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.
In 1893, Fr. Carlo Zappa, an Italian priest of the Society of African Missions (SMA), established a Catholic mission in Issele-Ukwu, a significant town in western Igboland. His efforts, however, were met with…
Northcote Thomas (1914). Anthropological Report on the Ibo-Speaking Peoples of Nigeria, Vol. IV: Law and Custom of the Ibo of the Asaba District, S. Nigeria, pp. 5
In his 1914 Anthropological Report…
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Among the many elements of Igbo culture, Nzu (white chalk) holds a special place as a powerful symbol with deep spiritual and social significance. Despite challenges from…
Ọjị Igbo. Photo - Ọganihu Igbo
In Igbo culture, the kola nut, known as Ọjị Igbo, is a sacred symbol deeply rooted in Ọdịnana, the traditional spiritual and cultural practices of…
The story of a white man dragged off his bicycle and killed while riding through Igbo territory has been told in different versions, including in Chinua Achebe’s famous novel Things…
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An 18th-century Jamaican newspaper advertisement offers a reward for capturing escaped enslaved people, preserved in a historical compilation of such notices (Rucker, 2013). This document lists over…
The Atlantic slave trade, despite its vast erasure of African identities, left behind fragments like names that offer glimpses into the lives of the people stolen from their homelands. Some…
Masquerades performing during the Arobinagu Agwunsi Festival at Nri. Photo - Vanguardngr
The Arobinagu Agwunsi, commonly known as the Agwu Ofia Festival, is a vibrant celebration among the Igbo people of…
Welcoming the Igbo New Year with the vibrant Iguaro Nri Festival and the start of planting. Photo - Guardian
The Iguaro or Ògụ́àfọ̀ is a sacred ritual…
Ejima. Photo - IgboRoyalties
In Igbo language and culture, "Ejima" describes twins—two siblings born together from the same mother. Within Igbo traditions, twins hold a unique place, often regarded as a…