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Ogbu

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Traditional Igbo Diet and Food Practices: A Historical Perspective

The traditional diet of the Igbo people in Southern Nigeria reflects their agrarian lifestyle, cultural values, and resource utilization. Historical accounts, such as those by G. I. Jones and H. Mulhall (1949), as well as photographs and ethnographic studies like those of Gustaf Bolinder (1930–31), provide valuable insights into the food practices and social structures…

War Towers of Igbo Compounds: Guardians of a Troubled Past

During the Atlantic slave trade, Igbo communities in southeastern Nigeria faced unprecedented threats especially north-central Igboland. Raids and kidnappings became commonplace as slavers sought captives to fuel the transatlantic human trade. In response, the Igbo people developed a unique architectural feature: war towers. Known locally as “obuna enu or ụnọ aja”, these towers were a…