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…
Left: Titled Igbo woman with full-face ichi marks, Iwollo, 1983. Photo: Herbert Cole. Right: 'Igbo Ukwu' female figure, c. 9th century CE
Titled Igbo Woman with Ichi Marks, Iwollo, Ezeagu in Enugu State (1983), the images evoke a strong sense of Igbo culture and heritage.
Ichi marks are a traditional Igbo scarification design indicating beauty, strength, and…
Enugu, Nigeria, 1960. Photo: Simon Ottenberg.
A glimpse into Enugu's past!
The photo by Simon Ottenberg, taken in Enugu, Nigeria, 1960, captures a moment in time, provides a rare, authentic glimpse into the everyday life and cultural heritage of the Igbo people as Nigeria approached its independence on October 1, 1960. This image, rich in historical and…
A Nsude pyramid taken by G.I Jones 1935
The Nsude Pyramid (Nkpura) Shrine is an archaeological site near the modern-day Enugu community of Nsude, in southeast Nigeria.
The Nsude Pyramid was built by the indigenous Igbo people of Nsude and environs. The primary construction material is mud built upward in a circular manner. The exact…
Nwaokoye Odinigbo, isi Nze of Uruoji, consecrating elephant tusk for four Ozo men who are taking the okike title
Nri culture is one of the most fascinating and significant subcultures in the Igbo cultural area. With unique title and religious systems, which have been adopted by much of Igbo land, Nri’s influence is undeniably profound and…
Eze Nri Obalike sounding his bell, Thomas Northcote
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In the heart of southeastern Nigeria, the ancient Kingdom of Nri flourished as a powerful medieval entity, extending its spiritual and political sway across vast swathes of Igboland, with the revered Eze Nri at its helm.
The kingdom (more or less a Priestdom) influenced a large…