Ekumeku Archives ~ Ozi Ikòrò

09

Apr 2025

Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage

Colonial Resistance and Resilience: The Struggle of the Anambra and Anioma in Southern Nigeria (1883–1914

A dagger from the Ekumeku movement, which resisted British imperial rule in the western Igbo region for over two decades (1880s–1910s). Taken from Ogwashi-Ukwu, a key centre of Ekumeku activity,…

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Mar 2025

The Rise, Decline, and Potential Revival of Awka Blacksmithing: A Centuries-Old Igbo Craft

An Ọka [Awka] blacksmith, nnẹ ụzụ, and his nwa ụzụ, an apprentice blacksmith, photographed by G. T. Basden, early 20th century. Awka in Anambra State, Nigeria, is a big name for…

09

Feb 2025

Ethnohistory Historical Studies Photos

Onicha Olona and the Ekumeku Resistance: The Legacy of the Enuani People

A young Igbo woman from Onicha Olona, or surrounding settlement, c. 1912-13. Onicha Olona is an Enuani settlement of the western Igbo people, located west of the Niger River in present-day…

02

Feb 2025

Historical Studies

The Ekumeku Movement: Igbo Resistance Against British Imperialism

A dagger from the Ekumeku movement, which resisted British imperial rule in the western Igbo region for over two decades (1880s–1910s). Taken from Ogwashi-Ukwu, a key centre of Ekumeku activity,…

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Oct 2024

Cultural Heritage Historical Studies

The Rebellious Heritage of Anioma in Onicha Olona : Ekumeku in the Hardship Against British Exploitation

Obi of Onicha Olona During the Bristish expansion during the chaotic years in the early 19th century, they were faced with rebellion, fearlessness, and resistance from Onicha-Olona and Anioma society at…

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Oct 2024

Cultural Heritage Historical Studies

The Role of Ubulu-Ukwu in Early Igbo Revolt to Invasion

Obi Ofulue Okonkwo of Ubulu-Ukwu Ubulu-Ukwu upholds a crucial place in history of ndi Anioma and ndi Igbo in general for its resistance to the Benin invasion in early times, prior…

22

Sep 2024

Ethnohistory

Aftermath of Aya-Adesuwa: Continuation of The Story of Ubulu-Uku/Bini War

This is the continuation of the story of Ubulu-Uku/Bini. Following their victory over the Ogiugo, the Oba of Benin sought peace with Ubulu-Uku and agreed to the proposed terms. This decision…