The Awka Blacksmiths

David Nwume and John Uzoka, two blacksmiths from Awka, went to the British Empire Exhibition in 1924–25, which was held in Wembley Park in London, England.

There work was so fascinating that they won prizes in the metalwork category for building “The Awka Gate,” an iron gate.

The gate is still kept on display till date in the Buckingham Palace

During the administration of Professor Cliff Nwanna, there sculptures were constructed at Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka to honour their exceptional work