Joy Oluchi : The World Through My Eyes

Documenting people, places, cultures, histories and the stories that shape us.

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  • UNDER THE WATER

    I still remember the day the story began. I was on my way back going to Asaba from Anambra, and right at the Onitha bridge sitting quietly by the window of the vehicle, letting the wind touch my face. The sun was bright, the day was busy,, and the road was alive with traffic. Then…

  • Chapter Two: The Naming The discovery of the calm, wide creek brought great excitement to the fishermen. After exploring the place and feeling how steady and settled the ground was, they fished for many hours. That day, their canoe carried more fish than they had seen in a long time. The water gave freely. The…

  • The Village Called Odimodi

    Discover the origin of Odimodi village in this simple cultural story of fishermen who journeyed through the Niger Delta creeks to find a new home. Written by Joy Oluchi.