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The Umu Eze Chima Lineage and the Historical Evolution of Onicha Settlements

Photo with no context, likely Igbo men from Onicha (Onitsha), photographed by Henry Crosse in the late 19th century. MAA Cambridge. The story of Onicha settlements, deeply rooted in the heritage of the Umu Eze Chima lineage, is a significant part of Igbo history. These settlements trace their origins to Eze Chima, a patriarch whose migration…
January 8, 20251Comment

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Ethnohistory Historical Studies

Anioma State: A Call for Cultural Preservation, Equity, and Development

Sen. Ned Nwoko The recent push for the creation of Anioma State, championed by Senator Ned Nwoko, echoes the long-standing aspirations of the Anioma people, an Igbo district in the northern part of Delta State, Nigeria. This movement, which has persisted for decades, transcends individual political ambitions. It represents a collective desire for cultural preservation, equitable…
January 3, 20250Comments

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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…
November 26, 20240Comments

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