cultural revival Archives ~ Ozi Ikòrò

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A photograph from the National Museum Lagos collection of colonial-period photos, illustrating everyday life and material culture during the era surrounding Nigerian independence in which Erejuwa II’s reign operated. Photo…

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Dec 2025

Biography

Demas Nwoko and the Evolution of Nigerian Architecture

The artist-designer Demas Nwoko, now the recipient of the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement 2023 at the Biennale Architettura. Photo credit; Wallpaper. Demas Nwoko stands as one of Nigeria’s most innovative…

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Dec 2025

Anthropology and Ethnography Ethnohistory

The Kings of the Delta: The Role and Power of the Amanyanabo of Kalabari

Amayanabo. Photo credit; TVC news. The Kalabari kingdom, one of the most prominent Ijaw-speaking polities in the Niger Delta, developed a sophisticated socio-political structure shaped by centuries of commerce, migration, and…

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Dec 2025

Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory

The Rise of Elem Kalabari: From Fishing Village to Delta City-State

Kalabari Tribe. Photo credit; Wikipedia Elem Kalabari, often called the Kalabari Kingdom or New Shipping Port, is a traditional polity in the Niger Delta whose story is one of transformation: from…

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Dec 2025

Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory

Onunu and Seafood Stew: The Influence of the River on Kalabari Cuisine

Photo credit: X.com Food plays a powerful role in shaping cultural identity, and for the Kalabari people of the Niger Delta, cuisine reflects a deep relationship with the watery landscape that…

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Dec 2025

Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory

The Kalabari Language and Identity: Preserving a Key Ijaw Dialect in a Globalized Age

Photo credit; Abiye Iboroma. Language forms the backbone of cultural identity, communal memory, and historical continuity. Among the numerous linguistic groups in Nigeria, the Kalabari people of Rivers State stand out…

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Nov 2025

Ethnohistory

From Dahomey to Benin: Decolonization and the Quest for National Identity

Photo Credit: Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. Approximate greatest territorial extent of Dahomey (c. 19th century). The modern West African nation now known as the Republic of Benin has undergone a profound transformation,…

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Oct 2025

Cultural Heritage

Lagos Igbo Hangout: Celebrating Igbo Identity in the Heart of Lagos

In a bustling metropolis like Lagos, where cultures converge and identities often blur into the city’s constant motion, preserving one’s roots can be both a huge challenge and a statement…

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Oct 2025

Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage Historical Studies ⁠Religion and Spirituality

When the Sacred Fades: The Decline of Igbo Totemism and Its Lessons for the Future

Ihe atụfuru n’aka nne ochie, a na-ahụ uru ya mgbe e mesịrị (The treasure lost in the grandmother’s hand is valued only after it is gone). This proverb whispers the…

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Jun 2025

Cultural Heritage

Nzu in Igbo Culture: A Symbol of Purity, Peace, and Spirituality

image: anitaquansahlondon.com Among the many elements of Igbo culture, Nzu (white chalk) holds a special place as a powerful symbol with deep spiritual and social significance. Despite challenges from…

Tag: cultural revival

Erejuwa II: Navigating the Complexities of Nigerian Independence and the Mid-West Region

Demas Nwoko and the Evolution of Nigerian Architecture

The Kings of the Delta: The Role and Power of the Amanyanabo of Kalabari

The Kalabari Language and Identity: Preserving a Key Ijaw Dialect in a Globalized Age

From Dahomey to Benin: Decolonization and the Quest for National Identity

When the Sacred Fades: The Decline of Igbo Totemism and Its Lessons for the Future