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Flora Nwapa. Photo credit; Wikipedia. Flora Nwapa occupies a foundational place in African literary history as the first African woman to publish an English-language novel internationally. Her groundbreaking book, Efuru, marked…

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Aug 2025

Iru-Egbede: Grove Custodians and Spiritual Origins of the Ika-Igbo People

A courtesy visit to the Okpala Ukwu of Iru Egbede kingdom and his elders in council. Credit: Ezumezu Royal Tv Iru-Egbede is one of the oldest ancestral settlements within the Ika-Igbo…

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May 2025

Cultural Heritage Discography Ethnohistory

The Musical and Cultural Heritage of Akpo: A Glimpse into Igbo Tradition

Akpo, also known as Ogaranya bi n’ugwu, is the second child of the late Nnoebe Dike. He had three children: Amesi, Akpo and Achina. They gave Akpo the name Akponnaya…

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Dec 2024

Cultural Heritage Historical Studies Photos

Traditional Igbo Tattooing: A Cultural Expression of Identity and Womanhood

Traditional tattooing in Igbo society was more than mere body decoration; it was a deeply symbolic and significant practice, tied to rites of passage, identity, and artistry. The custom of…

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Sep 2024

Anthropology and Ethnography

Igboland (Alaigbo): A Regional Breakdown of Ethnic Divisions, Tribes, and Sub-Tribes

"Alaigbo" A classification of ethnic divisions, tribes and sub-tribes. "Alaigbo" A breakdown of Igboland cultural regions, ethnic divisions, tribes and sub-tribes. 1. Cross River Igbo (Aro) - Location: Found primarily in the eastern…

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Flora Nwapa: Africa’s First Published Female Writer

Iru-Egbede: Grove Custodians and Spiritual Origins of the Ika-Igbo People

The Musical and Cultural Heritage of Akpo: A Glimpse into Igbo Tradition

Traditional Igbo Tattooing: A Cultural Expression of Identity and Womanhood

Igboland (Alaigbo): A Regional Breakdown of Ethnic Divisions, Tribes, and Sub-Tribes