HM Dr. Uba Iwunwa is the showcase of cultural diversity who lives by her quote ‘My culture is my pride and identity.’ The proud Nigerian-Canadian Artist, Actress and The #1: International Bestseller Guinness World Record A.U.T.H.O.R. Dr. Uba is the Nine-time Honorary Doctorate Award recipient in Diplomacy, Philosophy, Peace and Human Rights, accredited through global Humanitarian Leadership. Dr. Uba is the World Peace Diplomatic Ambassador of Canada. Dr. Uba grounds her work on the truth that music is a universal language for love that speaks only to the soul. Uba understands the impact of culture and ways culture weaves into the collective consciousness and fabric of every Nation. Dr. Uba believes that exchange of cultures through music, writing and performing arts open the gate way to deep understanding of each other’s soul which yields respect for human dignity, a person’s right for individuality, collective respect for humanity and human rights for all especially, the generation of the youth inheriting the world in front of them. Dr. Uba’s award-winning body of global humanitarian work, pride in cultural heritage exchange through her music, movies, educational lectures and performing arts as well as her Human Rights advocacy and numerous various community charity work earned her the face and voice for global peace and the Lifetime ‘Queen of Peace.’ Dr. Uba is an alumni of the United Nations University USA. Doctorate in Social Work (Ph.D). Chief Ambassador AUGP/UNUGP Canada. The ROYAL EMPRESS OF PEACE.
Recently, Her Majesty went to Nigeria for an Ancestral Tribute to Igboland and to work on several music singles to bring peace globally.
Jules: Tell us about your Ancestral Tribute to Igboland during your Coronation ceremony in Nigeria.
HH: My upcoming singles is my Ancestral Tribute to Igboland. I live by my quote “MY CULTURE IS MY IDENTITY”. After my coronation, I lay down my crown to touch the soil (Mother Earth) of Igboland in honor to our God “Chukwu Okike Abiama’, in memory of my late father, Elder Sir Josiah Achinulo Chinyere of Nkwerre, Imo-State, Nigeria and to honor the great ancestors of Igboland as a mark of my legacy of PEACE. A Goddess Queen (Eze-nwanyi) is born and not made. You are in tune with nature, and you move by the waves of destiny. My coronation into the Royal Priesthood is an ordinance and a tribute to my ancestors. A journey of reconciliation of my ancestral blueprint. The eagle has landed; Queen Ugobeze.
Jules: You live by your quote, “My culture is my pride and identity.” Share your proudest moments in your life.
HH: Promoting cultural diversity has been my passion. Being a showcase of African cultural heritage through my talent in music, acting and writing has made me a strong woman. The launching of my first cultural music album in 2007 in Canada was a very memorable day. Being able to bring epic of Africa alive on stage in Canada was a thing of pride. Making a mark at the Nigerian gala night in Calgary with my cultural creativity was a proud moment and the video produced by Whitepine Productions has gone far and wide globally. Being a voice of peace in a movie called “Tribal War” where I played the role of a Muslim woman, till today is a proud moment. In 2019, I had the opportunity to teach International students at the Institute Notre Dame, Chatres France how to make African movies as a showcase of cultural diversity. I look back to these moments with gratitude.
Jules: You and Legendary Gospel Music Artist and Peace Ambassador, His Excellency, HRH Eze-Oha Amb. Dr. Felix Ndukwe created a song to give a voice to the voiceless and hope for hopeless. Tell us about this monumental time.
HH: Going back to my roots in Igboland to produce the upcoming African Hi-Life Rhythms in partnership with the Legendary Gospel Music Artist, HRH Eze-Oha Amb. Dr. Felix Ndukwe JP is historic. It’s a journey of celebration of life and celebration of my cultural heritage. My ancestors are part of who I am and all that I could ever be. The song ‘Wind of Destiny’ is the awakening of the purity light of Igboland because no matter where time takes us to, there’s no place like home. I am a proud daughter of Igboland, a showcase of cultural diversity globally. A World Peace Ambassador of Canada. The Deputy President of the World Peace Committee for Canada. It’s time to touch the soul of my motherland with a song of Freedom, Peace, Liberation and Hope for my generation and the generations unborn.
Jules: Tell us about the upcoming singles, WIND OF DESTINY and IKPERIKPE NDI NSO. Take us through the collaboration process and why these songs mean so much to you.
HH: Dr. Felix Ndukwe and I worked together in 2006 and 2008. This is our 3rd album together but our first duet and joint humanitarian partnership. I am in collaboration with a man of his people. An Artist with the passion to project Igbo cultural heritage. We are Umu Chukwu Okike Abiama, it’s time to tell the story of the Igbos with a rhythm. Dr. Felix Ndukwe is a divine being living human experience. A multiple award winning cutting edge Legendary Gospel Music Artist. Dr. Felix Ndukwe in his decades spanning practice has explored and been a positive influence in the Nigeria gospel music industry and around Africa. His distinctive personal style emanates joy and peace and expresses the Igbo rhythm and culture. Dr. Felix Ndukwe remains a household name through his hit songs such as Chinese Kea, Imitation Prophets and One Uwe Omar that has been a blessing since 1988. Dr. Felix has never stopped being a blessing to all who comes in contact with him. Dr. Felix Ndukwe is a well-known humanitarian Icon.
In my 22 years of global humanitarian mission and in my career as an Artist, an actress and an author, I know the quality of peace song that I want to project into the Universe as a cry for help for the plight of the downtrodden. Our message is a message of HOPE. Our humanitarian foundation is a foundation of HOPE. An Eze-Oha and Queen Ugobeze humanitarian mission.
Jules: Share your vision for the music video and your upcoming singles.
HH: The music video will be out soon and we are hoping to distribute the music video on all platforms. The video was done in an epic setting at Ofu Obi cultural center, Enugu State, Nigeria. The video will also showcase the coronation of Queen Ugobeze as the African Royal Queen-Mother alongside HRH Eze-Oha Felix Ndukwe as the African Music King and the Veteran Nollywood Actor HRH Eze-Okwe Sir Pete Edochie as the African Movie King (Ezekaibeya 1 of Africa) on the Royal Throne of Peace, conferred by HRM Prof. (Archbishop) Barthsy Ojoi Enebiene – ABA OBAZI IV and the African-British Commonwealth Institute of Ancestral Linear Descent Royalties. Chief Judge, the National President of the National Association of District and Customary Courts Judges of Nigeria. The Deputy Governor of the Academy of the Universal Global Peace – AUGP USA and the United Nations University UNUGP USA for Africa.
My vision for the music videos WIND OF DESTINY and IKPERIKPE NDI NSO is to put a smile on the faces of sons and daughters of Igboland and to remind the Igbos who we are as one people with one voice and where we came from. It’s a spiritual journey of souls remembering our fallen heroes and uplifting the vibrational energy of Igboland for Peace. It’s a thing of joy to see Sir Pete Edochie dance the ancestral rhythms of Igboland. A great Ozo titled elder of Igboland and a crowned King. He has been my idol since childhood and a father who loves me like his own daughter. Having his blessing and presence in this video is a legacy not only for myself but for the Igbos all over the World.
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