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Read the register entry for Osomari · the register places it in Anambra
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The word “Igbo” often brings to mind a single ethnic identity, but anyone who has studied the region knows this isn’t the full picture. The Igbo cultural zone is not a monolith, it is a constellation. Within it are multiple Igboid subgroups, each with its own history, dialect, customs, worldview, and artistic style. From…
Most of the traditional leaders in Igbo society are men. However, there is a particular tradition in Western (also known as Anioma) and some part of Northern Igboland whereby women also have leadership roles. This tradition isn’t something new; history shows that women have often been involved in leadership and governance in Igbo society. One…