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Umuada: The Silent Matriarchs of Igbo Society and the Spirit of African Feminism

Ụmụada Group   Umuada is a strong traditional group among Igbo people in Southeast Nigeria. Women who created it are daughters of one lineage or community. Whether they are married or not. The word "Umuada" is derived from the Igbo words "Umu" (meaning "children" or "plenty") and "ada" (meaning "daughter"), so it translates to "daughters of the…
April 26, 20250Comments

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Ishiagu Pottery Products
Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory

Traditional Pottery in Ishiagu: Cultural Heritage, Craftsmanship, and Sustainability in Igbo Society

Ishiagu Pottery Products The people of Ishiagu, who occupy the Ivo Local Government Area in Ebonyi State, Nigeria, are a subgroup of the Igbo people with a strong culture. They are highly skilled in pottery, and this pottery work is a big part of who they are in style and how they survive. How It Started and…
April 8, 20250Comments

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Atilogwu: The Vibrant and Acrobatic Dance of Igbo Cultural Expression

Igbo Atilogwu performance, Enugu, 17 March 1990. Photo by Tim Graham.   Igbo Atilogwu is a vibrant and energetic traditional dance performance from the Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria, significantly in the Wawaa areas of Igboland; parts of Anambra, Enugu, and Ebonyi States. The Atilogwu dance, a highly energetic and acrobatic performance, is one of the most celebrated…
October 21, 20240Comments

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