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The Abiriba People of Abia State: History, Culture, and Their Impact on Nigerian Society

The Abiriba people are a special and vibrant group that resides in Abia State of southeastern Nigeria. They know their culture very well. They are very sharp in business. And they have an important history. This essay will discuss their history, culture, social structure, economy, and their contributions to Nigeria. Aerial view of Abriba Community-- Photo…
April 28, 20250Comments

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Missionary Education and Cultural Transformation in Nigeria: The Case of Abiriba Schools

Pole Vaulting, Abiriba School, today's Abia State, ca. 1930-1940. USC Digital Library. Education in colonial Nigeria was largely controlled by Christian missionaries who used it as a tool for religious conversion and cultural transformation. In Abiriba, a prominent Igbo town in today’s Abia State, mission schools became central to this process. The image of pole vaulting…
February 15, 20250Comments

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Cultural Heritage Historical Studies

The Ngbagba Ikoro Masquerade: Celebrating the Igbo Heritage of Abiriba

Otiri Ngbagba Ikoro Masquerade from Abiriba. Photo: Jones Archive The Ngbagba Ikoro  masquerade is a thrilling cultural performance from the Igbo town of Abiriba in Abia State, Nigeria. It showcases the region's rich art and culture. The Masquerade, with the prominent character Otiri, gives insight into the social life, skills, and creativity…
December 29, 20240Comments

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Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage Photos

The Cultural and Symbolic Significance of Igbo Masquerades Masquerades are a cornerstone of Igbos

"Mgbedike or Agu neche Enyi (leopard/elephant) [close-up], Nimo". Photo by G. I. Jones, 1930s. Colourized by Ozi Ikoro 2024.Masquerades are a cornerstone of Igbo culture, representing complex interplays between humanity, the natural world and societal structures. Photographed by G. I. Jones in the 1930s, these artistic expressions capture the diversity and depth of Igbo spirituality…
December 8, 20240Comments

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Anthropology and Ethnography

The Significance of Arioku: A Deity of the Mbaise People in Eastern Nigeria

March 1, 1946. Deity recorded as Arioku, a deity that is sworn to, in Enyiogugu, Mbaise, central Igbo area, Eastern Nigeria. British Museum. Ariọkụ, is a deity primarily associated with Enyiogugu and some communities in Mbaise, a town in Imo State and also neighbouring communities in Abia State. The worship of Arioku is deeply intertwined with the…
October 11, 20240Comments

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