Discography Archives ~ Ozi Ikòrò

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When you hear “ iwu onye Ababanna “ you immediately think ‘melody’. Ababanna is a name that commands immediate respect in the Bongo genre. He isn't just a…

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Apr 2026

Biography Discography

Sunny Bobo: The Bongo King

When you think of the ultimate Igbo groove soundtrack, the kind of music that makes you lose it on the dance floor. Sunny Bobo is the bongo maestro that…

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Mar 2026

Anthropology and Ethnography Art Discography

Igbo Musical Instruments : A Lost Art : Ogbo Ngelenge

Ogbo ngelenge is an idiophone used by the igbo people of Nigeria. Mostly found among the Isuochi of modern day Anambra state and Mbaise people in modern day Imo…

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Mar 2026

Biography Discography

James Iroha – Life and Legacy

James Iroha was one of the pioneers of Nigerian television comedy and an influential figure in the development of modern Nigerian entertainment. Popularly known by his stage name “Giringory”, he…

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Feb 2026

Anthropology and Ethnography Discography Historical Studies

The Guild of Metal Workers: Itsekiri’s Independent Evolution in Brass and Iron Work for Maritime Tools

Local blacksmiths at work in Nigeria, demonstrating traditional ironworking skills central to forging blades, tools, and components used in maritime gear and craft maintenance across West African riverine communities. Photo…

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Jan 2026

Cultural Heritage Discography

Igbo Musical Instruments : A lost Art :Ichaka

Ichaka with cowries around it. Photo credit; Music Africa Awake Sound classification The Ichaka is made of gourd or calabash loosely covered with beads. When tapped or shaken it…

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Jan 2026

Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage Discography

Igbo Musical Instruments : A Lost Art : Igba

Igba (Talking/Cylinder Drum). Photo credit : Umuigbo magazine Sound classification: Igba is a membranophone, which means they produce sound from a vibrating stretched membrane. Igba (Cylinder-drum) is a piece…

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Jan 2026

Anthropology and Ethnography Discography

Igbo Musical Instruments : A Lost Art : Enenke

antelope-nigerian-animal-min-Photo credit : https://dnbstories.com/ Sound classification Enenke is an a erophone, which means they produce sound primarily through the vibration of a column of air. These instruments include trumpet, opi…

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Jan 2026

Anthropology and Ethnography Discography Historical Studies

The Legend of Idibie: The Role of the Benin Diviner Who Guided Ginuwa’s Journey

Divination board used by diviners to consult the oracle, representing objects similar to those an advisor like Idibie might have used for guidance. Photo credit; Ji-Elle viaWikimedia Commons The migration of…

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Jan 2026

Cultural Heritage Discography Ethnohistory Historical Studies

Igbo Musical Instruments : A Lost Art : Udu Drums

Udu Drums Udu is both an African aerophone and an idiophone used by the igbo people of Nigeria. The udu is a clay water jug with an additional hole that aids…