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Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory ⁠Religion and Spirituality

Ineh Festival of Ogwashi-Ukwu: A Radiant Celebration of Igbo Culture and Heritage

Traditional dance groups performing during the Ineh Festival, highlighting the vibrant cultural expressions of the Ogwashi-Uku community. Photo Credit: Gallant Reporters Imagine a vibrant town in Delta State, Nigeria, where the air hums with excitement as October arrives, bringing the rhythmic beat of drums and the colorful swirl of masquerades. This is Ogwashi-Ukwu, an Igbo-speaking gem…
April 6, 20250Comments

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Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory ⁠Religion and Spirituality

The Ineh Festival of Asaba: A Vibrant Celebration of Igbo Heritage and Unity

Asaba Ineh Festival 2024 Best Costumier.   Imagine the streets of Asaba, Delta State’s lively capital, bursting with energy as September draws to a close. The air rings with the beat of drums, the sharp clang of ogene gongs, and the laughter of a community coming together. This is the Ineh Festival, a five-day celebration that lights…
March 23, 20250Comments

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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…
September 27, 20240Comments

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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…
September 25, 20240Comments

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