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Arobinagu Agwunsi

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Arobinagu Agwunsi: The Agwu Ofia Festival in Igbo Culture

The Arobinagu Agwunsi, commonly known as the Agwu Ofia Festival, is a vibrant celebration among the Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria. This festival honours Agwu Nsi, the Igbo deity of healing, divination, and wisdom, who plays a central role in Igbo spirituality. Held annually in many Igbo communities, particularly in states like Anambra, Enugu, Imo,…

Iguaro: The Igbo Calendar, Culture, and Cosmology

The Iguaro or Ògụ́àfọ̀ is a sacred ritual that marks the beginning of the Igbo lunar calendar, proclaimed by the Eze Nri, the spiritual and cultural leader of the Nri civilisation. For over a millennium, this tradition has signalled the start of the Igbo year in February, guided by the cycles of the moon. Rooted…