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, traditional belief systems, leadership systems, and the impact of European colonialism.
Ubulu Kingdom is known for its strong traditions in herbal medicine and natural healing. These practices, rooted in the community’s history and culture, have been passed down through generations. Herbal…
Ubulu Kingdom, situated in Delta State, Nigeria, stands out as one of the kingdoms richly endowed with fascinating culture and very strong attachments to traditions. Among the…
Ọkụkọ Ani. Photo: Onwa_Nnewi
The Igbo people have rich cultural and spiritual traditions, and the rooster known as Ọkụkọ Ani is one of the most important animals in their rituals. The…
A statue of a weaver in Akwete town, Abia State, Nigeria. Photo: Eco Warrior Princess.
Akwete weaving is a unique and traditional craft that plays an important part in…
The Igbos are one of the largest ethnic groups in Nigeria, tracing a rich cultural heritage several centuries back. Textile Art is an essential part of Igbo tradition and is…
Left: George Agbo and Obi Victor Nwokobia talking about nzu during fieldwork in Okpanam. Right: A close-up of the molded chalk. Photos by Glory Chika-Kanu.
Ima Nzu is the heart of…
Sketch of Igbo Cosmology / Unknown source.
Many have misunderstood the concept of "Chukwu" in Igbo culture. That confusion arose partly due to colonialism and missionization that sought to reform Igbo…
Lejja, the World's Oldest Iron-Smelting Site in Nigeria / Things Nigeria
Igbo people, also known as "Ndi Igbo," have a history rooted deeply in West Africa, with both archaeological and genetic…
Left: George Agbo and Obi Victor Nwokobia discussing nzu during fieldwork in Okpanam; Right: close-up of the molded chalk. / Glory Chika-Kanu.
Ọdinala, also known as Ọdinani, translates to "as it…
A titled Igbo woman, Ndoni, present day Rivers State, Nigeria.Lower Niger French Catholic mission postcard, turn of the 20th century.
Embedded within the cultural fabric of Igboland are the Oru people,…