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Anam is an old riverine Igbo community in present-day Anambra State. Its people came together through several waves of migration from different parts of the Igbo-speaking region and from neighbouring areas. The name is traditionally understood not as that of one founding ancestor but as a collective label for people who arrived from different places…
In the heart of Igbo land, within the ancient kingdom of Aguleri, on the Omambala River side in Southeastern Nigeria, the Ikolo sacred drum beats as a powerful symbol of cultural identity, spiritual power, and community unity. It was carved from the hollow trunk of the mahogany tree. This untuned idiophone, which they make from…
Aguleri is an old town in Anambra State, Nigeria, where the people are well-known in Igbo history as one of the oldest and most respected communities in Igboland. Some people see it as the place where the Igbo people first started. The town strongly connects with the legend of Eri, a mystical person people believe…
During colonial times, the Anambra people and the Igbo communities in Delta, especially the Anioma region, faced difficulties. The British colonization of Nigeria, especially in the southeastern and Niger Delta regions, is closely linked to these conflicts. This period demonstrates the Igbo people’s tenacity, resistance, and the many hardships they faced as the British…
Many believe “Anambra” is a recent invention created during Nigeria’s post-colonial period. However, historical records prove that variations of the name—such as “Anambara” and “Anambala”—were in use long before British rule. These earlier versions reflect the Indigenous Igbo pronunciation. The spelling “Anambra” is simply a colonial adaptation of the traditional name. Early Mention of Anambara…
Egwu Ogene, which means “bell music,” is a traditional type of music from the Enugu people in Southeastern Nigeria. This music gets its name from the ogene, a metal bell that plays a vital role in the performance. In the past, Egwu Ogene was used mainly for rituals, especially those related to spirits. Over time,…
Embedded within the cultural fabric of Igboland are the Oru people, a unique and distinct group within the larger Igbo ethnic family. The adage “Oru na Igbo bu ofu,” meaning “Oru and Igbo are one,” underscores a shared heritage; however, the Oru have cultivated their own riverine way of life, rich with distinct customs, beliefs,…
“Alaigbo” A breakdown of Igboland cultural regions, ethnic divisions, tribes and sub-tribes. 1. Cross River Igbo (Aro) – Location: Found primarily in the eastern part of Igboland, close to the Cross River area. – Key areas: Arochukwu, Afikpo, Ahaba, Nguzu-Edda, Ihechiowa, Ohafia, Isuikwuato, Abiriba, Bende, and Isiama – Tribes: – Aro – Edda –…
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