Just A Little About Me

Where are you from?

Hello y'all mi name's Christopher Ebigwu. I am from West Africa, the country of Nigeria to be precise however, I lived in England for a period of seven year prior moving to Saint George, Utah.

Location of Nigeria in Africa

The federal republic of Nigeria is made up of 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. It is located in West Africa and shares border with Benin, Chad, Cameroon and Niger. Its Coast in the south lies on the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean.

Nigeria was colonised by the British and achieved independence in 1960. Nigeria is often referred to as the "Giant of Africa", due to its large population and economy. With approximately 174 million inhabitants, Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa and the seventh most populous country in the world. 

In 2014, Nigeria's economy (GDP) became the largest in Africa, worth more than $500 billion, and overtook South Africa to become the world's 26th largest economy and by 2050, Nigeria is expected to become one of the world's top 20 economies. The country's oil reserves have played a major role in its growing wealth and influence. Nigeria is considered to be an Emerging market by the World Bank and has been identified as a regional power in Africa. It is also a member of the MINT group of countries, which are widely seen as the globe's next "BRIC-like" economies. It is also listed among the "Next Eleven" economies set to become among the biggest in the world. Nigeria is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, the African Union, OPEC, and the United Nations among other international organizations.

Why are you here at Dixie State?

I decided to come to Dixie state University so as to get a degree in computer and information technology with emphasis on design. I believe technology will always have an impact on human evolution and will definitely influence the way we do things in the present, as well as the future. I believe a degree in Computer sciences is a smart investment especially when it comes to securing a job in the future.

What are your goals for the future?

I plan on owning my business preferably as a designer focusing on Architecture, Fashion and Art. I have registered a company name in England called “Christopher Bane Ltd” and will be working on launching my clothing line by next summer. In the nearest future, I hope to have a company big enough to blend Architecture, Art and Fashion on a global scale.

Chris the Model

What kind of experience do you have with art of any kind?

Art is a very interesting topic and sometimes, it is very difficult to explain what Art truly is. I've always been interested in art since my childhood, be it watching cartoons, reading comic books, participating in the Art & Craft module exercises in primary/ high school etc. 

After taking a module in High school called Technical Drawing, I decided to travel to England to study Architecture, which I did for four years. Whilst in England I also got involved in the Fashion industry as a commercial model. I really enjoyed my experiences in England and would love to do the same here in America.

What anxieties or concerns do you have about this course?

I am very excited to take this module chiefly as it involves Art however; I find it difficult reading, writing and memorizing text especially when it involves dates. To help me with this challenge I will be taking a writing class to assist me with this difficulty.

What I do with my spare time?

during my spare time, I like to be creative and active at the same time. I enjoy designing houses when I'm motivated, I enjoy watching anime's, football or rather what Americans call Soccer. I also enjoy playing soccer and last but not the least, I am a die hard Manchester United F.C fan.

Chris in a Nutshell