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Enugwu-Ukwu is a great town on top of a big hill in Anambra State, Nigeria. It is the first son and Okpala (paternal head) of the UmuNri clan, and they call it “Igbo Heartland” because of the big role it played in the history of Igbo land. It is on top of a high hill,”…
Shrubbery is the focal point for the veneration of Ànà (Ala, Ali, Ani, Eli, Ali), the Earth Mother, at Nofia (Nawfia), in today’s Anambra State. Igbo customary law is based on the sanctions of Ànà. Photographed by Northcote Thomas, c. 1910-11.
The Iyom title is one of the most prestigious honours bestowed upon women in traditional Igbo society. It is a title of distinction, symbolising integrity, social influence, and community leadership. The Iyom stands as the female equivalent of the male Ozo title — both representing honour, dignity, and guardianship of cultural values. Unlike the Otu…
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