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In a quiet gallery in New York, soft watercolour hues meet the gaze like whispers from another realm. Figures float between the real and the ethereal, brown-skinned, adorned in cosmic symbols, their faces serene yet defiant. This is A Spiral Shell, the creation of Chioma Ebinama, the Nigerian-born, U.S.-based artist who has emerged as one…
The Igbo say, “Nwata bulie aka gbagbuo ozu, o mara na ọ bụ ihe dị ndụ o buliri” (when a child lifts what he believes to be a corpse and it moves, he learns it was alive all along). That is how Nnedi Okorafor’s journey began with a love that seemed lifeless to others: comics.…
The Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria have a vibrant spiritual heritage that is deeply rooted in their traditional religion, Odinani (also known as Odinala). At the heart of this cosmology lies Amadioha, the revered god of thunder and lightning, a deity whose presence commands both fear and respect. Known as the “King of the Sky,”…
In Igbo culture, rivers and lakes are more than just water—they’re alive with powerful spirits. These water divinities, often called river gods and goddesses, are sacred to the Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria. They represent fertility, wealth, beauty, and power, and their presence shapes the lives of communities near major water bodies. From the mighty…
Once upon a time, there was a beautiful young maiden in a village. She was known far and wide for her incredible beauty, and many suitors came from different corners of the world to ask for her hand in marriage. Despite the many wonderful offers, the maiden was very picky. No matter how handsome, rich,…
Once upon a time, there was a beautiful girl named Obaledo, known throughout her village for her charm. During a time when monsters roamed the land at night, taking what they wanted, everyone knew to follow the rules to stay safe. One day, while her parents were away, they left her yam and snail for…
Long before the arrival of Christianity and the dominance of modern religious beliefs, the people of Okposi in Ohaozara LGA, Ebonyi State, held deep reverence for a sacred guardian, the Aka snake. This vibrant green, non-venomous serpent was more than just an ordinary creature; it was believed to embody the spirits of the ancestors, serving…
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