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Nnenna Okore
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“Therefore, the solution to climatic problems has to be collective. It is our responsibility to treat and handle nature delicately, so that it can be sustained.”
Nnenna Okore (born 1975) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The roots are the vessels through which life passes to produce more. I am thinking about my own roots and of where I come from. Even when I am not in my homestead, I still feel very connected to who I am as an African.”
Nnenna Okore (born 1975) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It is hard to discuss cultural elements without thinking about the environment and the universe.”
Nnenna Okore (born 1975) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“On one hand, I am thinking about how ‘good things ultimately trump’ in our world, in spite of life’s unpredictability and abnormalities. It is my mantra – a way to remind myself that life events always tend to have cycles, so good things will definitely come to pass, even when life seems grim.”
Nnenna Okore (born 1975) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“The climatic changes we experience are forced changes, creating much damage to humankind and the natural habitat.”
Nnenna Okore (born 1975) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Through death, new forms are born. Even when it looks like something is diminishing or disappearing, it gives way to a whole new force. Death is always necessary for change to occur and for new life to come.”
Nnenna Okore (born 1975) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Unlike Western societies, where you find a lot of organised stores and shopping centres, African markets are rather visceral, tactile, and very physical.”
Nnenna Okore (born 1975) first seen 2019 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: African environment, traditions, nature, politics, economy, and cultures (27 June 2019)
“Man has a symbiotic relationship with the Earth. We depend on the natural surroundings for sustenance, shelter and survival. Ecological and climatic conditions in the natural habitat reflect how well we manage Earth’s resources. We can only ensure our longevity if we protect and preserve the planet.”
Nnenna Okore (born 1975) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Motherhood has made me more appreciative of and empathetic to others. It has also taught me a lot about the nurturing qualities of earth, which is the basis for most of my work.”
Nnenna Okore (born 1975) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source