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… Advocates institutionalising Igbo culture in Diaspora
By Njoku Macdonald Obinna
At a historic ceremony whose echo will ricochet for a very long time, a Nigerian born Amazon of superwoman and serial entrepreneur; the Chief Executive Officer, Shirley Supremo Finishings Ltd, HRM Queen Shirley Ngozi Okwudinma(Adakaibeya) raidated beauty and shone like a morning star at the epochmaking event of the Igbo new yam festival in the Republic of Ghana, as systematically organised by His Royal Majesty, Eze Dr. Amb. Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu (Eze Ohazurume of Ghana, Global Peace Ambassador).
Her special invitation to the 2023 New Yam Festival in Ghana by the Igbo community under the distinguished traditional leadership of Eze Dr. Amb. Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu, Njoku Macdonald Obinna authoritatively gathered, is in recognition of her exceptional accomplishments, strong advocacy for institutionalizing Igbo culture in the diaspora, and personal brand in the Africa’s furniture and finishings industry.
With an impressive business track record spanning over 20 years, Shirley Supremo Finishings Ltd, owned by this Amazon – Ugoeze Dr. Mrs. Shirley Ngozi Okwudinma, has an unwavering passion for delivering innovative and impactful solutions that assist clients in achieving their business objectives while effectively connecting with their target audience.
Speaking during the Igbo New Yam Festival in Ghana at the Efua Sutherland Venue, the Queen mother , Dr. Mrs. Shirley Ngozi Okwudinma, was quoted to have said: “ Our culture and traditions are our unique identity. We need to safeguard and promote them, as they can attract tourists from across the globe.“
“This fiesta is a way of rejuvenating Igbo’s rich culture and heritage as well as showcasing to the world that Igbo language and culture will never go into extinction.“
“We need to ensure that our children and youths are true ambassadors of our culture and heritage in every aspect of their lifestyles and all they represent. “
The paragon of beauty and Queen mother, HRM Ugoeze Shirley Ngozi Okwudinma, however, ceased the opportunity the medium created to eulogize the leadership virtues of Ezeigbo Ghana, His Royal Majesty Eze Dr. Amb. Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu, for his dedication and unrelenting commitment in using his revered traditional stool in Ghana to promote Igbo rich cultural heritage and social anthropology, while strengthening the relationship between Nigerians and their host country, Ghana.
The supersonic entrepreneur and silent achiever; a trusted role model to many singles and married, Proverbs 31 woman, virtuous in her conduct and public disposition. Ugoeze Dr. Shirley Ngozi Okwudinma is happily married to her most accomplished hubby and international businessman of note, His Royal Majesty Eze Samson Mbakwe Okwudinma. And the marriage is blessed with four shining stars in their various fields.
Her Royal Majesty, Ugoeze Igwe Ohazurume, was given a well deserved queenly special treatment befitting of her social status by His Royal Majesty, Eze Dr Amb Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu (Ezeigbo Ghana, Global Peace Ambassador). She was accompanied to the watershed event, Igbo New Yam Festival by Dr Rose Okpara, Special Adviser to the Imo Governor on Sen. Uwajimogu College of Education, Ihite Uboma LGA, Imo State.
