Funeral rites Archives ~ Ozi Ikòrò

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Photo credits; Punch newspaper. Funerary practices in Igboland, the cultural homeland of the Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria are among the most elaborate expressions of traditional religion, social values, and community…

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Feb 2026

Anthropology and Ethnography Folklores

Syncretism in the Palace: How Royal Burial Rites Blend Christian Prayer with Ancient Traditional Protocols

A church-based funeral service in Nigeria, showing mourners gathered for prayer and rites visualising the Christian prayer component that often complements traditional burial protocols in syncretic royal funerals. Photo credit:…

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Dec 2025

Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory Historical Studies ⁠Religion and Spirituality

A Culture of Distinction: Kalabari Cloth, Dress, and “Injiri” (Indian Madras)

Photo credit; Olaleone.org Kalabari culture, rooted in the riverine landscape of the Eastern Niger Delta, has long been associated with aesthetic sophistication, commercial intelligence, and a deep commitment to visual expression.…

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Nov 2024

Cultural Heritage

Ọkụkọ Ani: The Role of the Sacred Rooster in Igbo Rituals

Ọkụkọ Ani. Photo: Onwa_Nnewi The Igbo people have rich cultural and spiritual traditions, and the rooster known as Ọkụkọ Ani is one of the most important animals in their rituals. The…

Tag: Funeral rites

Funeral Rites for Dead Young People in Igboland

Syncretism in the Palace: How Royal Burial Rites Blend Christian Prayer with Ancient Traditional Protocols

Ọkụkọ Ani: The Role of the Sacred Rooster in Igbo Rituals