12TH CISA CONFERENCE SET FOR GEORGIA USA IN Q2 2025

By Uche Kalu :

The 12th edition of the Council for Igbo States in the Americas (CISA) conference has been slated for the second quarter of 2025 in Georgia, USA. According to Chief Mathias Mgbeafulu, CISA’s Director of Publicity and Media, the event’s theme, “Reconnecting with our Ancestors at Igbo Landing,” was announced by Dr. Mrs. Uzoamaka Aguoji, CISA’s President, during a governing council meeting.

The statement read that CISA has officially unveiled the dates for its 2025 global cultural and arts festival. Slated for July 24-25, 2025, the highly anticipated event will unfold in Brunswick and St. Simons Island, Georgia, USA, showcasing the rich cultural heritage, unity, and development of Igbos living in the United States.

The Anambra born pioneering female President of CISA shed more light on the festival’s significance, saying ,”The CISA festival serves as a vibrant global platform showcasing the richness of Igbo cultural heritage through an array of captivating live entertainment, savory Igbo cuisine, stunning arts and craft exhibitions, and diverse cultural performances by youths, women, and men, we celebrate the beauty and essence of Igbo tradition,” she emphasised.

She highlighted the festival’s emotional centerpiece: the reconnection and naming ceremony rituals. These poignant experiences reunite African Americans of Igbo descent with their ancestral families, forging lasting bonds. This meaningful tradition remains the festival’s foundation.

Aguoji extended an invitation to culture enthusiasts worldwide to participate in the spectacular event, emphasizing that the 12th edition of the festival in 2025 would be “a groundbreaking cultural exposition of Ndigbo outside Nigeria,” promising a unique and unforgettable experience.