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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…

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Nov 2024

Cultural Heritage Historical Studies

The Heritage of Ndoki Weaving: Akwete Cloth and the Debate on Cultural Ownership in Southeastern Nigeria

Akwete (Ndoki Igbo) Weaver (Postcard). Akwete cloth, woven by the Ndoki Igbo people, represents a rich textile tradition with deep roots in Southeastern Nigeria. Traditionally, the town of Akwete has been…

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Nov 2024

Cultural Heritage

The Role of Rivers Patronage in Sustaining Akwete Weaving: A Study of Cultural Exchange and Textile Craftsmanship in Nigeria

Amanyanabo Edward Asimini William Dappa Pepple III, the king of Bonny in Ovation International magazine, dressed in Ikaki bite (tortoise cloth) which is made in Akwete. The Rivers people in Nigeria,…

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Nov 2024

Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage

The Okumkpa Igbo Masquerade of Afikpo: A Cultural Expression of the Igbo People

Musicians and chorus at the Okumkpa performance, Mgbom village, Afikpo Village-Group (Cross River Igbo area), Nigeria, 1959-1960. Photo: Simon Ottenberg. The Igbo people of Nigeria are known for their rich cultural…

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Nov 2024

Cultural Heritage

Ọkụkọ Ani: The Role of the Sacred Rooster in Igbo Rituals

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…

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Nov 2024

Cultural Heritage Historical Studies

A Thorough Look at the History and Growth of Akwete Weaving

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…

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Nov 2024

Cultural Heritage

Igbo Textile Art and Preserving Culture through Patterns

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…

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Nov 2024

Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory

Egwu Ota : The Sacred Musical Heritage of Onicha

Onicha Chief dancing egwu ọta, Ofala Festival At the center of the cultural way of life amoung ndi Igbo, Egwu-Ota is a revered practice that is cherished amoung Ndi ichie, Obi,…

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Nov 2024

Anthropology and Ethnography

PORT-HARCOURT: Between the Diobu-Ikwerre and the Okrika

The Diobu were originally linked to the Okrikans by trade and intermarriage and the anglicization of both Okrika abc and Diobu furthered the bond between the two communities. As a result…

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Nov 2024

Cultural Heritage

Ima Nzu: A Celebration of Purity and Tradition in Igbo Culture

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…

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The Sacred Forests of Ubulu Kingdom: Places of Nature and Spiritual Importance

The Heritage of Ndoki Weaving: Akwete Cloth and the Debate on Cultural Ownership in Southeastern Nigeria

The Role of Rivers Patronage in Sustaining Akwete Weaving: A Study of Cultural Exchange and Textile Craftsmanship in Nigeria

The Okumkpa Igbo Masquerade of Afikpo: A Cultural Expression of the Igbo People

Ọkụkọ Ani: The Role of the Sacred Rooster in Igbo Rituals

A Thorough Look at the History and Growth of Akwete Weaving

Igbo Textile Art and Preserving Culture through Patterns

Egwu Ota : The Sacred Musical Heritage of Onicha

PORT-HARCOURT: Between the Diobu-Ikwerre and the Okrika

Ima Nzu: A Celebration of Purity and Tradition in Igbo Culture

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