Chiedozie Onuora-Oguno

Chiedozie Onuora-Oguno is an artiste, cultural practitioner, and educator from southeastern Nigeria, dedicated to preserving and promoting Igbo cultural heritage.

An ethnomusicologist, professional violinist, and music instructor, his research intersects ethnomusicology, ecomusicology, and therapy, creating soundscapes that evoke deep appreciation for natural sites and folklore using the violin and ubo-aka (lamellophone)—an endangered Igbo musical instrument.

As Principal Administrator at Ichoku Academy in Anambra State, Chiedozie oversees daily operations and educational missions. He coordinates curated programs like school and culture tours, teaching children Igbo folk music. Chiedozie also performs Uboaka in the academy’s ensemble and was recently employed as a full-time lecturer at the Department of Music, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.

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The Ichoku Academy is amazing. It has impacted positively on my children and family. It has revealed hidden talent in them, improved their confidence, brought them to the limelight, inspired other children/families to join the academy, and encouraged bonding and teamwork in the family. It is also a source of income for them.

Patrick & Amaka Ezeno / Parent

Ichoku Academy exposed our children to the rich and beautiful musical heritage of Igbo people and its potentias in the world today. In providing them opportunities for stage performance before large audiences, it grew their self-confidence. It developed their sense of duty by assigning roles and responsibilities to them. It enhanced their appreciation of the African family values.

Ike & Christy Odimegwu / parent

The Ichoku Academy is an amazing initiative geared towards grooming young minds on the practical use of Igbo cultural musical instruments through dance, folk tales, and storytelling. My son, who has been a product of the academy since he was 12 years old, can now perform excellently well in the Sunday church service. The academy not only trains children and young people to use traditional and Western instruments, but it also builds their confidence and skills in performance and public speaking. I would recommend Ichoku Academy to every parent as a wonderful platform where their children can be given the opportunity to build their skills.

Martha Egenti / parent

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