Ozikoro
One institution. Three public tools.
We keep history where people can find it.
Ozi Ikoro Limited publishes Ozikoro, Ozituma and the Academy: an archive, a living dictionary and a place to learn.
Our purpose
African histories should be readable, searchable and citable without being separated from the people who hold them.
The platform brings community testimony, scholarship, language and material culture into one research environment while keeping provenance visible.
Our name
Ozi Ikoro: the message of the drum
In Igbo communities the Ikoro, a great slit drum, carried messages across a town: gatherings, alarms, deaths of titled people, celebrations. Ozi means message. Ozi Ikoro Limited takes that role online — carrying what communities know to anyone who needs it, with the source always attached.
What we publish
Histories, folklores, towns and research
- Histories — sourced articles across Igbo and African history.
- Folklores & myths — stories you can read or listen to.
- Towns — profiles of communities and their quarters.
- Publications — researcher papers, open or access-controlled.
- Watch and Listen — films and audio.
- Igbo calendar and cultural calendar.
Editorial method
How a record earns its place
- Submit
Writers, researchers and knowledge holders deposit material with consent and access terms.
- Verify
Editors check sources; expert reviewers assess evidence.
- Publish
Each record gets a permanent, citable address and visible version history.
- Correct
Anyone can propose a correction; changes are logged, never hidden.
Of 1,051 published histories, 293 state their sources in the record. The archive holds 61 recorded licences for 5,046 media items: every one is held with its rights basis recorded as unknown and consent as not sought.
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No invention
A gap stays visible until evidence fills it.
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Source in view
Readers can see what supports every record.
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Community terms
Depositors define access and reuse.
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Permanent record
Versions change; citation addresses remain.
Published voices
People readers already meet on Ozikoro
The people who wrote what is here, in the order of how much of it they wrote. Biographies and portraits are shown where the author supplied them.
314 published histories
Chuka Odike
I'm a dedicated civil engineer with a passion for infrastructure development and community empowerment. With a strong background in engineering, my work focuses on creating sustainable solutions for urban and rural development projects. Out
188 published histories
Idenze Ezeme
Nze is an Igbo history and culture enthusiast with an in-depth passion for exploring the rich cultural heritage, traditions, and historical narratives of the Igbo people. His works is mostly focused on pre-colonial Igbo societies, tradition
159 published histories
Chukwunwike Ossai
An enthusiast in tech with deep passion for studying and showcasing the vibrant cultural heritage of southern Nigeria . Combining my skill with my obsession towards African history and traditions to create contributions that impacts the dig
59 published histories
Chinemerem Okwuchukwu
No biography has been supplied. Named here by the work alone.
22 published histories
Maduagwu Nzubechi
Nzubechi is a history, political enthusiast who dabbles into social commentary once in a while
20 published histories
Chizobem Chinedu Opiah
Chikwere is a passionate history blogger dedicated towards sharing fascinating stories and untold tales of Igbo history and culture. I am also a Graphic Designer and a Tech enthusiasts. I developed a deep love for Igbo culture and tradition
4 published histories
Kenechukwu Umeghalu
No biography has been supplied. Named here by the work alone.
2 published histories
Akachukwu Vitalis
No biography has been supplied. Named here by the work alone.
1 published history
Juan Beltran
An avid reading medieval and early modern era history enthusiast, with an academic background in the creative industry.
The institution
Ozi Ikoro Limited
Ozi Ikoro Limited is the company that publishes Ozikoro. It is one institution with three public tools, and this page is its record of what it holds and what it has not yet supplied.
What it is for
To hold Igbo and wider African history so that it stays readable, searchable and citable, and to keep it connected to the people and communities it came from.
What it runs
- ozikoro.com — the history and archive: 1,051 published records, 188 towns and clans, 5,046 media items.
- ozituma.com — the African-languages dictionary.
- academy.ozikoro.com — the Academy: courses in Igbo language, history and culture.
All three are cited as one publisher: Ozi Ikoro Limited.
Partners and funders
The archive names the backer the owner of Ozi Ikoro Limited has stated himself. The entry below is his statement of what that person is to Ozikoro, and nothing more. No amount, percentage, valuation or date is recorded, because none has been stated; terms are agreed in writing, and none is published here.
- Chigozie Aham — partner
Terms
Binding terms of use have not been supplied by Ozi Ikoro Limited. What applies today is stated on each record: its access and reuse terms are shown with the record, and every published history has a permanent address that will not change.
Privacy
The data-controller notice Ozi Ikoro Limited published on its WordPress site is served in full at Privacy, reproduced from the owner's own notice rather than summarised here.
Contact and company particulars
A registered address, company registration number and telephone number have not been supplied, and are not invented here. For corrections and material offered to the archive, write to [email protected]. Partnership and investment enquiries go through Sponsor a programme and Investors.
Stand with the work
Ways to help Ozikoro grow
See our projects
What we are building and where help is needed.
Public ledger
Donors and contributors recognised.
Give to the archive
Support preservation, digitisation and public access.
Sponsor a programme
Back a defined cultural or research programme.
Explore investment
Request company and opportunity information.
FAQs
Questions people ask
Answers describe the intended platform; policies marked "to be confirmed" await Ozi Ikoro Limited.
What is Ozikoro?
An online archive and research platform for Igbo and wider African history, run by Ozi Ikoro Limited. It is an institution, not a blog: every record carries its sources.
Is Ozikoro free to read?
Articles, folklores, calendars, films and most records are free. Some research publications are access-controlled by their authors and can be requested.
How do I cite an Ozikoro record?
Every record has a permanent address. The citation guide gives formats for articles, photographs, recordings and publications.
Can I contribute a story, photograph or research?
Yes. Use Contribute. You choose access and reuse terms; editors review before publishing.
I found a mistake. How do I correct it?
Use the correction link on any record or the contribution page. Corrections are reviewed and logged in version history.
What is the difference between Ozikoro, Ozituma and Learn Igbo?
Ozikoro is the archive, Ozituma is the African-languages dictionary, and Learn Igbo teaches the language.
How are Igbo market days calculated?
The Igbo calendar follows the four-day Eke, Orie, Afọ, Nkwọ cycle. Communities may differ; local confirmation is advised.
How can I support the work?
Donate, sponsor a programme, explore investment or volunteer. Supporters appear on the public ledger with consent.
Where can I see your projects?
The projects page lists ongoing, planned and completed work.
Are you hiring?
See careers for open roles and how to apply.
How is my data used?
To be confirmed: the full privacy notice will be supplied by Ozi Ikoro Limited.
Contact
Talk to Ozi Ikoro Limited
Editorial & corrections
Submit material or flag an error.
Partnerships
Institutions, sponsors and media.
Careers
Work with the team.
Official address and telephone number have not been supplied. Corrections and material for the archive: [email protected] — the address the design's own upload screen carries.