September 2024 ~ Page 5 of 5 ~ Ozi Ikòrò

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Igbo Men with Mgburuichi from Nri. Photographed by Northcote Thomas, c. 1910-1911. Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Cambridge Before the incursion of Christian missionary activity into Igbo society, this ichi marking…

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Sep 2024

⁠Religion and Spirituality

Amadioha: The Igbo God of Thunder

Usòrò: Urata-Igbo Mbari house dedicated to Amadioha, photographed by William Fagg, near Owerri Amadioha Amadioha is the Arusi or Agbara of thunder and lightning of the Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria.…

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Sep 2024

⁠Religion and Spirituality

Iri Ji: The Igbo New Yam Festival

Yam barn, Onitsha Province, Eastern Region, Nigeria, 1967, Photographed by Drs. G.W. Grootenhuis Iri Ji: Preparation, Organization and Significance Iri Iji is a vibrant traditional Igbo yam festival, celebrated by the…

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Sep 2024

Cultural Heritage

Uli: Traditional Igbo Tattoo and Wall Art

Here’s the information without asterisks: Uli painting on the walls of ‘Odelegu’ in Nibo, present-day Anambra State, Nigeria. Photographed by Northcote W. Thomas in 1911. This is a composite of…

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Sep 2024

Cultural Heritage

Oja: Melody and Solemnity In Igbo Society

Northcote Thomas Igbo Oja Collections 1909-1913 The Oja Flute The Igbo people have a very vibrant ancient culture that has survived for years and the Oja flute is one. It is…

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Sep 2024

⁠Religion and Spirituality

Igbo Cosmology: The Igbo Worldview

Conceptual Interpretation of the Igbo world view, Henderson, 1972:123 Igbo Cosmology Igbo cosmology refers to the traditional understanding of the universe and the nature of reality of the Igbo people of…

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Sep 2024

⁠Religion and Spirituality

Reincarnation: The Igbo Concept of Birth and Death

Igbo Burial, Journal of The Anthropological Institute Of Great Britain And Ireland Vol.47 1917 The Concept of Life after Death in the Igbo Society In Igbo belief, reincarnation is the idea…

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Sep 2024

Cultural Heritage

Umuada: Women Leadership Roles in the Igbo Society

Rich Onitsha Women decorated with Odu Enyi, photographed by G. F. Packer in 1880s Umuada Umuada translates to "daughters of the land" or "daughters of the family" and refers to a…

Monthly Archives: September 2024

The Ichi Tradition: A Symbol of Identity and Nobility Among the Igbo

Amadioha: The Igbo God of Thunder

Iri Ji: The Igbo New Yam Festival

Uli: Traditional Igbo Tattoo and Wall Art

Oja: Melody and Solemnity In Igbo Society

Igbo Cosmology: The Igbo Worldview

Reincarnation: The Igbo Concept of Birth and Death

Umuada: Women Leadership Roles in the Igbo Society

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