Nigerian real estate entrepreneur and humanitarian, Hajiya Rakiatou Bagnou Beido, has been honoured as “Ijele Nwanyi” of African Culture at the 2023 Nollywood New Yam Festival in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The chief executive officer of Kiara Properties Ltd was recognised alongside other industry stakeholders and promoters of African culture and values at the closing ceremony of the 11th edition of the festival on Saturday in Abuja.
“This Award of Honour as Ijele Nwanyi is in recognition of your immense contributions towards the unity and growth of African Culture and Nollywood Industry in general,” the award citation reads.
‘Ijele-Nwanyi’ is an Igbo word for a dignified Priestess on an infinite journey.
Others who received cultural titles at the event included Julie Chigozie Ugoagu, who received the title of “Odiukonamba 1” of African Culture.
Chief Agility Onwurah, national coordinator of the Festival and Chief Executive Officer of Agile 247.Com,…
Source: Leadership Newspaper
