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Akanu Ohafia

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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 this popular West African form. Celebrated for his philosophical lyrics, cultural depth, and decades-spanning musical career, Kalu helped shape the sound of highlife in…

Dike Nwaàmị̀: The Warrior Women of Ohafia and Their Legacy of Courage

Ohafia is a community where rights to farmland are passed down through the maternal line. It is also a place where, although rare, women could join the usually male-only Ekpè society. Some Ohafia women warriors, known as dike nwaàmị̀, are remembered in the history and folktales of Ohafia. One story tells of Nne Mgbaafo, a…

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