The Spider web (Ududo Okwanka)
The spider, ududo okwanka, serves as a metaphor for the creation of the universe in Igbo folklore. It represents the creative force from the supreme being…
OMU OF ANIOMA,OKPANAM, HRM OBI MARTHA DUNKWU
In Anioma, women played a crucial role through their associations in making sure there's gender balance in political and social spheres.
Omu group , with…
Female titled chiefs in Anioma
The Eze title system of Anioma is primarily connected with male hierarchy, but also features women in crucial positions, this is particularly in Nri communities.
Although males…
Nwaotam Masquerade Play at Akirika Ukwu-Ndoki in 2021, Photographed by Ndoki Nmanma Nu Media Crew
WHO ARE THE OTTAM/OTAM PEOPLE?
The Ndoki people, before the popularization of the Name Ndoki were…
"Ibo Coiffures" Photo: Tribes of the Niger Delta - P.A. Talbot, 1910s.
Igbo coiffures have a rich cultural and historical significance, often symbolizing status, age, marital status, and even spiritual beliefs.…
A titled Igbo man from Ogwashi Ukwu, (Aniocha), Enuani in Delta State, photographed by Northcote Thomas in 1912, and later colorized by Ukpuru in 2019.
Ogwashi Ukwu was founded by Odaigbo…
Photo: Ohafia, 1930s. G. I. Jones.
One version of the origin of Ohafia matriliny describes how pregnant women, during the migrations of the Ohafia people, were sometimes left behind—either because they…
Nwaokoye Odinigbo, isi Nze of Uruoji, consecrating elephant tusk for four Ozo men who are taking the okike title
Nri culture is one of the most fascinating and significant subcultures in…
This is Prince Tshukuma/Chukwuma as depicted by Dr. William Balfour Baikie. He skillfully recreated all the European clothing he is wearing, which astonished Dr. Baikie.
So much so that Dr. Baikie…
Eze Nri Obalike sounding his bell, Thomas Northcote
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In the heart of southeastern Nigeria, the ancient Kingdom of Nri flourished as a powerful medieval entity, extending its spiritual and…