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Enugwu-Ukwu is a great town on top of a big hill in Anambra State, Nigeria. It is the first son and Okpala (paternal head) of the UmuNri clan, and they call it “Igbo Heartland” because of the big role it played in the history of Igbo land. It is on top of a high hill,”…
The Iyom title is one of the most prestigious honours bestowed upon women in traditional Igbo society. It is a title of distinction, symbolising integrity, social influence, and community leadership. The Iyom stands as the female equivalent of the male Ozo title — both representing honour, dignity, and guardianship of cultural values. Unlike the Otu…
In the early 20th century, British anthropologist Northcote Thomas embarked on a series of anthropological surveys commissioned by the British colonial government. His work primarily focused on the cultures, languages, and social structures of various ethnic groups in Nigeria, including the Igbo people. Between 1910 and 1911, Thomas conducted extensive research in southeastern Nigeria, producing…
Nri Obalike, the Eze Nri from Uruoji, ruled as the Eze Nri from 1889 to 1935, a period marked by significant political and cultural challenges in the north-central Igbo region. His reign coincided with the peak of British colonial expansion into Igboland, which brought about the systematic imposition of indirect rule and the restructuring of…
“King of Ndri & his people. Clapping of hands.” Agukwu Nri, c. 1911. MAA Cambridge. “In his own house, or in the town of Aguku, a large single bell is used and, when the Eze-Nri strikes this, all the people present clap their hands.” Northcote Thomas, 1913. The oldest kingdom in Nigeria is widely believed…
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