CISA-FEST 2025: A Global Homecoming — Reuniting African Descendants With Their Roots
On December 12, 2025, the historic town of Abagana in Anambra State, Nigeria became the heart of a powerful cultural homecoming. CISA-FEST 2025, organized by the Council of Igbo States in the Americas (CISA), was far more than a festival — it was a global reunion of African descendants, many tracing their roots back to ancestors torn from their homelands during the trans-Atlantic slave trade. The event’s mission: to honor that past while strengthening present-day connections across continents and cultures.
Visionary Leadership at the Helm
At the forefront of this transformative gathering was Dr. (Mrs.) Uzoamaka Josephine Aguoji, President of CISA and the first female president in the organization’s history. With her deep commitment to cultural unity and heritage preservation, Dr. Aguoji has steered CISA toward meaningful global engagement, emphasizing reunion, recognition, and celebration of African cultural identity.
Working alongside her was Onowu Chief Dr. Nwachukwu Anakwenze, Regent and traditional leader of Abagana and Chair of the CISA Governing Council. His role as chief…. %6491775099733901%