Awka to London: David Nwume & John Uzoka The Awka Blacksmiths
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 … Read more