About us
Keeping Igbo culture alive in Queensland since 2003
We are a not-for-profit community association, run by volunteers, for Igbo people across Queensland and everyone who loves our culture.
Our story
Born from a need to belong
Nwannedinamba Queensland was formed on 13 September 2003. A small group of Igbo families in Brisbane saw that ndi Igbo in Queensland needed two things: a way to keep their culture, and a place to come together in fellowship.
Our name comes from the Igbo saying nwanne di na mba, which means there is family even in a foreign land. That idea still guides everything we do. When a new family arrives, when a baby is born, when a member loses a parent back home, the association is there.
More than two decades on, the community has grown to include many Australian-born children and grandchildren. Our focus now is on making sure they inherit the language, values and celebrations that make us who we are.
What we stand for
Our values
Ịdị n’otu
Unity
We are stronger together. Our motto, idi n’otu bụ ike, means unity is strength.
Omenala
Culture and tradition
We honour Igbo customs, language and art, and share them with pride.
Nkwado
Support
We stand with members through celebrations and hardship alike.
Nsọpụrụ
Respect
We respect our elders, each other, and the Queensland community that welcomes us.
Milestones
Our journey
- 2003
The association is founded
Igbo families in Brisbane form Nwannedinamba Queensland on 13 September 2003.
- Today
A growing, multi-generational community
Members across Queensland gather for cultural celebrations, fellowship and mutual support.
- 2026
Iri Ji — New Yam Festival
Our annual celebration of harvest and thanksgiving, on 17 October 2026 in Sunnybank. Event details
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