The Igbo Women’s Cultural Association of Greater Richmond was founded to educate the community — and ourselves — about our Igbo culture, and to support one another as Igbo and Nigerian women building our lives here in Richmond, Virginia.
IWCA is an organization of Igbo and Nigerian women in Greater Richmond, Virginia, part of the wider African diaspora, founded to educate our community about our Igbo heritage while supporting one another through every stage of life. Our goal is simple: empower Igbo women of Richmond to reach their greatest potential while keeping our culture alive and visible.
We meet the 2nd Saturday of every other month, and gather far more often than that — for cultural events, community outreach, and to celebrate one another’s milestones.
The Igbo are one of the largest ethnic groups in Nigeria, found throughout Abia, Anambra, Benue, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, Enugu, Imo, and Rivers State. The Niger River divides Igboland into eastern and midwestern regions — not as a barrier, but as a bridge that has long connected both sides culturally.
Igbo culture shows up today in cuisine, music, art, and fashion, while core traditions — like welcoming guests with kola nuts — have endured for centuries. The Igbo are known as an industrious, hardworking, and highly educated people, with a deep, spontaneous love of music and dance that touches nearly every part of daily life.
IWCA membership is open to all Igbo women by reason of birth, legal adoption, or marriage. There is a one-time registration fee and a monthly due requirement. Like us on Facebook to be advised of our upcoming events — and feel free to invite us to yours.
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