A basic video tutorial on how to write words using the Ndebe script.
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Okay I’m officially a fan of yours. The NdebeScript is awesome and now this story just sits right with me. I love how you chronicled […]
Hi Varis, how did it go at Decagon? I'm about to do my in-person assessment this Saturday. Love to hear your honest thoughts on it.
[…] seen those coming, created a working script in one week. She blogged a post titled “The Igbo Academy and the Ńdébé Project,” explaining how
I remember seeing your tweet about this. I really enjoyed reading this story. I know it is a few months late but still, congratulations.
Hi Ifeanyi, thank you. I am an artist myself so I likely don’t need your help but I’m so glad you love my script! To support […]