cultural exchange Archives ~ Ozi Ikòrò

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The historic city of Ile-Ife in southwestern Nigeria, famed as a centre of early Yoruba civilisation and metalworking traditions. Photo credit: Ei’eke via Wikimedia Commons The legend of Igueghae occupies a…

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Jan 2026

Anthropology and Ethnography Ethnohistory Historical Studies

Oba Olua and the 1480 Migration: The Exodus of Prince Ginuwa from the Benin Empire

Artistic depiction of Benin royal warriors and attendants from the classical Benin period. Photo credit; Julia Manzerova via Wikimedia Commons The migration of Prince Ginuwa from the Benin Empire in the…

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Jan 2026

Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory Historical Studies

Regional Styles: Cross River Igbo vs. Northern Igbo Carving

Maiden Spirit Helmet Mask (Agbogho Mmuo). photo credit ; Michael carlos museum Woodcarving traditions among the Igbo of southeastern Nigeria are among the most diverse in West Africa. Although the Igbo…

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Jun 2025

Anthropology and Ethnography

The Influence of Igbo Women in Language and Cultural Exchange: Insights from Colonial Anthropology

Northcote Thomas (1914). Anthropological Report on the Ibo-Speaking Peoples of Nigeria, Vol. IV: Law and Custom of the Ibo of the Asaba District, S. Nigeria, pp. 5 In his 1914 Anthropological Report…

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Mar 2025

Historical Studies

Seven Amazing Days: An Igbo Leader in British Guiana

Eze A. Ogueri II, from Obibi-Ezena, Owerri Province, Nigeria. Photo: Ukpuru In the summer of 1950, an important cultural visit took place between West Africa and British Guiana. This visit was…

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Jan 2025

Cultural Heritage Historical Studies Photos

Ekpe Society: Guardians of Trade, Knowledge, and Nsibidi in Pre-Colonial Southern Nigeria

The Ekpe society, also known as Okonko, is a secretive cultural institution originating among the Ejagham people of southeastern Nigeria. Through its unique blend of ritual, governance, and symbolism, the…

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Jan 2025

Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory Photos

Ndoni: Exploring the Heritage of Ndi Oshimili

A titled Igbo woman, Ndoni, present day Rivers State, Nigeria.Lower Niger French Catholic mission postcard, turn of the 20th century. The history and culture of the Igbo people in Nigeria are…

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Jan 2025

Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory Historical Studies

The Shared History of Bandana and George Textiles: A Cultural Journey from India to Africa and the Caribbean

Photo by @rootinnajumieka on Instagram Textiles have long been a medium of cultural exchange and storytelling, bridging continents and peoples. The journey of the Jamaican bandana and the George cloth begins…

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The Legend of Igueghae: A Master Smith Sent from Ile-Ife at the Oba’s Request

Oba Olua and the 1480 Migration: The Exodus of Prince Ginuwa from the Benin Empire

Regional Styles: Cross River Igbo vs. Northern Igbo Carving

The Influence of Igbo Women in Language and Cultural Exchange: Insights from Colonial Anthropology

Seven Amazing Days: An Igbo Leader in British Guiana

Ndoni: Exploring the Heritage of Ndi Oshimili

The Shared History of Bandana and George Textiles: A Cultural Journey from India to Africa and the Caribbean