Okunano Voices (Culture Documentaries)

Why Indian Hemp Isn't Good For You, By Experts By EMMANUEL OLOGBESE Why would a well thinking individual eat, drink, inhale or smoke any substance that is dangerous to health? That is the question that constantly assails the mind of many Nigerians even as they watch their kinsmen getting stoned on drugs, especially Indian hemp, on a daily basis.  Indian hemp bears different names in many cultures. It's known as weed, pot, ganja, Mary Jane, grass, shunk, lala and igbo. Its origin can be traced to China in the 6000 BC where its seeds were used for food and medicine, among many others. The drug, which has a scientific name, Cannabis sativa, has been used throughout history in many cultures to change mood, perception and consciousness - to get high. Its effects range from increasing creativity to mystical experiences, to heightening the capacity to feel sense and share. After alcohol, it is the most popular of the recreational drugs'. In the Mile Two Estate in Amuwo Odofin...

In Awkunanaw, we have a history, and most of the work we do at AV is centered on an in depth research and development of our culture, tradition and history. Working constantly to improve on the history of the core Awkunanaw man is important, so that our cultures and traditions will not be shrouded in the sands of time. The sands of time being apparent in the current explosion of knowledge through the internet, the volatile social revolution of the present time. All these can conspire to bury the real truth of our history. Hence the subsequent generations may suffer for the want of this knowledge. Sometimes, and with some people, the truth is bitter or painful. But it still remains what it is...the truth nevertheless. I would like us to continue to use this forum in bearing our minds on the most sensitive issues that has greatly divided and barred development as it were in Awkunanaw. Overtime, on this forum we have taken the patience to trace our history, the genealogy of the Awkunana...

Andrew I.E. Ewoh is a Professor of Political Science and Public Administration in the Barbara Jordan - Mickey Leland School Of Public Affairs[1] at Texas Southern University. Prior to his employment at TSU, Ewoh was the Director of the Master of Public Administration Program, Co-Director of the MBA/MPA Dual Degree Program, and Professor of Public Administration[2] at Kennesaw State University. He has long-term research and teaching interests in public administration, public policy, governance, human resource management, public-private partnerships, and political economy. His articles have appeared in Review of Policy Research, Review of Public Personnel Administration, International Review of Public Administration, Politics & Policy, Public Works Management & Policy, and numerous scholarly journals.[3] He has authored several book chapters and some of his scholarly contributions are part of required readings in various American as well as foreign universities and colleges. Mos...

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BACKGROUND   • Given the current crises and disharmony in the Okunanoland no meaningful development will thrive. • Given the pain and bitterness, things can only get worse. • What kind of legacy would we now leave for our future generation? • A legacy worse than what our fathers left us? • If tomorrow comes to meet us like this, Umu-okunano , in this same circumstances…how will posterity judge us? • Ogu orhukheru n’ oru onye kwajhiru ? Na dhu ya , Na adu kwe eh!   BLAZING THE TRAIL FOR THE FUTURE   The Truth Conference will lead you to re-discover your roots, your true identity and history. It will help you to restore a positive mental thought life, re-establish healthy relationships and rebuild our land; putting God at the center of it all. Above all, it will help us articulate and document the history of Awkunanaw  .     SPEAKERS We will offer an exciting line of up world-class speakers, contrib...