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. Outside of my professional career, I'm deeply interested in Igbo history and culture. I actively explores ways to impact society by using historical lessons to inspire and educate others about the rich cultural heritage of the Igbo people, aiming to bridge tradition and modern development.
Obu house in Abiriba. Photo by G.I. Jones 1930s
The Obu serves as the traditional assembly hall for titled elders, where important decisions regarding the community are made. It is a…
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Obiri Jack mask (close-up) Ogbukele festival, Ekpeye Igbo
". Photographed by G.I. Jones, 1930s
The Obiri Jack mask is an integral part of the Ogbukele festival, particularly celebrated by the people of…
An Ikwerri Ibo village showing the Obiri, P. A. Talbot (1910s)
"An Ikwerri Ibo village showing the Obiri" - Tribes of the Niger Delta, P.A. Talbot 1910s.
The "Obiri" in a typical…
Igbo wooden carved door
The portal to an Igbo compound with a wooden carved door or gate and relief figures in earth from Northern Igbo communities, as captured in a photograph…
Ekeleke (stilt) performance in the Agwa, Oguta, p.d. Imo State, shot by Herbert Cole (1983).
Ekeleke stilt dance is a traditional cultural performance from the Oguta people. This vibrant dance is…
Photographed by G. I. Jones, 1930s.
The "Ogaranya masquerade" in Igboland symbolises wealth, power, and prestige, often associated with the aristocratic class in traditional Igbo society. "Ogaranya" itself translates to "wealthy…
The Igbos are one of the largest ethnic groups in Delta State, Nigeria.
Delta State is traditionally seen as part of the Niger Delta, its Igbo-speaking population is concentrated mainly in…
This is Prince Tshukuma/Chukwuma as depicted by Dr. William Balfour Baikie. He skillfully recreated all the European clothing he is wearing, which astonished Dr. Baikie.
So much so that Dr. Baikie…
[Edward Wilmot Blyden, half-length portrait, facing front, holding book]
Edward Wilmot Blyden (Aug 1832 – Feb 1912) was a writer and politician who identified both of his parents as being of…
Olaudah Equiano was featured on Google's Doodle on October 16, 2017, to commemorate his contributions as a significant figure in the abolitionist movement and to mark the 272nd anniversary of…