Following a civil war, they forged new lives in Liverpool. But where will the Igbos meet now?

The declining fortunes of the Igbo community centre

Dear members — you may have walked past 54 Princes Road before: it’s a beautiful Victorian building surrounded by trees, but inside, it’s in a state of quiet decline. The home of Liverpool’s Igbo community isn’t just a place to meet, but somewhere the Igbos can spread their culture, ethos and roots. For today’s story, Jack Walton met those trying to revive Igbo House.

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