Anioma 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…

18

Feb 2026

Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage

Traditional fishing and river practices in western Igbo areas

Idu Mantu, an Aro-Igbo court messenger, often referred to as a ‘boy,’ from the Inokun (Aro) settlements in Ibibio land, is pictured here beside a fishing basket in Edidep-Usuk. Photo:…

09

Feb 2026

Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory

The Weight of Prestige: The Historical Evolution and Regional Styles of Igbo Brass Anklets

A historical portrait of an Igbo woman from the early 20th century, adorned in stacked brass leg rings signifying her social status. Photo Credit: G. I. Jones Archives / Museum…

20

Nov 2025

Biography Cultural Heritage Discography

The Anioma Sound: Music and Culture from Western Igboland

Anioma cultural dancers. Credit: General Cultural Image / Delta State Cultural Promotion. The Anioma region located in present-day Delta State represents the western fringe of the Igbo-speaking world. Although geographically closer…

17

May 2025

Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory

Traditional Rites and Modern Relevance: The Ogbanigbe Festival of Ukwu-Nzu Community

"Olukumi" means "my friend." Some people say Olukumi is a Yoruba dialect, but the people in Ukwu-Nzu and Ugbodu do not agree that they are Yoruba. They believe they migrated…

24

Apr 2025

Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory Historical Studies

The Riverine Igbo People: Culture, Economy, and History of the Water-Loving Communities around River Niger

Oguta Lake / Charles Alozie The Riverine Igbos are a distinct group of people within the Igbo tribe, one of the largest ethnic groups in Africa. They live in riverine areas,…

24

Apr 2025

Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory Historical Studies

The Impact Of Western Influence On Igbo Women Leadership: Story Of Marginalization and Strong Head

Omu of Obior, HRH Omu Onyebuchie Okonkwo. The Igbo people in southern Nigeria are known for their good and balanced ways of governance. This gives both men and women correct…

09

Apr 2025

Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage

Colonial Resistance and Resilience: The Struggle of the Anambra and Anioma in Southern Nigeria (1883–1914

A dagger from the Ekumeku movement, which resisted British imperial rule in the western Igbo region for over two decades (1880s–1910s). Taken from Ogwashi-Ukwu, a key centre of Ekumeku activity,…

06

Apr 2025

Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory

Celebrating Ukwuani Heritage: The History, Meaning, and Resilience of the Ukpalabor Festival

Ukpalabor Festival is a big cultural festival celebrated in Ukwuani, a clan within the Igbo-speaking region in Delta State, Nigeria. Even though few books carry their stories, they signify a…

27

Mar 2025

Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage

Utagba-Uno: A Study of Socio-Cultural Resilience and Modern Development in an Anioma Community

A woman with her bicycle in Utagba Uno. photo : Oni foto Utagba-Uno is a big village with enough hustle inside the Ndokwa West Local Government Area in Delta State, Nigeria.…