Your dedication took you to international heights, where you interned at the National Museum of African Art in Washington, D.C., specialising in museum and curatorial studies. Your time there, combined with your academic pursuits at George Washington University, cemented your place as a leader and advocate for the preservation of African art and culture
Dear Mummy,
AS you graciously turn 80 today, we celebrate a woman of immense substance, wisdom, and grace — a mother, a cultural custodian, and an inspiration to all who know you.
Your journey has been truly extraordinary. From your early career at Gallery Labac and the National Council for Arts and Culture in 70’s, you laid the groundwork for your profound impact on the world of art and cultural preservation. Your dedication took you to international heights, where you interned at the National Museum of African Art in Washington, D.C., specialising in museum and curatorial studies. Your time there, combined with your academic pursuits at George Washington University, cemented your place as a leader and advocate for the preservation of African art and culture.
You have seamlessly combined your professional accomplishments with your personal commitment to family and tradition. Your ability to bridge the worlds of cultural preservation and modern innovation has left an indelible mark on us and on all who have had the privilege of knowing you.
On this special day, we honour not just your achievements but also the love, wisdom, and strength you have given to us as a family. Your life is a testament to resilience, vision, and the beauty of staying true to one’s roots while embracing the world.
Happy 80th Birthday, Mummy. May this new chapter be filled with good health, deep peace, abundant joy, and the gentle fulfilment of all your heart’s desires. You are deeply loved and celebrated—today and always.
With all our love,
From the Onobrakpeya Family