The Monopolization of Resources and Export of Raw Minerals by British Firms in the Oguta Area

A British colonial mineral survey party in the Oguta area. Mineral surveys of the Southern and Northern Nigeria Protectorates were commissioned in 1903 and 1904 by the British Secretary of State for the colonies. Through the lens of the current colonial economy of colonial Nigeria, Oguta was economically exploited by the British. After the 1880s, Britain…

ByChukaOctober 24, 20240Comments

Historical Studies

Resilience and Tradition: The Cultural, Social, and Agricultural Heritage of Ubulu Kingdom

The Ubulu Kingdom is a culturally and traditionally endowed kingdom situated in the midst of a dense and rich rainforest that greatly influences the lifestyle of its inhabitants. The way of life in Ubulu is hugely influenced by its agricultural practice, artistic expressions, and social structures, making it …

ByIde NzeOctober 24, 20240Comments

Ethnohistory

Mgbakwu: A short history of Mgbakwu People

Man from Mgbakwu, p.d. Anambra State. Photo by Northcote Thomas, early 1910s. One Abogu, a famous hunter associated with an autochthonous tradition of origin, was said to be the founder of Mgbaukwu, Nteje (Nteleje) and Ukwulu. Abogu, according to tradition, was longing for male children who would succeed him. Thus, when at last his first son was…

ByChukaOctober 23, 20240Comments

Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory Historical Studies

The Acculturation of Benin derived titles in Ubulu-Ukwu kingdom

Onishe Ezemu Ubulu-Ukwu Ubulu-Ukwu is a prominent Igbo kingdom in Anioma, with a rich history of interrelationship with her neighboring powers, mostly old Benin kingdom. Some titles in the traditional hierarchy of Ubulu-Ukwu were adapted via their interwoven with Benin, some of which are reflections of exchanges which culturally occurred via warfare , migration, and diplomacy. Although…

ByChukwuwike OssaiOctober 23, 20240Comments

Cultural Heritage

Five Things That Must Never Happen During the Holy Week of “Ịwu Ubulu”

The Ịwu Festival begins on an "Afọ" market day with the cultural activities that precede the holy week of the festival. The sacred week ends when a cannon shot from the palace breaks the silence. As the saying goes: "Iwu bia na Afọ, naa na-nkwọ" meaning Ịwu begins on Afọ and ends on Nkwọ.…

ByIde NzeOctober 23, 20240Comments

Anthropology and Ethnography Historical Studies

Power and Belief: The Nri Cosmological Influence on Political Governance

The Nri people are a significant Igbo ethnic group in Igbo land that established their influence through a state system that was rooted in deep, profound religious beliefs. At the core of this system was the Eze Nri, a physical representation of a higher supernatural authority, believed to reside in Nri town. To understand the…

ByIde NzeOctober 23, 20240Comments

Cultural Heritage Historical Studies

The Role of Ubulu-Ukwu in Early Igbo Revolt to Invasion

Obi Ofulue Okonkwo of Ubulu-Ukwu Ubulu-Ukwu upholds a crucial place in history of ndi Anioma and ndi Igbo in general for its resistance to the Benin invasion in early times, prior the heroic Ekumeku movement. Oba Akengbuda of Benin in the 18th century executed a three-pronged war attack through his most powerful warriors, unfortunately the armies…

ByChukwuwike OssaiOctober 22, 20240Comments

Cultural Heritage

A Festival of Ribaldry: A Brief History of “Ine Ubulu“

The Ụbụlụ-Ukwu Ine festival is an important event among the people. It takes place on a Wednesday every September, the people say, on the "ninth moon." There are three major festivals in the kingdom: the Ine, the Iwu, and the Iwa-ji (New Yam). How the Ine Festival Began As he said, Dịọkpa…

ByIde NzeOctober 22, 20240Comments

Cultural Heritage

Iwu-Ubulu: As It Was In The Beginning

The Iwu festival is the most culturally significant event in Ubulu Kingdom's life, steeped deeply in its historical beginnings. It has its origin from two of the early settlers of the village now known as Ubulu-Uku: Ezemu, the great progenitor of the kingdom; and Anugwe, a well-established yam farmer who preferred modesty and peace to…

ByIde NzeOctober 22, 20240Comments

Historical Studies

Dr. M. I. Okpara: The Architect of The Agricultural Revolution in Eastern Nigeria

Dr. Michael Okpara at the Nō 10 Downing Street, London, U.K. Dr. Michael Iheonukara Okpara is often hailed as the architect of the agricultural revolution in Eastern Nigeria. As the Premier of Eastern Nigeria from 1959 to 1966, Dr. Okpara championed policies that significantly boosted agricultural production and modernized farming practices in the region. His government focused…

ByChukaOctober 22, 20240Comments

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The Monopolization of Resources and Export of Raw Minerals by British Firms in the Oguta Area

Resilience and Tradition: The Cultural, Social, and Agricultural Heritage of Ubulu Kingdom

Mgbakwu: A short history of Mgbakwu People

The Acculturation of Benin derived titles in Ubulu-Ukwu kingdom

Five Things That Must Never Happen During the Holy Week of “Ịwu Ubulu”

The Role of Ubulu-Ukwu in Early Igbo Revolt to Invasion

A Festival of Ribaldry: A Brief History of “Ine Ubulu“

Iwu-Ubulu: As It Was In The Beginning

Dr. M. I. Okpara: The Architect of The Agricultural Revolution in Eastern Nigeria

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