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The Unprecedented Story of Ambassador Plenipotentiary Mfawa Omini Abam
His Excellency, Ambassador Mfawa Omini Abam is Nigeria’s ambassador to the Italian Republic with Concurrent accreditation to the Republic of Albania.
Abam who started his diplomatic career in 1993 as a Third Secretary in the Nigerian Foreign Service Academy, Lagos has had a consistent career spanning over twenty eight years.
Among the strategic positions he has held are Protocol Officer in the Office of the Chief of General Staff(the Vice President), 1996-1998; Third Secretary, Embassy of Nigeria, Cotonou, Republic of Benin(On Attachment)-1998-2000; Personal Assistant to the Special Presidential Envoy on Conflict Resolutions and Ecowas Special Representative on Côte d’Ivoire and the Mano River Union, 2000-2003; Counselor/Head of Chancery, Embassy of Nigeria, Tel Aviv,Israel, 2003-2007; Chief Protocol Officer to the wife of the Vice President, 2007 – 2009; Chief Protocol Officer to the wife of the Acting President, 2009 – 2010; Director of Protocol to the First Lady, Federal Republic of Nigeria, 2010-2015; Assistant Director, First United Nations Division, International Organisations Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja, 2013; Deputy Director (Appointments, Promotions, Establishment and Discipline Division), 2015 – 2016; Minister/Head of Chancery, Embassy of Nigeria, Washington DC, United States of America 2016-2018; Minister/Head of Political Department, Embassy of Nigeria, Washington DC, United States of America, 2018-2019; Chief of Protocol, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 2019-2020.
Abam who attended the University of Calabar, the University of Dakar(Institute de Français pour Etudiants Etrangere), and the Nigerian Foreign Service Academy, Lagos is married to Ifeoma Abam, and they have three children.
He was born on the 25th April, 1964 in Ugep, South South Nigeria. He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Public Administration from the University of Calabar, Nigeria, having earlier obtained a Bachelor of Arts (Hon) in French from the same institution in 1987. He is also a holder of a Certificate of the Nigeria Foreign Service. He attended the Nigerian Foreign Service Academy, Lagos, Nigeria in 1993/1994. In addition, he acquired a professional Diplome D’ Etudes Franchises of the L ‘Universite De Darkar, Senegal in 1986.
Prior to his current appointment, Abam rose to the position of Chief of Protocol, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria. He began his public service career in 1988 as a French teacher at Holy Child Secondary School, Ikom, Cross River State, Nigeria. He left in 1993 to join the Nigerian foreign service and held his first position as Third Secretary at Foreign Service Academy of Nigeria, Lagos. Barely a year later, he was elevated to Second Secretary, Protocol Department (Operations), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja. He had his first stint at protocol duties when in 1996 he was appointed Protocol Liaison officer to the Chief of General Staff, Federal Republic of Nigeria, a position he held until 1998. The experience garnered here provided him the opportunity to further serve as Chief Protocol Officer to the Wife of the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (2007-2010), and Director of Protocol to the Wife of the Acting President of Nigeria (2010-2011), and similarly as Director of Protocol to the First Lady, Federal Republic of Nigeria 2011-2013 and 2013-2015 respectively.
He was Third Secretary (on Attachment) Embassy of Nigeria, Cotonou, Republic of Benin between 1998-2000. This was again evident in his appointment as Counsellor/Head of Chancery, Embassy of Nigeria, Tel-Aviv, Isreal from 2003- 2007.
Between September 2018 and May 2019, he was posted to a bigger Nigerian diplomatic mission as Minister/Head of Political department of the Embassy of Nigeria, Washington DC, USA. Before then he was Minister/Head of Chancery in the same Embassy from 2016-2018.
From 2015 to 2016, he was promoted to the rank of Deputy Director, Appointments, Promotions, Establishment and Discipline Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja. Before then , he served as Assistant Director, First United Nations Division ( International Organisations Department), Ministry of Foreign Affairs from March 2013 to December 2013.
Vastly experienced in International politics, he has participated in various negotiation sessions as the Personal Assistant to the Special Presidential Envoy on Conflict Resolutions and ECOWAS Special Representative on Cote ‘D Voire and the Mano River Union.
Mfawa Abam is passionate about lawn tennis and other sports and also enjoys reading, traveling and listening to music. He is married to Ifeoma Uzoamaka Abam and they are blessed with three children.
Josh2Funny’s Album Has Fans Talking — But Should He Stick To Music Or Skits? 😂🎶
Nigerian comedian and content creator Josh2Funny has taken his comedy game into music, and Nigerians are definitely having something to say about it.
The comedian released his 15-track album, “On Behalf of Josh,” on July 10, 2026, but instead of fading away after release, the project has continued to generate conversations on X.
And the big question now is:
Should Josh2Funny continue with music or go back to skits? 😂
Fans have been divided. While some listeners openly criticized the album and told him to return to comedy, others found songs they genuinely enjoyed.
One X user joked:
“Josh2Funny stopped doing skits and started music, Everybody wan chop this music money 😂”
Another simply said:
“This Josh2Funny Album no enter make he just go back skit abeg 😂”
But then came “Lembe.” 🔥
The track caught fire on X and eventually became a trending topic in Nigeria. The #LembeChallenge also gained momentum as creators began jumping on the song.
Josh2Funny later announced ₦1 million for winners of the challenge, giving the song another major push.
And it didn’t stop there.
‘INTERNATIONAL’ FT. ICE PRINCE ALSO TRENDED
On another day, “International” featuring Ice Prince generated its own buzz on X.
One fan even called it their favourite song from the album, while praising the collaboration. The post itself pulled thousands of views, showing that people weren’t only talking about Lembe.
From album criticism to trending songs and challenges, “On Behalf of Josh” has kept Josh2Funny’s name in the conversation.
Whether you love the album or think he should return to skits, one thing is clear:
Josh2Funny has succeeded in getting Nigerians talking. 😂🔥
So, let’s settle this once and for all:
Should Josh2Funny continue with MUSIC 🎶 or return to SKITS 😂?
Music or Skits? Drop your answer! 👇
East Ham, East London — 8 August 2026: The vibrant Igbo community in the UK came together for an unforgettable evening of entertainment, culture and social connection at Igbotic Game Night, one of the biggest social gatherings celebrating the Igbo community in the United Kingdom.
Among the night’s standout moments was an electrifying performance by Afrobeats artist Obeena, who took the stage and immediately captured the attention of the crowd.
Obeena delivered performances of two of his hit songs, “Wara Wara” and “Banging,” bringing his energetic sound and distinctive stage presence to the event. From the opening moments of his set, fans responded with excitement, singing along, dancing and enthusiastically supporting the artist.
His performance of “Wara Wara” created an instant connection with the audience, while “Banging” took the energy to another level. Obeena’s ability to engage the crowd transformed his set into one of the most memorable entertainment moments of the evening.
Held in East Ham, East London, on 8 August 2026, Igbotic Game Night provided a unique platform for members of the Igbo community to celebrate their heritage while enjoying music, games and social interaction. Events such as this continue to play an important role in bringing together Nigerians and the wider African diaspora in the UK.
For Obeena, the performance was another opportunity to showcase his growing artistry and connect directly with fans. His energetic delivery, stage confidence and ability to command the audience demonstrated why his live performances continue to attract attention.
By the end of his set, Obeena had left the crowd amazed and added another memorable chapter to his journey as an Afrobeats artist. His appearance at Igbotic Game Night was not simply a performance—it was a celebration of Nigerian music, culture and community.
With performances like this, Obeena continues to demonstrate his ambition to take his sound beyond the studio and onto major stages, connecting with audiences through music, energy and an unmistakable African identity.
Igbotic Game Night brought the Igbo community together. Obeena gave them a performance to remember.
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