Divination Archives ~ Ozi Ikòrò

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Divination board used by diviners to consult the oracle, representing objects similar to those an advisor like Idibie might have used for guidance. Photo credit; Ji-Elle viaWikimedia Commons The migration of…

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Dec 2025

Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory Historical Studies

Odinani and the Igboid Cosmos: The Traditional Religious Worldview

Photo credit; Ozi Ikoro Odinani is the indigenous religious and philosophical worldview of the Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria. More than a religion, it is a holistic system that weaves together…

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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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Jun 2025

Cultural Heritage

Arobinagu Agwunsi: The Agwu Ofia Festival in Igbo Culture

Masquerades performing during the Arobinagu Agwunsi Festival at Nri. Photo - Vanguardngr The Arobinagu Agwunsi, commonly known as the Agwu Ofia Festival, is a vibrant celebration among the Igbo people of…

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Oct 2024

Cultural Heritage

Afa Divination: Spiritual Guidance in Igbo Culture

Diviner Stephen Nwedozie casting afa chains in Umuazu Nise, Nigeria, 1966. Photo: Herbert Cole. Stephen Nwedozie, a renowned diviner from Umuazu, Nise, was photographed by Herbert Cole in 1966, casting afa…

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The Legend of Idibie: The Role of the Benin Diviner Who Guided Ginuwa’s Journey

Odinani and the Igboid Cosmos: The Traditional Religious Worldview

The Voodoo Legacy: Religion and Culture in Modern Benin

Afa Divination: Spiritual Guidance in Igbo Culture