Abia Archives ~ Ozi Ikòrò

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Masquerades performing during the Arobinagu Agwunsi Festival at Nri. Photo - Vanguardngr The Arobinagu Agwunsi, commonly known as the Agwu Ofia Festival, is a vibrant celebration among the Igbo people of…

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Apr 2025

Umuada: The Silent Matriarchs of Igbo Society and the Spirit of African Feminism

Ụmụada Group Umuada is a strong traditional group among Igbo people in Southeast Nigeria. Women who created it are daughters of one lineage or community. Whether they are married or not.…

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Apr 2025

Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory Historical Studies

The Riverine Igbo People: Culture, Economy, and History of the Water-Loving Communities around River Niger

Oguta Lake / Charles Alozie The Riverine Igbos are a distinct group of people within the Igbo tribe, one of the largest ethnic groups in Africa. They live in riverine areas,…

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Dec 2024

Cultural Heritage Historical Studies

Michael Okpara: A Legacy of Leadership and His Remembrance Day

Introduction Michael Iheonukara Okpara (1920–1984) was a visionary Nigerian statesman, medical doctor and nationalist leader who significantly influenced Nigeria’s political and economic landscape, particularly as the Premier of Eastern Nigeria…

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Nov 2024

Historical Studies

Alvan Ikoku: The Life and Legacy of a Nigerian Educational Pioneer

Mazi Alvan Ikoku, whose portrait graces the Nigerian 10 naira note, is one of Nigeria’s most celebrated educationists. Despite this honour, few Nigerians truly understand his contributions to education, nationalism,…

Arobinagu Agwunsi: The Agwu Ofia Festival in Igbo Culture

Umuada: The Silent Matriarchs of Igbo Society and the Spirit of African Feminism

The Riverine Igbo People: Culture, Economy, and History of the Water-Loving Communities around River Niger

Michael Okpara: A Legacy of Leadership and His Remembrance Day

Alvan Ikoku: The Life and Legacy of a Nigerian Educational Pioneer