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Ogbo ngelenge is an idiophone used by the igbo people of Nigeria. Mostly found among the Isuochi of modern day Anambra state and Mbaise people in modern day Imo state . Ngelenge is cut out from a tree , called osisi ogirishi (ogirishi tree). The instrument is played by hand, made of tuned wooden…
The Igbo people, often referred to as the “Heebo, Eboe, Ibo people” in historical records, demonstrated remarkable expertise in the construction of canoes during the pre-colonial era especially tribes in the Niger Delta areas like the Aboh (Ndokwa), Oguta (Ugwuta), Ekpeye, Awarra, Enuani, Onitsha, Ogbaru, Alenso (Egbema), Etc,. These canoes were not only essential for…
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,…
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