Agriculture Archives ~ Ozi Ikòrò

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The bloomery technique represents one of the earliest and most influential methods of iron production in human history. Used across ancient Europe, Asia, and Africa including among several Nigerian iron-smelting…

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Jan 2026

Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory Historical Studies

The Impact on the “Yam Revolution”

Igbos in diaspora celebrating Iwa-Ji in Dublin, Ireland. Photo credit; Wikipedia Yam (Dioscorea rotundata and Dioscorea cayenensis) has long been one of the most important food crops in West Africa, especially…

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Feb 2025

Cultural Heritage

Nkisi River and Its Revered Goddess: A Cultural and Geographical Overview

Concrete Bridge over NKissi Creek, Onitsha, built by R C McWhirter 1909. River Niger. Photo: A Mighty Tree The Nkisi River, also called Nkisa, is an important river in southeastern Nigeria,…

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Feb 2025

Cultural Heritage ⁠Religion and Spirituality

The Igbo Yam Barn: Tradition, Storage, and Celebration

Introduction Yam is an essential crop in Igbo culture, often referred to as the “king crop.” It is not just a source of food but also a symbol of wealth,…

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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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Oct 2024

Historical Studies

Dr. M. I. Okpara: The Architect of The Agricultural Revolution in Eastern Nigeria

Dr. Michael Okpara at the Nō 10 Downing Street, London, U.K. Dr. Michael Iheonukara Okpara is often hailed as the architect of the agricultural revolution in Eastern Nigeria. As the Premier…

Tag: Agriculture

The “Bloomery” Technique: From Ore to Iron

Nkisi River and Its Revered Goddess: A Cultural and Geographical Overview

The Igbo Yam Barn: Tradition, Storage, and Celebration

Michael Okpara: A Legacy of Leadership and His Remembrance Day

Dr. M. I. Okpara: The Architect of The Agricultural Revolution in Eastern Nigeria