As often, in Africa, the name is the first identity card of the child who is born. It can recall an event that occurred in the year of birth, indicate a distinctive sign, or surround the newborn with wishes and blessings intended to accompany him throughout his life on earth. Okwuchuku Osadebe has not escaped this: his name – abbreviated from a longer formula – means “that the divine word comes true”. His last name, Osadebe, “May God keep him alive” doubles these blessings and was made famous by his father, Chief…
