Have you watched the Freemen, and seen your favourite village teacher in a movie? Freemen is a Showmax Original’s seven-part documentary that explores the Igbo Apprenticeship System; all episodes are now streaming. I am asking you to watch this movie because it is possible I could be nominated for the Oscars for the Best Supporting Village Boy Actor!!! Lol. This is the link on Showmax .
From the movie overview: “The Igbo Apprenticeship System has been a cornerstone of the eastern region of Nigeria for generations. The practice involves young individuals placed under the tutelage of experienced traders, artisans, or professionals to learn a trade or skill for a period of time, after which they gain “freedom”, typically including a cash settlement or seed money that will allow them to begin their own trade.
“In recent times, the business model has gained worldwide traction, and in 2021, Professor Ndubuisi Ekekwe’s work on the Igbo Apprenticeship System (IAS) was published in the Harvard Business Review.
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The seven-part documentary series features prominent Igbo businessmen such as Dr Anene Okeke, Dr Cosmas Maduka aka Coscharis, Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, Ndubuisi Ekekwe, Okey Japan, …Freemen is co-produced by multiple-award-winning rapper Tobechukwu Ejiofor, aka ILLBLiSS (King of Boys), who also produces the soundtrack for the show.”
…and the Oscars goes to Ndu…. You can trust that the Ovim ogele will join on the stage.
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