Bursts of excitement have enveloped Winnipeg, the capital and largest city of the province of Manitoba in the North American country as Nigerian-Canadian, architect Emeka Nnadi, had a park named after him.
Nnadi is an accomplished architect who left his mark in Nigeria and the United States.
He also played a key role in the creation and design of the Bridgewater neighbourhood in the south end of Winnipeg.
In recognition of his contribution to the city, the organisation of AfriCans in Winnipeg South Association unveiled a park on Saturday, June 15, 2024, named after Nnadi.
The event brought together many members of the community to the new park, including Mayor Scott Gillingham, and city councillors Janice Lukes and Markus Chambers.
Also in attendance were colleagues, clients, wife, children and other relatives of the Nigerian-born architect whom he said have helped him in his journey.
In a clip from the event that made it to social media, attendees could be heard screaming ‘Igbo Kwenu,’ a universal greeting that cuts across all Igbo nations.
