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The Significance of Arioku: A Deity of the Mbaise People in Eastern Nigeria

March 1, 1946. Deity recorded as Arioku, a deity that is sworn to, in Enyiogugu, Mbaise, central Igbo area, Eastern Nigeria. British Museum. Ariọkụ, is a deity primarily associated with Enyiogugu and some communities in Mbaise, a town in Imo State and also neighbouring communities in Abia State. The worship of Arioku is deeply intertwined with the…

ByChukaOctober 11, 20240Comments

Cultural Heritage

The Otu Odu Society: Matriarchal Influence and Social Prestige among Onitsha Women

An Onicha woman of the Otu Odu society In Onitsha (Onicha), women who belong to the Otu Odu society hold significant social and spiritual influence. The Otu Odu is an exclusive and prestigious group traditionally composed of high-status women, often those who are married to wealthy men or have demonstrated considerable wealth and contribution to their…

ByChukaOctober 10, 20240Comments

Cultural Heritage

Okpogho and Okpoho: Igbo Heritage through Traditional Brass and Copper Adornments

The general name for brass and copper rods in Igbo is okpogho or ikpeghe. These coiled 'snake manilla' rods could form part of a bridewealth payment and could be, as modelled in this photo, used as jewellery. Photo: @Beyonce by Tony Duran for Flaunt Magazine, July 2013. Okpoho refers to traditional brass or bronze bracelets commonly…

ByChukaOctober 10, 20240Comments

Ethnohistory Historical Studies

Eboe Town: A Cultural Landmark of Igbo Heritage in Belize

Eboe Town in Belize City, Belize in the 1829 Honduras almanack. Columbia University. It existed until the mid-19th century, when it was destroyed by fire, but played a significant role in shaping the local Creole culture. The town’s population was predominantly of Igbo (Eboe) descent, along with individuals from other African groups such as the Ashanti…

ByChukaOctober 9, 20240Comments

Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage

Shared Cultural Similarities Between The Ogba and Oguta People

Owu mask, Ugwuta (Oguta) area, 1940s. Photo via Sabine Jell-Bahlsen. The Ogba people of Rivers State and the Oguta people of Imo State also known as the “Riverine Igbo”. (Oru/Olu) which they call themselves and share several cultural similarities rooted in their geographical proximity within the Niger Delta region and their historical ties to the broader Igbo…

ByChukaOctober 8, 20240Comments

Cultural Heritage Historical Studies

The Iconic Anyanwu: Unveiling Igbo Cultural Heritage at the UN (United Nations)

Artist Ben Enwonwu (right) with Secretary-General U. Thant unveiling Enwonwu's statue Anyanwu, the Igbo sun deity, UN Headquarters, New York, October 1966. UN Photo/ Teddy Chen. Ben Enwonwu’s Anyanwu is an iconic sculpture that reflects the Igbo sun deity, symbolizing hope and renewal. The statue was presented at the United Nations headquarters in New York in…

ByChukaOctober 8, 20240Comments

Cultural Heritage Historical Studies

Discussing Influence of Igala on Riverine Communities in Anioma: A Blend of Commerce and Culture

The relationship of Anioma with the Igala people is being displayed in some social and political institution influenced by the Igala and igbo, these influences is particularly felt in Anioma riverine communities like Aboh, Okpai, and Illah. Some of the influences left a few notable marks because towns like Okpai and Oko was in a little…

ByChukwuwike OssaiOctober 7, 20240Comments

Ethnohistory Historical Studies

The Similarities Between The Nri and Ogwashi-Ukwu

Ogwashi-Ukwu celebrates new yam festival. Similarities between the Ogwashi-Ukwu and Nri. The Ogwashi-Ukwu and Nri share several cultural, historical, and traditional similarities due to their connections to the broader Igbo civilization. Both communities have rich histories and are rooted in Igbo culture. 1. Igbo Ancestry and Cultural Heritage: Anioma - A Social History of the W estern lgbo People…

ByChukaOctober 7, 20240Comments

Cultural Heritage

The Cultural Significance and Evolution of Igbo Uli Painting

An Igbo woman is painting a persons back, presumably with uri, 1930s. Photo: Winifred Yeatman. Igbo Uri painting, also known as uli painting, is a traditional form of body art practiced by the Igbo people, particularly women. It involves intricate designs made with natural dyes on the body, often during special occasions such as festivals, ceremonies,…

ByChukaOctober 7, 20240Comments

⁠Religion and Spirituality

The Art of Afa Divination: Stephen Nwedozie’s Legacy in Umuazu, Nise (1966)

This is a rather special photograph, taken in 1966 by one Herbert Cole, of one of the more famous diviners, Stephen Nwedozie, in Umuazu, Nise, Nigeria. The photo shows Nwedozie throwing the afa chains, a traditional means with which Igbo people foresee their future. This photograph aids in providing more…

ByIde NzeOctober 6, 20240Comments

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The Significance of Arioku: A Deity of the Mbaise People in Eastern Nigeria

The Otu Odu Society: Matriarchal Influence and Social Prestige among Onitsha Women

Okpogho and Okpoho: Igbo Heritage through Traditional Brass and Copper Adornments

Eboe Town: A Cultural Landmark of Igbo Heritage in Belize

Shared Cultural Similarities Between The Ogba and Oguta People

The Iconic Anyanwu: Unveiling Igbo Cultural Heritage at the UN (United Nations)

Discussing Influence of Igala on Riverine Communities in Anioma: A Blend of Commerce and Culture

The Similarities Between The Nri and Ogwashi-Ukwu

The Cultural Significance and Evolution of Igbo Uli Painting

The Art of Afa Divination: Stephen Nwedozie’s Legacy in Umuazu, Nise (1966)

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