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The sign of Igbo Ikenga: The Anioma Titled Man’s Sprirituality and Strength.

Igbo Ikenga, Princeton university art museum The culture of Anioma people provides the Ikenga with immerse importance, spiritually. This is a carved wooden figure but its more than a figure because it represents the vitality, strength and achievements of a man, mostly males that has been corornated with the Ozo and Eze titles. Ikenga in Anioma is…

ByChukwuwike OssaiOctober 2, 20240Comments

Cultural Heritage Historical Studies

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…

ByChukwuwike OssaiOctober 2, 20240Comments

Historical Studies

Anioma Igbo Title heirachies and the emerging of Europeans: How Colonialism impacted Anioma’s Structure socially

The Queen of England's visit to Anioma during precolonial times Prioir to British rule, the communities in Anioma all had traditional systems whereby males could get to the seat of authority and merit status through attaining titles such as Ozo and Eze titles, people with these titles are granted respect and political influence, and they mostly…

ByChukwuwike OssaiOctober 2, 20240Comments

Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory

Anioma Women Eze Title System: The Roles of women Nri Representatives in Coronations of Anioma

Female titled chiefs in Anioma The Eze title system of Anioma is primarily connected with male hierarchy, but also features women in crucial positions, this is particularly in Nri communities. Although males mostly dominated the Eze title hierarchy but females weren't excluded totally in this major cultural practice. It's important to note that women Eze's of Nri…

ByChukwuwike OssaiOctober 2, 20240Comments

Historical Studies

Elective System of Kingship in Aboh -A dive into Anioma’s Traditional structure of politics

king of Aboh on visit to British steam boats Engraving: London, Richard Bentley, 1837. Aboh, is a crucial town in the elective kingship system of Anioma Igbo, many Igbo communities had their seat of leadership by age or merit. However, after the demise of the king of Aboh, Obi Ossai, the mantle did not automatically go to…

ByChukwuwike OssaiOctober 2, 20240Comments

Anthropology and Ethnography Ethnohistory

Unveiling Ogwashi Ukwu’s Rich Heritage: A Historical Reflection

A titled Igbo man from Ogwashi Ukwu, (Aniocha), Enuani in Delta State, photographed by Northcote Thomas in 1912, and later colorized by Ukpuru in 2019. Ogwashi Ukwu was founded by Odaigbo (Adaigbo), a descendant of Eze Nri from Agukwu Nri. The progenitor of Ogwashi-Ukwu, one Odiagbo, is said to have been banished from Nri for committing an…

ByChukaSeptember 27, 20240Comments

Historical Studies

The Quest for Unity: Midwest Igbos’ Desire for Integration with the Eastern Region

The Midwest Ibos seeks to join the Eastern Region. The Midwest Igbos, share a deep ethnic, linguistic, and cultural affinity with the Igbos of the Eastern Region. Although they were part of the Midwest Region which was created in 1963, their Igbo identity remained significant. The Eastern Region was largely Igbo-dominated, and joining it would align them…

ByChukaSeptember 25, 20240Comments

Historical Studies

Traditional Chief’s Law Delta State, 2008

The Igbos are one of the largest ethnic groups in Delta State, Nigeria. Delta State is traditionally seen as part of the Niger Delta, its Igbo-speaking population is concentrated mainly in the Anioma region. The Anioma people, also known as Western Igbos, occupy over 10 LGAs. Some of the LGAs with significant Igbo-speaking populations include: - Oshimili North -…

ByChukaSeptember 23, 20240Comments

Anthropology and Ethnography

Spirituality and Community in Kwale Igbo Culture: Juju Shrines and Charms in a 1910 Village Scene

"A Kwale Ibo village, showing juju shrines and charms" Photo from [Tribes of the Niger Delta - P. Amaury Talbot], 1910. This image depicts a traditional Kwale Igbo village with notable juju shrines and charms. Kwale is located in the western part of the Igboland cultural area (modern-day Delta State, Nigeria), is part of the Ukwuani/Ndokwa…

ByChukaSeptember 21, 20240Comments

Tag: Anioma

The sign of Igbo Ikenga: The Anioma Titled Man’s Sprirituality and Strength.

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

Anioma Igbo Title heirachies and the emerging of Europeans: How Colonialism impacted Anioma’s Structure socially

Anioma Women Eze Title System: The Roles of women Nri Representatives in Coronations of Anioma

Elective System of Kingship in Aboh -A dive into Anioma’s Traditional structure of politics

Unveiling Ogwashi Ukwu’s Rich Heritage: A Historical Reflection

The Quest for Unity: Midwest Igbos’ Desire for Integration with the Eastern Region

Traditional Chief’s Law Delta State, 2008

Spirituality and Community in Kwale Igbo Culture: Juju Shrines and Charms in a 1910 Village Scene

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