Aguleri: The Cradle of Igbo Civilization and Cultural Heritage

Aguleri is an old town in Anambra State, Nigeria, where the people are well-known in Igbo history as one of the oldest and most respected communities in Igboland. Some people see it as the place where the Igbo people first started. The town strongly connects with the legend of Eri, a mystical person people believe…

ByChukwunwike OssaiMay 2, 20250Comments

Egwu Ota : The Sacred Musical Heritage of Onicha

Onicha Chief dancing egwu ọta, Ofala Festival At the center of the cultural way of life amoung ndi Igbo, Egwu-Ota is a revered practice that is cherished amoung Ndi ichie, Obi, and red cap chiefs. This tradition of melody holds an important role in the festivity of various Igbo communities , mostly the elaborate Ite Omatu…

ByChukwunwike OssaiNovember 12, 20240Comments

Egwu-Ota: A Pillar of Tradition in the Political and Social Structure of Ahaba

Ndi Eze Ahaba Egwu-Ota stands out as more than just a dance move in Ahaba, it embodies an important thread in the traditional, political, social, and spiritual institutions Being a royal dance, Egwu-Ota is exclusive solemnly to the Obi and Asagba titleholders; the dance acts as a crucial rite that sharpens the leadership of Ahaba and gives…

ByChukwunwike OssaiOctober 30, 20240Comments

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Aguleri: The Cradle of Igbo Civilization and Cultural Heritage

Egwu Ota : The Sacred Musical Heritage of Onicha

Egwu-Ota: A Pillar of Tradition in the Political and Social Structure of Ahaba

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