The Igbo Conference, In partnership with The Centre for African studies, SOAS, University of London is a forum for discovering the Igbo culture, language and heritage.
The annual Igbo conference aims to promote the study of Igbo language and culture within the UK, and seeks to bring academics and members of the Igbo community together for the purpose of knowledge sharing and exchange.
The ultimate goal of the Igbo conference organisers is to eventually establish an Igbo Centre in London which will act as a hub for anyone interested in research in the field of Igbo Studies (through a library, archives and study space), as well as providing a resource for members of the public to learn more about Igbo culture (through artifacts and interactive resources).
The two day conference comprises of plenary panels, Igbo cultural performances and workshops.
The annual conference’s aim is to encourage and promote Igbo Studies in the UK. Whilst there are limited Igbo Language and Cultural studies available in British Universities, the annual Igbo Language Conference seeks to provide a forum for intellectual and cultural exchange between scholars, students and members of the community.
The Team
The Igbo Conference is led by a dedicated team committed to promoting Igbo language, culture, and heritage through research, education, and community engagement.
Yvonne Mbanefo – Convener
Louisa Egbunike – Convener
Nathan Richards – Audiovisuals Coordinator
Onyinye Iwu – Speaker Logistics & Research
Ekene Oboko – Audio & Oral Historian
Sarah Nwafor – Creative Coordinator
Join the Igbo Conference Community
If you’re an Igbo person living in the UK—or anyone with an interest in Igbo language, culture, and heritage—and would like to be part of the Igbo Conference community, connect with them to stay informed about upcoming conferences, events, research initiatives, cultural activities, and opportunities to get involved.
