British colonial rule Archives ~ Ozi Ikòrò

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The mastery of firearms among many West African communities before and during the colonial era depended heavily on specialized guilds, wards, and lineages responsible for weapon production, maintenance, and ritual…

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Jan 2026

“The ‘Birmingham of Africa’: Analyzing the Smelting Pits of Kano as a Hub for 19th-Century West African Armaments”

These are historic weapons displayed at the Gidan Makama Museum in Kano, used during colonial conflicts and reflecting Kano’s martial past. Photo credit: Uncle Bash007 via Wikimedia Commons. By the nineteenth…

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Dec 2025

Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory

The Sekiapu and Governance: How the Dance Society Maintained Law and Order

Among the Kalabari people of the Niger Delta, the Sekiapu (also called the Ekine Society) stands as one of the most important cultural institutions linking artistry with authority. Often described…

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Dec 2025

Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory

The War Canoe House System (Wari): Kalabari’s Unique Engine of Commerce and Governance

Photo credit: Wikipedia. Among the Kalabari people of the Niger Delta, the War Canoe House System called wari, stands as one of the most sophisticated traditional institutions in West African history.…

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May 2025

Historical Studies

Nnamdi Azikiwe’s 1949 Address to the Igbo People: A Rallying Cry for Self-Determination

Igbo Union On a pivotal moment in Aba, Nigeria, on June 25, 1949, where Nnamdi Azikiwe, a leading figure in Nigeria’s independence movement, addresses the Igbo State Assembly with a powerful…

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Mar 2025

Historical Studies

The Iva Valley Massacre: The Tragic Story of Enugu’s Coal Miners 70 Years Later

Iva Valley Massacre. Photo by Center for Memories The Iva Valley Massacre, also known as the Enugu Colliery Massacre, was a tragic event that took place on November 18, 1949, in…

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Mar 2025

Historical Studies

Slavery in Africa and the Spanish Slave Trade at Bonny

Slavery played a significant role in African history, influencing societies, economies, and interactions with European powers. While many African kingdoms traditionally practiced slavery for domestic purposes, the arrival of European…

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The Iwoki Ward: The Specialists of the Gun

“The ‘Birmingham of Africa’: Analyzing the Smelting Pits of Kano as a Hub for 19th-Century West African Armaments”

Nnamdi Azikiwe’s 1949 Address to the Igbo People: A Rallying Cry for Self-Determination

The Iva Valley Massacre: The Tragic Story of Enugu’s Coal Miners 70 Years Later

Slavery in Africa and the Spanish Slave Trade at Bonny