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The Ijaw people, one of the oldest ethnic groups in Nigeria and the largest in the Niger Delta, have developed a distinctive material culture shaped almost entirely by their riverine environment. Surrounded by creeks, estuaries, mangrove swamps, and waterways, the Ijaw have historically depended on the river for transportation, food, economic survival, and spiritual…
Umuada is a strong traditional group among Igbo people in Southeast Nigeria. Women who created it are daughters of one lineage or community. Whether they are married or not. The word “Umuada” is derived from the Igbo words “Umu” (meaning “children” or “plenty”) and “ada” (meaning “daughter”), so it translates to “daughters of the…
The Anioma people are among the smallest groupings of the Igbo ethnic group. They are mainly from Delta State, Nigeria, though the majority are from Edo State. The term “Anioma” was coined from the initial letters of four dialect groups that surround the area: Aniocha, Ndokwa, Ika, and Oshimili, with “MA” added to complete the…
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