Igbo and African Contributions to the American Steel Industry

— Walter C. Rucker Jr. (2010). Igbo. In: Encyclopedia of African American History. ABC-CLIO. p. 53. Photo: Ukpuru The contributions of Igbo people and other Africans to the American steel and iron industry remain one of the lesser-known but highly significant aspects of African heritage in the United States. Many enslaved Africans, including Igbo blacksmiths, were…

ByIdenze EzemeMarch 29, 20250Comments

The Igbo-Ukwu Bronze Treasures: A Window into Africa’s Ancient Past

Pot made with leaded bronze rediscovered in what is purported to be an uncovered shrine at Isaiah Anozie's compound in today's Igbo Ukwu, Anambra State. The pot has since been dated to around the 9th century and was made by unknown artists and for unknown reasons. Photo by Dirk Bakker. National Museum, Lagos. In 1939, an…

ByChuka OdikeJanuary 16, 20250Comments

Igbo, Benin, or Yoruba: Which Ethnicity is the Oldest?

Map of Nigeria showing regions mainly occupied by the Igbo, Benin, and Yoruba tribes. Photo: Researchgate The question of which ethnicity is the oldest among the Igbo, Benin, and Yoruba has long been debated by historians, anthropologists, and lovers of African history. These three groups possess rich cultural traditions and ancient stories of origin supported by…

ByIdenze EzemeDecember 21, 20240Comments