Gender Flexibility and Authority in Igbo Culture

The Igbo people have a good political system, which they call a dual-sex system. In this system, men and women share power, but it does not mean one person is under the other. Instead, men and women have separate groups that do things, but still work together to ensure that society is balanced. Alusi Ifejioku –…

ByChukwunwike OssaiMay 23, 20250Comments

Idu Cultural Dance of Akpo: Tradition, Identity, and Community through Movement and Music

Idu cultural dance is a dance that the Akpo people borrowed from Umuomaku town more than 50 years ago. They discussed the dance with the people who owned it and did everything they asked, and then the training started. The training lasted for two years. This brought friendship between Akpo and the Umuomaku people. The…

ByChukwunwike OssaiMay 17, 20250Comments

Ethnohistory Historical Studies

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

Ethnohistory Historical Studies

Ugbo: A Living Archive of Ancient Igbo Civilization and Cultural Resilience in Enugu State

Ugbo has been in existence since ancient times. It is said that people have been residing there as far back as 3000 BC. Ugbo is one of the first communities that settle east of river niger. They believe it is a man they call Ewa who is the ancestor of many towns like Amoli, Agbudu,…

ByChukwunwike OssaiMay 1, 20250Comments

Cultural Heritage Discography Ethnohistory Historical Studies

Oriental Brothers International Band: Guardians of Igbo Highlife, Culture, and Post-War Healing Through Music

The Oriental Brothers International Band is one of the Biggest and longest-standing highlife music groups that comes from Nigeria. They were founded in the early 1970s, when Nigeria was recovering from a civil war and rediscovering its cultural voice. The band quickly became the face of Igbo highlife music, which combines old Igbo sounds, a…

ByChukwunwike OssaiApril 24, 20250Comments

Cultural Heritage

The Egedege Dance: A Traditional Dance from Unubi

Egedege of Unubi Live Performance The Egedege dance is an important traditional dance from Unubi, a town in Anambra State , Nigeria. It is known for its beauty and rich meaning. The dance reflects the culture and history of the people of Unubi, as well as their royal traditions. It is not just a…

ByIdenze EzemeFebruary 3, 20250Comments

Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory Historical Studies

Ekeleke Dance: Cultural Journey From Ekwe to Western Igbo Areas

Ekeneke Masquerade at Ewuru, Agbor Delta state 01|2025 Photo by Ozikoro.com The Ekeleke dance is a clear emblem of Igbo culture, which originated from Ekwe, Umundugba, in Imo state. At first, it was a dance that was initially for celebration performed by women, and it is known for its beautiful costumes and elaborate focus. Ekeleke, as the name…

ByChukwunwike OssaiJanuary 5, 20250Comments

Cultural Heritage

The Igbo Jigida Dance: A Symbol of Elegance and Cultural Heritage

Igbo Jigida dancers. Viewcards Nigeria postcard. The Igbo Jigida dance is a traditional performance rooted in the rich cultural heritage of the Igbo people of Nigeria. The dance is named after the "jigida", a string of colourful beads worn around the waist by women. These beads play a central role in the dance, emphasizing the graceful…

ByChuka OdikeDecember 4, 20240Comments