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Awka, town and capital of Anambra state, southern Nigeria. The town lies along roads leading from Owerri, Umuahia, Onitsha, and Enugu. Formerly covered with tropical forest, the area around Awka now mostly consists of wooded grassland.
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As a people well known for travelling, Awka developed an enlightened tolerance and kindness towards guests and strangers which led the British missionaries and colonial authorities to choose the town as a key administrative centre.
May 9, 2020 · Today, everyone knows Cosmila Suites, De Santos and Finotel, but way back then the most famous and respected hotel in Awka is Choice Suites, located very close to UNIZIK Junction. Queen Suites and Olde English were also popular.
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University.
- Trigpoint Hotel
- Diamond Pizza.
- Chow County Bistro.
- Bamboo.
- Club Gaga.
- Barnhill Resort and Park.
- Eke Awka Market.
- See An Egbe Cham.
- IMO Oka Festival.
The main campus of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University is located in Awka. Established in 1991,this centre of learning is littered with wonderful pieces of art and architecture.
A First Class establishment located close to the Government House in Awka. A prime hang out sport for residents and tourists alike. Trig Point comes equipped with state of the art facilities like a swimming pool and restaurant, all within an affordable range.
Self descriptive as it is, the Diamond Pizza Restaurant serves arguably the best pizza you'll ever eat in the heart of igboland.
Chow County Bistro offers the very best of food in a great atmosphere. Everything from local delicacies to continental dishes. Chow County Bis also provides services like bar, bakery, outdoor catering and event planning.
For lovers of the nightlife, this is one of the best bars around Awka. Famous for its goat pepper soup, even if you don't fancy the night scene you should visit Bamboo and get some of their famous pepper soup.
Located in temp site like most other happening places in Awka. Club Gaga draws crowds like bees to a fragrant flower. A definite must for any party lover.
The BarnHill Resort and Park stands out amongst other establishments providing 8hospitality in Awka. Asides the expected yet mundane trappings of a regular hotel, Barnhill resort and Park comes with a Japanese Garden which is a beauty to behold.
The largest market in the city, Eke Awka is named after one of the Igbo market days. At first a small market, it has expanded over time to serve the needs of the city. Anything from foodstuffs to souvenirs you'll find here.
Awka in ancient times was famous for its skilled blacksmiths. Today, relics of their works can still be found. One of which is the Egbe Cham. These are Dane guns used for hunting and ceremonies in pre-colonial days and most of these are of cast iron and locally made. It is a well-known fact that these guns, made of iron and powered by gun powder we...
A week long festival in the month of May. Imo Oka is famous for its masquerades and their dances. From the hilarious to the malicious, you'll find them all present. The Festival is done in honour of the female deity who gives bountiful harvest. It is a celebration of igbo culture at its finest.
Dec 31, 2016 · Awka, the capital of southeastern Anambra state, is a fast-growing city that is a major administrative and academic centre. It’s emergence as an urban centre dates to its selection during the British colonial era at the capital of what was known as the Awka Province in the then Eastern Region.
Awka, the capital of a state that prides itself as the light of the nation, is still yearning for development more than two decades after. The city, located in the heart of Igboland, boasts a ...
Mar 19, 2024 · Awka, located in the heart of southeastern Nigeria, boasts a rich history that stretches back centuries. Renowned as the capital of Anambra State and the cradle of Igbo civilization, Awka’s story is intricately woven with the development of metalworking in West Africa.
