Ala Archives ~ Ozi Ikòrò

16

Mar 2026

Cultural Heritage ⁠Religion and Spirituality

The role of women in Igbo traditional religion, including priestesses (Lolo Mmụọ or similar) and female Alusi worship.

Devotees at a female Alụsị shrine, where women play the lead role in the ritual upkeep and invocation of the deity. Photo Credit: Material Culture In the traditional cosmology of the…

14

Mar 2026

Cultural Heritage ⁠Religion and Spirituality

Funeral Rites for Dead Young People in Igboland

Photo credits; Punch newspaper. Funerary practices in Igboland, the cultural homeland of the Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria are among the most elaborate expressions of traditional religion, social values, and community…

13

Mar 2026

Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory

Nkwọ Onunu Festival: Honoring the Mother Goddess in Nsukka Tradition

Festivals in indigenous African societies are not merely entertainments; they are embodied expressions of history, spirituality, community identity, and ecological rhythm. Among the Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria, the Nkwọ…

18

Dec 2025

Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory Folklores

Onughotu: The Igbo Deity of Unity and Communal Harmony

Photo credit; Igbo Cyber Shrine. Igbo traditional religion, commonly known as Odinani, is a complex spiritual system rooted in community life, moral order, and cosmic balance. Within this worldview, deities (alụ́si)…

15

Dec 2025

Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory Folklores Historical Studies

Ojukwu: The Little-Known God of Healing in Igbo Cosmology

Within the diverse pantheon of Igbo traditional religion, some deities are widely recognized such as Ala, Amadioha, and Ogwugwu, while others exist quietly in localized traditions yet play deeply meaningful…

16

Oct 2025

Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage Historical Studies

The Igbo Concept of Land: Heritage, Kinship, and Spirituality

Igbo woman with ivory anklets returning from farm work, symbolising status and cultural elegance. Photographed by Gustaf Bolinder, 1930–31. Ala bụ ụwa mmadụ( The earth is the world of man.)Human life…

02

Aug 2025

Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory Historical Studies

Iru-Egbede: Grove Custodians and Spiritual Origins of the Ika-Igbo People

A courtesy visit to the Okpala Ukwu of Iru Egbede kingdom and his elders in council. Credit: Ezumezu Royal Tv Iru-Egbede is one of the oldest ancestral settlements within the Ika-Igbo…

26

Jul 2025

Cultural Heritage

Osenabo Ọgwụ Ịfụzo and Its Dangers in Ọdịnana Igbo Spirituality

Osenabo Ọgwụ Ịfụzo. Photo: Oma's Garden In Igbo culture, spirituality is deeply rooted in Ọdịnana, the traditional practices that connect the Igbo people to their ancestors, deities, and the natural world.…

02

May 2025

Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory

Agulu: A Portrait of Cultural Heritage, Environmental Challenges, and Socioeconomic Transformation in Anambra State

Agulu is a notable town in the Anaocha Local Government Area (LGA) of Anambra State, Nigeria. The town is well-known for its fine nature, rich culture, and the way the…

01

May 2025

Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory

Igbo Etiti: Preserving Culture and Agricultural Prosperity in the Heart of Enugu State

Igbo Etiti is a local government area (LGA) in Enugu State, rich in Igbo culture, fertile farming land, and a strong history. It is located in the northern part of…