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Odinani: The Spiritual and Cultural Backbone of the Igbo People

Odinani is the traditional spiritual belief system of the Igbo people from southeastern Nigeria. It centres on the harmony between humans, nature, the unseen world, and the ancestors. Even though Christianity is widespread today, Odinani still quietly shapes how Igbo people live, celebrate, and understand their place in the universe. It remains an invisible thread…

Five Things That Must Never Happen During the Holy Week of “Ịwu Ubulu”

The Ịwu Festival begins on an “Afọ” market day with the cultural activities that precede the holy week of the festival. The sacred week ends when a cannon shot from the palace breaks the silence.  As the saying goes: “Iwu bia na Afọ, naa na-nkwọ” meaning Ịwu begins on Afọ and ends on Nkwọ. The…