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Igodomigodo

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The Power of the Obas: A Look at the Kingdom of Benin’s Golden Age (c. 13th–17th Centuries)

The Kingdom of Benin, one of the most powerful pre-colonial states in West Africa, flourished between the 13th and 17th centuries. Its rise to prominence was marked by a complex political system, impressive artistry, organized military strength, and the remarkable authority of its rulers, the Obas. These kings were not only political leaders but also…

Dick Azundah Hekerem Emejuru: The Man Who Struck the Chord of Division Between the South-South and South-East Igbo People

By Ogwe Chibuzor & Edited by Idenze Ezeme In the contested terrain of southern Nigeria’s ethnic historiography, few individuals have influenced the identity discourse of the South-South Igbo People as profoundly—and controversially—as Late Elder Dick Azundah Hekerem Emejuru. Through his long career in education and his writings on the origins of the Ikwerre, Ogba, and…