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Anthropology and Ethnography
The Role of the Chief of Ndelle in Ikwerre-Igbo Society: Insights from Percy Amaury Talbot’s Ethnographic Work
The Chief of Ndelle, Ikwerri-Ibo - P.A. Talbot 1916. In Percy Amaury Talbot’s book The Tribes of the Niger Delta (1932), he explores various groups in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, including the Ikwerre-Igbo. Talbot, a British colonial administrator and anthropologist, documented the customs, governance, and social structures of several tribes in this area, offering…
October 4, 20240Comments
Cultural Heritage Historical Studies
The Introduction of Warrant Chiefs to Anioma People: Western Disruption of the People’s Traditional Institution
    The extinction of the traditional structure of leadership in Anioma was heavily influenced by the introduction of warrant chiefs by the British colonial administration. Formerly, the people of Anioma governed themselves via a decentralized system of leadership. The institution of politics in Anioma was community driven, in a way that, leadership was shared across village assemblies, families…
October 4, 20240Comments
Cultural Heritage Historical Studies
Ezhionum Revolt 1905: A Study of Anioma Pushback to British Colonial Government
Warrior's parade dance, photograph by Northcote Thomas in Anambra       Ezhionum community like most Anioma towns turned out to be part of the representation of defiance to colonial oppression from the British government. The people of Ezhionum aggressively stopped the British from appointing warrant chiefs and establishing native courts. The forceful revolt started when James Davidson, deputy district…
October 3, 20240Comments
Anthropology and Ethnography Historical Studies
Standing strong in midst of Influence: How Anioma people Maintained their Identity notwithstanding Igala Cultural Interplay
Group of Igbo warriors   Anioma people are distinct subgroup of the Igbo tribe, located in western part of Niger River, the people's way of life has been a great display of cultural interplay. Over hundreds of years, different external kingdoms have exercised influence,especially the Igala and Benin kingdoms. These kingdoms in the past left marks in some…
October 3, 20240Comments
Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory Historical Studies
Gender Equality in Anioma and Preserving traditions: Balancing the dominance of men in Community Leadership
  OMU OF ANIOMA,OKPANAM, HRM OBI MARTHA DUNKWU In Anioma, women played a crucial role through their associations in making sure there's gender balance in political and social spheres. Omu group , with Otu Umu Ada and Otu Inyemedi, acted as the key institutions that gave opportunity for women's significance and influence on the affairs of the community. Omu…
October 3, 20240Comments
Cultural Heritage Historical Studies
Anioma Market Priestess : The Economic and religious Power of the society
Wealthy Market women in Onicha. G. F. Packer, 1880s. Pitt Rivers Museum. Women in Anioma played key roles in the religious and economic sphere, especially as priestesses of marketplace. This special position don't just enable women to be in charge of spiritual authorities but also take part in economic authorities, showcasing the intertwined nature of commerce…
October 2, 20240Comments
Cultural Heritage ⁠Religion and Spirituality
The sign of Igbo Ikenga: The Anioma Titled Man’s Sprirituality and Strength. 
Igbo Ikenga, Princeton university art museum   The culture of Anioma people provides the Ikenga with immerse importance, spiritually. This is a carved wooden figure but its more than a figure because it represents the vitality, strength and achievements of a man, mostly males that has been corornated with the Ozo and Eze titles. Ikenga in Anioma is…
October 2, 20240Comments
Cultural Heritage Historical Studies
Journey from Youthful to Elderly: The Role AGE-GRADES Play in Anioma System of Justice and Governance
  Obi Okosi I, with group of children in Önïcha . Photographed by Herbert Wimberley, c. 1903-18.   In every Anioma community, the system of age grade has always been the cornerstone of the society.. The age grades played major roles in making sure governance is in order. Ranging from young people to elders in various Anioma communities, everyone…
October 2, 20240Comments
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