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Onwuka Dike. Source: Historical Nigeria on Facebook
Historical Studies

The Dike Revolution: How Indigenous Scholarship Challenged Colonial Historiography in Nigeria

Onwuka Dike. Source: Historical Nigeria on Facebook In the quiet university town of Ibadan in the 1950s, something profound was stirring. The winds that rustled the mango trees carried more than tropical heat; they carried an awakening. At the heart of this awakening stood Kenneth Onwuka Dike, a calm yet determined scholar from Awka, Anambra…
November 3, 20250Comments

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Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage Photos

Igbo Masquerades as Colonial Satire: The Ghost Policemen and Oyibo Masks

Igbo ghost policemen masks, representing symbols of colonial authority, were part of the same masquerade performance as the Oyibo or Onye Ocha mask from Amobia (Amawbia), previously mentioned. Captured by G. I. Jones in the 1930s. MAA Cambridge.   Masquerades hold a central place in Igbo cultural and spiritual traditions, often serving as a means of social…
February 15, 20250Comments

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An Igbo man from Achala, p.d. Anambra State, photographed by British colonial government anthropologist Northcote Thomas, 1910-1911. Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Cambridge.
Historical Studies

The Name “Anambra” Is Not New: A Look at Its Indigenous and Colonial Origins

An Igbo man from Achala, now in Anambra State, was photographed by British colonial anthropologist Northcote Thomas between 1910 and 1911. The photo is kept at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology in Cambridge. Many believe "Anambra" is a recent invention created during Nigeria's post-colonial period. However, historical records prove that variations of the name—such as…
February 13, 20250Comments

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Cultural Artifacts of Igbo Society: Ikenga and Ofo

The Igbo culture of Nigeria is rich in symbolism and traditional artifacts that reflect its worldview, spiritual practices, and societal structure. Among these artifacts, the Ikenga and Ofo stand out as powerful representations of personal achievement, moral authority, and spiritual connection. This article explores these artifacts using historical photographs and the cultural context in which…
January 1, 20250Comments

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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 (1959–1966). Known for his focus on agricultural development, industrialization and education, Okpara’s leadership continues to serve as a model for self-reliance and economic transformation in…
December 17, 20240Comments

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