Discography Archives ~ Ozi Ikòrò

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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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3 days ago

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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4 days ago

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…

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Jan 2026

Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage Discography Historical Studies

Igbo Musical Instruments : A Lost Art : OPI/OKIKE

OPI OKIKE-METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OKIKE is a curved ivory colored music instrument made from elephant tusks or large horn of an Elephant. With an opening by the side and an…

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Dec 2025

Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage Discography Historical Studies

Calabar as a Seaport: The 400-Year History of One of West Africa’s Most Significant International Trade Hubs.

Duke town, a key settlement in the seaport’s trade network. Photo credit; Wikipedia. For more than four centuries, Calabar has stood as one of West Africa’s most influential seaports, serving as…

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Dec 2025

Biography Discography

Paulson Kalu: The Highlife Maestro of Igbo Music

Paulson Kalu also known by the stage name Afrikhanah or Paulson Kalu Afrikhanah, is one of the most respected figures in Nigerian highlife music, particularly within the Igbo subgenre of…

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Dec 2025

Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage Discography Ethnohistory Folklores Historical Studies

Igbo Musical Instruments : A lost Art : Úbò

Úbò Form: Úbò is an oval shaped instrument that takes the form of a calabash spilt into two and carved with precision . úbò or úbò-aka has 8 metal strings/ keys…

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Dec 2025

Biography Discography

Peacocks International Guitar Band: Crafting the Sound of Nigerian Guitar-Band Highlife

Photo credit: Youtube The Peacocks International Guitar Band occupies an important place in the evolution of Nigerian popular music, especially within the guitar-band highlife tradition that flourished in the mid-twentieth century.…

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Dec 2025

Biography Discography

Christy Essien-Igbokwe: The Voice of Nigeria’s Musical Golden Age

Christy Essien-Igbokwe (1960–2011) remains one of the most celebrated icons in Nigerian music and entertainment. Known widely as the “Lady of Songs,” she combined linguistic versatility, cultural storytelling, and social…