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In Igbo society, agriculture has always been more than a means of sustenance; it is a symbol of status, leadership, and communal influence. While yam cultivation is traditionally the domain of men, with titles such as Eze Ji (King of Yams) recognizing successful farmers, women have their own prestigious agricultural titles associated with cocoyam…
Igbo women played significant and powerful roles in pre-colonial Igbo society’s economy. They supported not just their families, but through the control of the food, craft and market industries, they contributed immensely to their community developments. This article will lead you to the contributions of Igbo women in agriculture, local industries and market activities,…
The Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria have a rich culture that includes a deep understanding of the stars and the changing seasons. Centuries earlier, the Igbo depended on observations of the celestial world to guide their agricultural activities, spiritual rituals, and social life. This article looks at Igbo knowledge of stars and seasons, how this…
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