordinated nationwide by the ReachOut Nigeria. To read more about this event, click here.   Below are...