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Iru-Egbede: Grove Custodians and Spiritual Origins of the Ika-Igbo People

Iru-Egbede is one of the oldest ancestral settlements within the Ika-Igbo speaking region of southern Nigeria. In present-day Edo State, Iru holds great historical and spiritual significance as a grove-centred settlement that is deeply rooted in the traditions of northeastern settlers of the Igbo stock, formerly of Ancient Idu. The community speaks a dialect of…

The Musical and Cultural Heritage of Akpo: A Glimpse into Igbo Tradition

Akpo, also known as Ogaranya bi n’ugwu, is the second child of the late Nnoebe Dike. He had three children: Amesi, Akpo and Achina. They gave Akpo the name Akponnaya because he resembles his father so much. Later on, his name was shortened to Akpo. Akponnaya married two wives, Ezi and Ihite. Ezi gave…