Nkwerre located in present-day Imo State, southeastern Nigeria was one of the most technologically advanced ironworking communities in Igboland. Famous for its Opia Egbe (locally manufactured guns), Nkwerre maintained a longstanding tradition of blacksmithing, rooted in both ritual and craftsmanship. However, beginning in the early 20th century, the British colonial government issued several laws restricting…
The figure of Akalaka occupies a central position in the collective memory of the Igbo people of Ogba, Ekpeye, and Ikwerre peoples of present-day Rivers State, Nigeria. His story blends history, oral tradition, and ethnolinguistic continuity, linking three closely related communities to a shared ancestral source. While various traditions claim Akalaka was a Benin prince,…
The Igbo people in southeastern Nigeria are known for their rich culture, which values family, community, and traditions. Women play a big role in Igbo society as wives (“Nwunye Di”), mothers, and keepers of matrilineal ties. “Nwunye Di” means “wife of the husband” or sometimes “co-wife” in families with more than one wife. It shows…
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