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Map of Western Nigeria. Photo credit: Wikipedia. The Eastern Niger Delta region of Nigeria has long been home to some of the most politically sophisticated and economically dynamic city-states in West…

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Ethnohistory Folklores Historical Studies Uncategorized

Nsibidi: The Ancient Ideographic Script of the Eastern Igboid and Cross River Peoples

Photo credit: okwuid.com When people talk about African writing systems, they often jump straight to “hieroglyphics” or the Ethiopian “Ge’ez” script. But long before Western contact and long before many African…

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Biography Discography

Bongos Ikwue: The Nigerian King of Blues

The photo credit; Steve Azaiki. Bongos Ikwue is one of Nigeria’s most celebrated musicians, often called a soul, folk, and blues maestro. His voice, songwriting, and authenticity have earned him a…

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Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory Folklores

Onishe: The Mother Spirit of the Asaba People by the Niger River

Photo credit; Shutterstock Among the many indigenous deities of Southern Nigeria, few are as central to the identity of a people as Onishe, the revered mother spirit of the Asaba (Ahaba)…

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Aguata Super Highlife: Okey Igbokwe’s Musical Journey

Photo credit: Discogs (via Global Groove Independent) When people talk about hidden gems in Igbo highlife, Aguata Super Highlife, led by Okey Igbokwe, always pops up among collectors and true enthusiasts.…

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Biography Cultural Heritage Discography

The Anioma Sound: Music and Culture from Western Igboland

Anioma cultural dancers. Credit: General Cultural Image / Delta State Cultural Promotion. The Anioma region located in present-day Delta State represents the western fringe of the Igbo-speaking world. Although geographically closer…

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Biography Cultural Heritage Discography

Igbo Blues: The Legacy of Goddy na Achinkwa Musical Group

Photo credit: Deezer When you talk about the deep, soulful sound of Igbo traditional blues, one name that always pops up is Goddy na Achinkwa Musical Group. Their music blends storytelling,…

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Nelly Uchendu: Echoes of Igbo Highlife

“Lady with the Golden Voice" Photo credit : Lagos jump radio “Lady with the Golden Voice" Nelly Uchendu wasn’t just a singer, she was a voice that carried the softness, beauty, and…

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Biography Cultural Heritage Discography

Celestine Ukwu: Igbo Highlife, Legacy, and the Making of a Legend

Celestine Ukwu's “Ilo Abu Chi” cover album . Photo credit : BBC Celestine Ukwu is one of those musicians you can’t listen to without feeling something deep in your chest. His…

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Biography Cultural Heritage Discography

General Franco Lee Ezute: The Harmony King of Ndokwa

The image shows the album cover for Onye Kata-Obia by General Franco Lee Ezute and His Harmony Kings International Band. Photo credit : bandcamp General Franco Lee Ezute is one of…