About Us
About Our Organisation
Heritage Actors Hub
Heritage Actors Hub is not just a community, but a movement dedicated to preserving and celebrating our diverse heritage. Our mission is to redefine how the younger generation perceives and engages with heritage, and we invite you to be part of this important cause.
Our Aim
At Heritage Actors Hub, we are passionate about creating an ecosystem that provides safety and inspiration for young and emerging heritage enthusiasts while also striving to enable local communities to find harmony with their lifestyle. We prioritise undergraduate students in the field of archaeology and heritage in Nigeria.
How we do what we do
We intend to provide a launching platform for students in archaeology and heritage through several initiatives, including grants, training, and competitions. We also support local communities with awareness through research. More information can be found in our project segment.
Cardinal Action Plan
Our three cardinal action plans inform our projects, and each project reflects these. These guide our decisions and activities. They are –
- Research and Awareness
- Student support
- Community engagement
Our Commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals
SDGs we align with
SDG 4: Quality Education
We empower undergraduate students in archaeology and heritage through grants, training, and hands-on learning, equipping young people with the knowledge and skills to become future heritage leaders in Nigeria.
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
We promote cultural heritage preservation within local communities, supporting harmony between traditional heritage, modern lifestyles, and sustainable community development.
SDG 4: Quality Education
We actively raise awareness on the impact of climate change on cultural heritage and support research initiatives that encourage climate-conscious preservation and resilience across vulnerable communities worldwide and into the future.
THE TEAM
Co-founder; Executive Director
Okam Miracle
Miracle C. Okam holds a BA in archaeology and tourism. He was a trainee in the 2021 Community Archaeology training by the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and the University of Cambridge, UK. He has also taken courses in climate change, leadership, and entrepreneurship. He has served and volunteered in several organizations.
Co-founder; Head, Publicity, Media, and Engagement
Chukwuma Chiamaka J
Chiamaka J. Chukwuma is a Doctoral student at the University of Illinois, Chicago. She graduated top of her class in Archaeology at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. She is a teacher, a mentor and a passionate worker. Her academic research interests revolve around African archaeology, archaeometallurgy, glass beads studies and Museum studies.
When she is not studying, she enjoys reading and writing fiction. In her writing journey, she once volunteered for LionReach, Ifeadigo, LeafGreen and Boyschampion as their content creator. She also enjoys dancing, speaking and creating art.
Co-founder; Head, Partnership and Events
Ugwu Joshua
Ugwu Joshua Chukwuebuka, a holder of a BA in archaeology and tourism, is a tech enthusiast actively refining his skills in web development. His focus lies in exploring how technology can enhance heritage management. Engaged in social initiatives, research, and growth discussions, Joshua brings a dynamic perspective to his pursuits.
Team Member
Favour Munachimso Anosike
Favour Munachimso Anosike is a postgraduate researcher at the University of Cambridge with a background in Archaeology and Heritage Studies. She has experience in museum curation, archival research, and community-based heritage projects. Her research interests focus on decolonial practices in heritage studies, material culture, and the relationships between memory and identity, particularly within African contexts. She is interested in opportunities related to research, conservation, community-based heritage practice, and public engagement initiatives.
Team Member
Chukwubuikem Stephen Onwuameze
Miracle C. Okam holds a BA in archaeology and tourism. He was a trainee in the 2021 Community Archaeology training by the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and the University of Cambridge, UK. He has also taken courses in climate change, leadership, and entrepreneurship. He has served and volunteered in several organizations.
Team Member
Udedibia Samuel I.
Favour Munachimso Anosike is a postgraduate researcher at the University of Cambridge with a background in Archaeology and Heritage Studies. She has experience in museum curation, archival research, and community-based heritage projects. Her research interests focus on decolonial practices in heritage studies, material culture, and the relationships between memory and identity, particularly within African contexts. She is interested in opportunities related to research, conservation, community-based heritage practice, and public engagement initiatives.