January 2025 ~ Ozi Ikòrò

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"A chief of Onicha [Onitsha] wearing a schako [hat] of the Royal Guard of England in which he has fixed bird feathers." Via the French Foreign Legion officer, Antoine Mattei,…

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14 hours ago

Ethnohistory Historical Studies

Linguistic Parallels: The Igbo Influence on Patwa’s Body Naming And Lingua

Abstract Jamaican Patwa, a Creole language born from the transatlantic slave trade, carries profound linguistic and cultural imprints of West African languages, particularly Igbo. One striking area of this influence…

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15 hours ago

Cultural Heritage

Okoro: The Shared Name Across Igbo, Isoko, and Urhobo Cultures

Map of Urhobo and Isoko Divisions. Photo: ResearchGate Many people are curious about the name Okoro because it is common among the Igbo, Isoko, and Urhobo ethnic groups despite its…

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16 hours ago

Ethnohistory Historical Studies

The Trans-Atlantic Legacy: The Biafran Influence on Jamaican Jonkonnu Music and Cuban Carabali Rhythms

Abstract The music of Jamaica’s Jonkonnu and Cuba’s Carabali reveals a rich legacy influenced by the Biafran Africans forcibly relocated to the Caribbean during the transatlantic slave trade from 1700s…

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23 hours ago

Cultural Heritage

The Vibrant Culture of Igbide Kingdom and the Abame Festival

The vibrant Abọ-ame (Abame) Festival of the Igbide Kingdom celebrates a unique rite of passage for all sons and daughters of the Isoko South community. Photo: @TheIsokos (X) Igbide is one…

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1 day ago

Ethnohistory Historical Studies

Anioma State: A Call for Cultural Preservation, Equity, and Development

Sen. Ned Nwoko The recent push for the creation of Anioma State, championed by Senator Ned Nwoko, echoes the long-standing aspirations of the Anioma people, an Igbo district in the northern…

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2 days ago

Cultural Heritage

The History of Elephants in Igbo Land: From Indigenous Giants to Decline

Loxodonta Cyclotis. Credit: Wikimedia Commons. Elephants used to roam freely in Igbo land, which is in southeastern Nigeria. These magnificent creatures, especially the African forest elephant (Loxodonta Cyclotis), moved freely within…

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2 days ago

Cultural Heritage

List of Igbo Traditional Hairstyles. Its Beauty and Significance

Igbo women's traditional hairstyles hold an important place in the cultural heritage of the Igbo people. These hairstyles represent beauty, status, identity, and creativity and serve as an avenue for…

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