⁠Religion and Spirituality Archives ~ Ozi Ikòrò

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Aro Nnewanyi bi na Agu (Arobinagu). Deep in the heart of Igbo spirituality lies Arobinagu (also known as Obinagu or Ahobinagu), a powerful cosmic presence that embodies the very soul of…

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May 2025

Ethnohistory ⁠Religion and Spirituality

Ofo ńa Ogu: Spiritual Foundation of Igbo Religious Belief.

Every group in Igbo society has its own Ofo. The Family Ofo is different from the village Ofo, and the village Ofo also differs from the Ofo of many villages…

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May 2025

⁠Religion and Spirituality

Anyanwu: The Radiant Igbo Sun God of Light and Life

The bronze sculpture *Anyanwu* by Nigerian artist Ben Enwonwu stands at the United Nations Headquarters. Gifted in 1966, it symbolizes the rising sun and hope for a new nation, blending…

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May 2025

Historical Studies ⁠Religion and Spirituality

Igbo Bead-Making: Unveiling the Craftsmanship of Igbo Ukwu

About 1,100-year-old glass beads, used as anklets or armlets for an elite, were found in a burial chamber at Richard Anozie’s family compound in Igbo Ukwu, Anambra State, Nigeria. In Igbo…

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Apr 2025

Ethnohistory ⁠Religion and Spirituality

From Chi to Christ: How the Igbo Balanced Traditional Beliefs with Christianity

Rev. Father OKENYE FIDELIS ONWUDUFOR. A Catholic Priest In Anambra State The Igbo people, who reside in Southeastern Nigeria, know how to adapt well, and they have a strong culture. Inside…

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Apr 2025

Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory Historical Studies ⁠Religion and Spirituality

Ofo in Igbo Culture: Symbol of Truth, Justice, and Ancestral Authority

WORSHIP OF ANCESTORS NZE, OFO AND IKENGA (ONIČA OLONA). In Igbo Culture, the word "Ofo" is not an ordinary Stick or Staff. It is a powerful spiritual symbol that carries a…

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Apr 2025

Cultural Heritage ⁠Religion and Spirituality

The Spiritual Power of Ose Oji: Alligator Pepper in Igbo Culture and Beyond

Alligator pepper and it's seeds. (Ose Oji). A small fiery seed pod, known as Ose Oji or alligator pepper, cradled in the hands of an Igbo elder during a sacred ritual…

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Apr 2025

Ethnohistory ⁠Religion and Spirituality

Igbo Cosmology: The Sacred Chi na Ékè in Creation and Division

A world where the universe begins with a single, all-encompassing force, splitting into two to weave the fabric of existence—this is the essence of Igbo cosmology, a profound spiritual framework…

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Apr 2025

Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory ⁠Religion and Spirituality

Igwa Nshi Eke: A Thrilling Celebration of Igbo Culture and Resilience

Igwa Nshi Festival, Eke - Ou Travel and Tour. In the lively villages of Eke, a vibrant community in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria, and a central role…

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Apr 2025

Cultural Heritage ⁠Religion and Spirituality

Ila Oso Festival Uzuakoli: A Dynamic Display of Igbo Culture and Unity

Ila Oso showing Agu Amamba The vibrant town of Uzuakoli in Abia State, Nigeria, bursting into life with the rhythmic beat of drums and the spirited march of age groups under…