Agbogidi

Nnukwu Okpu/Ogịdị headdress (Large Cap)

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An Ndi-Ichie [titled elders] of Onicha (Onitsha) wearing an ogidi headdress also referred to as nnukwu okpu or the ‘Great Crown,’ mainly worn by titled men of Onitsha during the towns annual Ofala festival. The term “Nnukwu Okpu” translates to “large cap” in Igbo. It is usually made of intricately woven materials, often adorned with … Read more

Aya-Adesuwa: The Ubulu-Uku/Bini War

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A group of Igbo warriors in ancient battle dress at a warrior's funeral. Photo: M. D. W. Jeffreys, 1956.

The war between the Bini Empire and the Ubulu-Uku or Ubulu-Ukwu was one of these great ancient wars that were fought between the Western Igbo people and the Bini Empire due to proximity and the Bini Empire’s constant invasion of Western Igbo land. There are different versions of the story, and they all believe that … Read more

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