diaspora Archives ~ Ozi Ikòrò

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Migration of Igbo after the war. Photo credit: X.com The Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria are widely known for their business ingenuity, mobility, and ability to rebuild from adversity. Nowhere is…

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Dec 2025

The Solemnity of Iya: The Highest Form of Kalabari Marriage

Photo credit: BellaNaija Weddings Among the Kalabari people of the eastern Niger Delta, marriage is not just a union between individuals. It is a binding relationship between families, lineages, and the…

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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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Nov 2025

Anthropology and Ethnography Biography ⁠Religion and Spirituality

Bishop T.D. Jakes Traces His Lineage Back to the Igbo People

The image is a professional headshot of Bishop T. D. Jakes, a prominent charismatic leader and pastor. Ever wondered how someone born in West Virginia ends up feeling connected to the…

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Nov 2025

Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory Folklores Historical Studies

The Voodoo Legacy: Religion and Culture in Modern Benin

The photo credit for the image is Kanaga Africa Tours. The image depicts participants in the annual Fête du Vodoun (Vodoun Festival) in Ouidah, Benin. Voodoo, or Vodun as it is…

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Feb 2025

Historical Studies

John Brown: The Igbo Legacy in the Life of a Fugitive Slave

John Brown (c. 1810 – 1876) John Brown (c. 1810–1876), born into the brutal system of slavery in Virginia, is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the…

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Feb 2025

Ethnohistory

Ikot Ishie: An Igbo Diasporic Settlement in Calabar

Photo: "The Calaba and Opobo people at the show, Lagos," 1909 postcard. Introduction Ikot Ishie, a town in Calabar, has a unique history rooted in the Igbo diaspora. It was named…

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Igbo Entrepreneurship and Migration: A Post-War Economic Phenomenon

Bishop T.D. Jakes Traces His Lineage Back to the Igbo People

The Voodoo Legacy: Religion and Culture in Modern Benin

John Brown: The Igbo Legacy in the Life of a Fugitive Slave

Ikot Ishie: An Igbo Diasporic Settlement in Calabar