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Eze Ndigbo Ghana, HRM Ihenetu confers chieftaincy title on survivors of Tusla Race Massacre, as Ghana offers them citizenship

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History was made recently as Igbo community in Ghana, the Ghanian government in conjunction with the Nigeria High Commission organised grand cultural reception for survivors of Tusla,Oklahoma massacre victims which took place far back 1921.

In the Tusla delegation were Hughes Van Ellis, his sister Viola Ford Fletcher , and family members who arrived from the US.

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They were received by the Deputy Director of Diaspora Office at the Kotoka International Airport in Accra. Viola Ford Fletcher, aged 107, and her brother Hughes Van Ellis, aged 100 were the last known living survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.

Two survivors of the 1921 Massacre of black people in the US city of Tusla have accepted the offer to be become Ghanaian citizens, As offered to them by Ghanaian government.

In their response and appreciation to the government and people of Ghana, ” we accept the Ghana citizenship with great joy and we thank the president Nana Akufo-Ado for his great honor” said Viola Fletcher aged 107 and her brother, 100 year old Van Ellis.

Two survivors are currently visiting Ghana as part of a week-long tour of Africa to mark the centenary of the killings, known as Tulsa Race Massacre.

To add colour to the event, the Eze Ndigbo Ghana and the Assistant Publicity Secretary, Association Ndieze of Ndieze Ndigbo in the Diaspora, HRM Chukwudi Ihenetu with support of palace Chiefs, Charge D’Affairs Nigeria High Commission, Mrs Esther Arewa, Ambassador Bennett, Director Of Diaspora Africa Forum (DAF) and other prominent Africans organised cultural fiesta featuring   rich Igbo culture.

Eze Ihenetu thus confered chieftaincy title of Ebube Ndi Igbo on Viola Ford Fletcher (The glory of the Igbo) and Ike Oha Ndi Igbo (Strength of the Igbo) on  Chief. Hughs Van  Ellis. Both titles were recognised by the American government.

Going  down memory, HRM Ihenetu recalled that Up to 300 African Americans were killed in the attack on the area nicknamed “Black Wall Street” and some 10,000 left homeless when the district was set ablaze, leaving a vibrant economy in ruins.

On why the event was organised, the royal father said it was part of strategic plan to unite African Americans in the Diaspora with their kinsmen. the Eze thus call on other African Americans eager to reunite with their roots to step forward as African ns are ready to welcome them back home.

Fletcher and Ellis who were accompanied by their grandchildren on a week-long trip to the West African nation, as part of a government campaign to attract people of African heritage abroad ‘back home’. said it was a visit of their lifetime.

In her words of appreciation, Ellis, daughter, Mama said: “It’s my first time on the continent of Africa and I’m just thrilled to be here.”

Ike Howard, Fletcher’s grandson said: “My grandparents are extremely excited to be home for the first time on the motherland,”. If you haven’t visited Africa, this is the time to come.”, he said.

HRM Ihenetu urges other African Americans in the Diaspora to identify with their kinsmen in Africa by realigning with their African kinsmen as this measure will give them sense of belonging.

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