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Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage

An Igbo Family Shrine: Ikenga, Ofo, and Ancestor Reverence in Onicha Olona

WORSHIP OF ANCESTORS NZE, OFO AND IKENGA (ONIČA OLONA). The family shrine is a cornerstone of Igbo spirituality, reflecting the community’s connection to their ancestors, deities, and symbols of authority. In the early 1910s, Northcote Thomas, an anthropologist, photographed a family shrine in Onicha Olona, located in present-day Delta State. The shrine prominently featured key elements…

ByChukaNovember 26, 20240Comments

Cultural Heritage

The Sacred Forests of Ubulu Kingdom: Places of Nature and Spiritual Importance

Ubulu Kingdom, situated in Delta State, Nigeria, stands out as one of the kingdoms richly endowed with fascinating culture and very strong attachments to traditions. Among the most unique attractions this place prides itself on are the forests that are considered sacred. These forests are not only beautiful and full…

ByOzi IkoroNovember 15, 20240Comments

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