Ethnohistory Archives ~ Ozi Ikòrò

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Dick Azundah Hekerem Emejuru: The Man Who Struck the Chord of Division Between the South-South and South-East Igbo People

By Ogwe Chibuzor & Edited by Idenze Ezeme In the contested terrain of southern Nigeria’s ethnic historiography, few individuals have influenced the identity discourse of the South-South Igbo People as…

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3 days ago

Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory

Iko Mbara: Concubinage and the Social Order among the Ngwa Igbo

In the cultural life of the Ngwa Igbo, a significant Igbo sub-group in present-day Abia State, relationships between men and women have always reflected more than personal affection. They express…

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3 days ago

Anthropology and Ethnography Ethnohistory

Akalaka: The Progenitor of the Ogba, Ekpeye, and Ikwerre People

A dancer Ogbukele festival, Ekpafia Igbo. Photographed by G.I. Jones The figure of Akalaka occupies a central position in the collective memory of the Igbo people of Ogba,…

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Aug 2025

Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory

The Osu Institution in Igbo Society: Outcasts, Priestly Functions, and the Atlantic Slave Trade

Alusi shrine with its priest (seated) and the osu (‘ritual slave’), Orsu, West Isuama Igbo. Photograph by G. I. Jones, 1930s. Jones Archive, Southern Illinois University In different Igbo societies, Osu…

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Aug 2025

Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory Historical Studies

Iru-Egbede: Grove Custodians and Spiritual Origins of the Ika-Igbo People

A courtesy visit to the Okpala Ukwu of Iru Egbede kingdom and his elders in council. Credit: Ezumezu Royal Tv Iru-Egbede is one of the oldest ancestral settlements within the Ika-Igbo…

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Jun 2025

Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory Historical Studies

The Ikolo: A Sacred Sonic Symbol of Aguleri’s Cultural and Spiritual Heritage

Ikoro Drum, Amongst the Igbos, G.T. Basden (1921) In the heart of Igbo land, within the ancient kingdom of Aguleri, on the Omambala River side in Southeastern Nigeria, the Ikolo sacred…

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Jun 2025

Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory

Ohuhu/Olokoro-Igbo Man with Ritual Headdress

Photograph by G.I. Jones, 1930s. A man from the Ohuhu/Olokoro-Igbo community sits in his compound, holding an ogbom headdress. The skillfully carved wooden headdress showcases a seated figure(female) on a stool…

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Jun 2025

Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory

The Impact of Western Christianity on Nsukka-Igbo Marriage Rituals: A Cultural and Spiritual Dilemma

Marriage is a big event that carries cultural, spiritual and community power everywhere. In Nsukka, on the side of Igboland, Nigeria, marriage is not just a man-and-woman business but the…

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Jun 2025

Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory

The Igbo-African Ecology and Worldview: A Framework for Sustainable Eco-Communitarianism

The Igbo people have a strong relationship with nature and many cultural practices that teach people good ways to protect the environment. Their traditional way of life is farming, fishing,…

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Jun 2025

Ethnohistory Historical Studies

The Enugu-Ezike Migration from Enugwu-Ukwu

Enugu-Ezike welcome signpost, photo by BBC Igbo. Nestled in the northern part of Enugu State, Nigeria, lies Enugu-Ezike, a community renowned for its rich cultural heritage and historical significance. With a…