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Holding on to their homeland -- Nigerians in Orangeburg area ... - Orangeburg Times Democrat
While he doesn’t get the opportunity to visit Nigeria often, he is planning a trip for later in the year with his family. Of his four children, only Asouzu’s son, 14-year-old Christopher, has been able to take the journey with his father to Nigeria, to the village of Aro-Chuku (meaning “People of God”), where Chukwuma was born decades ago.But on Oct. 8, members of the Orangeburg Association of Nigerians were able to give those who may never have experienced first-hand the culture of their homeland a chance to do just that at their celebration commemorating the 45th anniversary of Nigeria’s independence.The event, which was held at Holy Trinity Catholic Church Hall, attracted more than 100 people gathered to partake of authentic Nigerian cuisine, view an array of traditional dress during a fashion show, witness traditions native to the African country and learn more about how the people of Nigeria have held fast to customs from their homeland while living, working and thriving in America.As special guest of the evening, Victor Bosah, Consul General at the Nigerian Consulate in Atlanta, addressed the gathering and said how Nigerians conduct themselves in their adopted homeland is critical in showing the world the nature, - more available