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The Introduction of Warrant Chiefs to Anioma People: Western Disruption of the People’s Traditional Institution

    The extinction of the traditional structure of leadership in Anioma was heavily influenced by the introduction of warrant chiefs by the British colonial administration. Formerly, the people of Anioma governed themselves via a decentralized system of leadership. The institution of politics in Anioma was community driven, in a way that, leadership was shared across village assemblies, families…

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Journey from Youthful to Elderly: The Role AGE-GRADES Play in Anioma System of Justice and Governance

  Obi Okosi I, with group of children in Önïcha . Photographed by Herbert Wimberley, c. 1903-18.   In every Anioma community, the system of age grade has always been the cornerstone of the society.. The age grades played major roles in making sure governance is in order. Ranging from young people to elders in various Anioma communities, everyone…

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Nwaokoye Odinigbo, IsiNze ofUruoji, consecratingelephant tusksforfour ozomen who are taking the okike title

The Influence of Nri: Leadership, Titles, and Cultural Heritage in Igbo Land

Nwaokoye Odinigbo, isi Nze of Uruoji, consecrating elephant tusk for four  Ozo men who are taking the okike title   Nri culture is one of the most fascinating and significant subcultures in the Igbo cultural area. With unique title and religious systems, which have been adopted by much of Igbo land, Nri’s influence is undeniably profound and…

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