*Lady Uche Francisca Akwuobi
Lady Uche Francisca Akwuobi, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Tourpoint Magazine, a renowned cultural publishing brand, has passed away in the United States of America after a period of illness. She died on Thursday.
Tourpoint International Magazine is a Nigerian-based print and digital publication published by Frankaus Media World. The magazine focuses on tourism, culture, and hospitality across the West African region and has established an international presence in South Africa, London, the United States of America, and several European countries.
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The publication became biannual in 2021 and grew into an essential source of information and inspiration for lovers of culture, theatre, movies, and the arts. In 2024, Tourpoint Magazine celebrated its tenth anniversary, marking a decade of promoting tourism, cultural heritage, and creative excellence.
Although the magazine continues to maintain its biannual publication status in Nigeria, its operations have been suspended temporarily and are currently at rest.
Lady Uche Francisca Akwuobi was widely regarded as a visionary leader, a tireless champion of culture and tourism, and a steadfast friend whose life and work inspired countless people, including many who never had the privilege of knowing her personally.
Her passing is a great loss to the publishing, tourism, and cultural communities in Nigeria and beyond. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the family in due course.
