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…
Eze Nri Obalike sounding his bell, Thomas Northcote
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In the heart of southeastern Nigeria, the ancient Kingdom of Nri flourished as a powerful medieval entity, extending its spiritual and…
This is the continuation of the story of Ubulu-Uku/Bini.
Following their victory over the Ogiugo, the Oba of Benin sought peace with Ubulu-Uku and agreed to the proposed terms. This decision…
[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…