Cultural Heritage Archives ~ Page 50 of 57 ~ Ozi Ikòrò

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"Ifogu masquerade depicting the band seated on the ground and two masqueraders wearing Mba masks in the background. The band members are playing slit wooden slit drums and some are…

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Nov 2024

Cultural Heritage

Igbo Knowledge of Stars and Seasons

The Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria have a rich culture that includes a deep understanding of the stars and the changing seasons. Centuries earlier, the Igbo depended on observations of…

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Nov 2024

Cultural Heritage Discography

The Royal Drums of Ubulu: How Music Brought People Together

Music has always been essential to people, helping them connect, celebrate, and share stories. In the Igbo culture of southeastern Nigeria, The Royal Drums of Ubulu are more than just…

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Nov 2024

Cultural Heritage Historical Studies

A Brief History of Chukwu Abiama

Chukwu Abiama is a vital part of Igbo culture and spirituality. Its history goes back to before Christianity came to Nigeria. The Igbo people regarded it as an oracle, meaning…

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Nov 2024

Cultural Heritage

The Meaning of Iron in Igbo Culture and Its Importance in Tradition

Onu Oshuru (lit. Oshuru Bottomless Pit), one of several structures found at the Lejja communal sacred solar plaza, Nsukka. Utu-Udele-Igwe, a solar-tree deity of justice in this locale is said…

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Nov 2024

Cultural Heritage

Herbal Medicine and Healing in Ubulu Kingdom

Ubulu Kingdom is known for its strong traditions in herbal medicine and natural healing. These practices, rooted in the community’s history and culture, have been passed down through generations. Herbal…

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Nov 2024

Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory Historical Studies

Community Away From Home: Living Testament of Igbo Cultural Integration and Yoruba Ancestry

HRM Obi Okafor Ogoh Obi of UkwuNzu Settled in Anioma region of Nigeria, is a historically rich and Unique community called Olokunmi. Seen in places such as Ukwunzu, Ugbodu, and Ubulubu,…

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Nov 2024

Cultural Heritage Historical Studies

Uli Art and Cultural Transformation in Igboland: The Influence of Missionary Intervention and the Resilience of Igbo Artistic Traditions

Igbo lady decorating house walls with uli, Igboland. Photo by Margaret Courtney-Clarke, late 1980s. Uli art, a distinctive form of body and wall decoration traditionally practiced by Igbo women, represents a…

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Nov 2024

Cultural Heritage

The Sacred Forests of Ubulu Kingdom: Places of Nature and Spiritual Importance

Ubulu Kingdom, situated in Delta State, Nigeria, stands out as one of the kingdoms richly endowed with fascinating culture and very strong attachments to traditions. Among the…

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Nov 2024

Cultural Heritage Historical Studies

The Heritage of Ndoki Weaving: Akwete Cloth and the Debate on Cultural Ownership in Southeastern Nigeria

Akwete (Ndoki Igbo) Weaver (Postcard). Akwete cloth, woven by the Ndoki Igbo people, represents a rich textile tradition with deep roots in Southeastern Nigeria. Traditionally, the town of Akwete has been…