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In different Igbo societies, Osu are seen as outcasts or are part of a caste system. It has made people known as Osu discriminated against, especially in terms of who they can marry and can not, and even restricted from taking certain political posts. Osu gained protection from divinities, which protected them from slavery during…
Ogwugwu is a special ancestral spirit in Igbo culture, deeply loved as a powerful mother figure. She connects the living with the spiritual world, especially through rivers and land. This article explains who Ogwugwu is, why she matters to Igbo people, and how she helps solve spiritual problems. Who is Ogwugwu? Ogwugwu is a sacred…
Nkpor originates from the Igbo word “nkpogho,” which means “repositioning.” From this, one can understand the history of the people who moved from where they originally lived. Nkpor is a town with lots of history and culture located in the Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria. In 2007, the estimated population of…
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