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.
You live by your quote, “My culture is my pride and identity.” Share your proudest moments in your life.
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.
The global pandemic came as a wake-up call to humanity to embrace oneness. What impressed me the most is the global awareness to be your brother’s keeper and the movement of support around the World. The global pandemic attacked humanity and brought about the need for us to value each other beyond shades of skin color or religion but as one humanity. People in so many different ways cared for each other.
You have seen culture weave into the collective consciousness and fabric of every nation. Please share a few stories.
I was born and raised in a culture where only a male child carries on the family legacy. This has contributed to polygamy in Africa. Men tend to marry more than one wife in search of a male child, if their wife was unable to give them male children. It’s a culture that I grew up to see. A culture that is the foundation of my humanitarian mission to empower women. Through personal experience I suffered for being a female child and I made a conscious choice to be the voice of the voiceless not only for Africa but for the whole World where women are suffering gender inequality. If I could make something out of my life to uphold the legacy of my late father as his child which is my God given right no matter what culture and society mapped out as my place as a woman. Then any girl child should rise up and be a good citizen of their nation not withstanding gender inequality. The future is in our hands and change starts from each and every one of us. Culture or no culture, women have a right.
Share your philosophy about music and performing artists as a way to create peace?
My work in cultural music and performing arts is ground in the truth that music is a Universal language that speaks only to the soul. By understanding the impact of culture and ways culture weaves into the collective consciousness and fabric of every Nation. I believe that exchange of cultures through music and performing arts opens 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.
Tell us about the “Queen of Africa.” What are the positive changes?
”Queen of Africa” is an orphanage humanitarian project in Africa registered under Monarchy of Yaya a Non-Governmental Organization. For every African woman, I stand in my divine power and authority to promote Mother Africa to empower every African soul to be proud of being an African. I quote the late King of the Zulu Nation, Late King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu who taught me the ways of the gods and what I embodied as a light bearer after seeing my music video on Youtube in 2015. According to the epic values of a spiritual Queen of Africa, King Zwelithini blessed my mission as an ordinance of the gods in alignment with God’s perfect will as a torch bearer and a divine messenger to preach peace. “Queen of Africa” is a showcase of African cultural heritage globally. I see the title as a tool that gave me an absolute audacity to proudly be a showcase of the epic values of Africa to the world. I believe, that I have the blessings of my people and the oracles of the land because I walk in the vibrational footprints of my ancestor and those who came before me with honor and integrity. My mission is an ancestral libation for Africa because it’s in our hands to tell our story. Be an impact maker in the lives of the less privilege. Be a voice for the voiceless and hope for the hopeless.
What will make the world a better place?
Let’s continue spreading the message of peace. Your power to inspire others is the key to making this World a better place.
What is your vision for 2022?
BUILD A FUTURE OF PEACE. There’s need for a peace song to spread the message of peace. A focus on uniting people together at grassroots. When neighboring towns are in unity, there’s peace. With the collective support of many peace Practioners, we are focusing on grassroots initiatives to spread the message of peace.
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