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OKIKE is a curved ivory colored music instrument made from elephant tusks or large horn of an Elephant. With an opening by the side and an opening at the edge for producing sound as air is forced through it. It is carried by the ọzọ titled men in Igbo communities. History And Significance Of Okike…
The Niger Delta emerged as one of West Africa’s most dynamic commercial regions during the Atlantic trade era, and among its coastal polities, the Kalabari Kingdom distinguished itself as a dominant maritime power. Situated strategically along the creeks and waterways of the eastern Delta, Kalabari developed into a thriving hub of long-distance trade, diplomacy, and…
Elem Kalabari, often called the Kalabari Kingdom or New Shipping Port, is a traditional polity in the Niger Delta whose story is one of transformation: from humble fishing roots to a powerful delta city-state. Situated on islands, creeks, and mangroves in modern Rivers State, the Kalabari people have long leveraged their riverine environment, trade…
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