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Mgbeke is a widely known name across alaigbo that translates to a girl child born on eke market day (one of the 4 Igbo market days). But in the modern day parlance Mgbeke translates to an unrefined or local girl today which is a derogatory translation to such a full rich name. The name Mgbeke…
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…
The Atlantic slave trade, despite its vast erasure of African identities, left behind fragments like names that offer glimpses into the lives of the people stolen from their homelands. Some of these names preserved in historical records belonged to Igbo individuals who were intercepted by anti-slavery patrols before reaching the Americas. The African Origins project…
The Igbo people in Southeast Nigeria are known for their rich culture, full of different languages, traditions, and stories. In Ntezi, a town in Ishielu, Ebonyi State, the Korring language and unique customs shine brightly. This article looks at the Korring language, the effects of Christian missionaries, the skill of basket weaving, and the beauty…
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