Nsibidi Institute Revival Underway As Keazor Becomes Director

After five years of inactivity, the Nsibidi Institute is set for a revival with the appointment of Nze Ed Emeka Keazor as director.

The announcement, made by the Board of Trustees of the Nsibidi Foundation, signals a renewed commitment to advancing heritage and cultural research on the continent.

Keazor, a Nigerian historian, archivist and filmmaker, officially assumed the position on 2 June 2025. With a career spanning over three decades, he is widely recognised for his contributions to historical scholarship and cultural preservation.

He is a Fellow of the Royal Society for the Arts and an Associate Fellow of the Royal Historical Society.

His curatorial and creative works include the First Bank and TotalEnergies mobile museums, and the acclaimed film January 15, 1970.

More recently, he worked as Consultant Historian on the documentaries The Decolonisation of Africa and Journey of the Beats, both of which received critical praise.

In 2015, Keazor was honoured by the African Society of Cambridge University for his work in African history.

Speaking on his appointment, Keazor expressed gratitude to the Foundation’s Board and hinted at an ambitious turnaround plan.

He noted that the Institute would soon roll out a comprehensive programme of research, public events, and digital tools, marking a fresh chapter for the platform.

The Nsibidi Institute, an initiative of the Foundation, is dedicated to the documentation, study and promotion of African heritage. Keazor’s leadership is expected to steer it into a new era of relevance and impact.