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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 of the Anglican Church's earlier penetration into the Ijaw country, Ijaw missionaries and educators (some of Okrikan origin) became the Diobu's first ministers and teachers. The…

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Chukwu is Aro, Not Nri: Understanding Igbo Cosmology Beyond Misinterpretations

Sketch of Igbo Cosmology / Unknown source. Many have misunderstood the concept of "Chukwu" in Igbo culture. That confusion arose partly due to colonialism and missionization that sought to reform Igbo understandings of deity to better fit Judeo-Christian beliefs about one all-powerful God . However, Igbo worship was historically a belief in many gods, each…

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Igbo Recoil : Unyielding Spirit of an Ancient Traveler Tribe

Mgbedike Masquerade of Nri-Oka, Seen in Okitipupa, Ondo State 1940s     Igbo people, from ancient times have been proven to be travelers and sojourners, their exploration spirit has most times led them to settle in distant areas s including parts of Ile Ife down to benin areas. However, certain misconceptions for long time has clouded the history of…

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Amoung The Igbo People of Nigeria

Igbo masquerade ©Lasttribe   The Igbo people are a brilliant definition of how variety can foster cultural harmony. The Igbo did not stop being one of Nigeria's most cohesive ethnic groupings, by a common language that brings communities across geographical areas. The Igbo language remains the primary identity marker, signifying the tenacity and continuity of pan-Igbo culture,…

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Ndi Anioma: A Unified Igbo Journey

Anioma Carnival ©OFAAC Anioma Carnival ©OFAAC   Ndi Anioma is predominantly the Igbo-speaking group of present-day Delta state, politically, they are grouped to Delta North senatorial district, although, some parts of Edo state like Igbanke and its environs that speak Ika are politically carved into Edo state today but they are part of Anioma, the boundaries of Anioma spans…

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Coronation of Obi Ezeagwuna II: A Chapter of Igbo Tradition in Oligbo Kingdom of Issele-Uku

Obi of Oligbo   Oligbo ancient Kingdom of Issele-Uku crowned, Obi Nduka Ezeagwuna II, on December 21, 2016 The coronation of Oligbo kingdom, deeply rooted in Igbo sacred rites and customs , showcased the people's dedication towards the preservation of their rich Igbo cultural heritage and it also highlighted the symbol of continuing the authority passed down via…

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