The Igbo say, “Ọnụ anaghị atụ egwu, ọ na-agwa mmadụ eziokwu”( the mouth that tells the truth does not tremble). And in Nsukka, one man dares to tell the truth about a forgotten part of Igbo identity, the truth hidden behind wooden masks, dust, and silence. Father Paul Obayi, a Catholic priest and exorcist, walks…
The dust of war had barely settled when strange hymns began to rise from the hills of Arochukwu. The same valleys that once echoed with war cries now trembled with songs of salvation. The Ibini Ukpabi Oracle was silent, its cave sealed, yet another kind of power was spreading not through fear, but through faith.…
The Igbo phrase “okwu na ụka” is a common expression that combines two words: “Okwu” – meaning “word,” “matter,” or “issue.” “Ụka” – which traditionally means “conversation,” “argument,” or “discussion.” Modern usage can also mean “church” or “Christianity.” Together, “okwu na ụka” can be translated as “matters and arguments” or “issues and conversations.” It was…
Who are the Igbo people? The Igbo people are native to the southeastern part of Nigeria. They are one of the largest ethnic groups in Africa, known for their rich cultural heritage, artistic traditions, and entrepreneurial spirit. The Igbo language, which is one of the four official languages of Nigeria, is spoken by more…