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Historical Studies
Anioma Igbo Title heirachies and the emerging of Europeans: How Colonialism impacted Anioma’s Structure socially
The Queen of England's visit to Anioma during precolonial times   Prioir to British rule, the communities in Anioma all had traditional systems whereby males could get to the seat of authority and merit status through attaining titles such as Ozo and Eze titles, people with these titles are granted respect and political influence, and they mostly…
October 2, 20240Comments
Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory
Anioma Women Eze Title System: The Roles of women Nri Representatives in Coronations of Anioma
      Female titled chiefs in Anioma       The Eze title system of Anioma is primarily connected with male hierarchy, but also features women in crucial positions, this is particularly in Nri communities. Although males mostly dominated the Eze title hierarchy but females weren't excluded totally in this major cultural practice. It's important to note that women Eze's of Nri…
October 2, 20240Comments
Cultural Heritage
Agaba: The Powerful Igbo Cultural Masquerade
Agaba mask from Achala, 1946. Photo: William Fagg. British Museum. Coloured by Úkpúrú 2017. The Agaba Masquerade is one of the most revered and powerful masquerades in Igbo culture, known for its fierce appearance and significant spiritual and social roles. It is prevalent in several Igbo-speaking regions, particularly in Anambra, Enugu, and parts of Delta State,…
October 1, 20240Comments
Historical Studies
Ethnic and Regional Resentments in Pre-Civil War Nigeria: A Study of Divisions Between Western, Northern, and Eastern Nigeria
THE PRINCIPAL ETHNIC GROUPS IN EASTERN NIGERIA. 15 15 Source:- Ministry of Information, Eastern Nigeria. The resentment between Western and Northern Nigeria against Eastern Nigeria, particularly in the period leading up to and following Nigeria’s independence in 1960, was driven by a combination of political, economic, ethnic, and cultural factors. This tension ultimately contributed to the…
September 29, 20240Comments
Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage
Adorned Identities: Traditional Hairstyles of Igbo Women and Girls (1900-1930)
Igbo women and girls and their hairstyles, 1900-1930. Photogrid by Ukpuru 2019. In Igbo culture, hairstyles signify beauty, status, and spirituality. Between 1900 and 1930, women and girls showcased intricate designs, adorning their hair with various ornaments. The crested hairstyle Ojongo remained popular until the mid-20th century and is a distinctive element in Igbo art representing women.…
September 28, 20240Comments
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