This picture was taken c. 1889, possibly by G. F. Packer, credited with other photos from the Niger and Onitsha (and of Onitsha trading women), is annotated as ‘Trader from…
Migration of Igbo after the war. Photo credit: X.com
The Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria are widely known for their business ingenuity, mobility, and ability to rebuild from adversity. Nowhere is…
Herskovits Library of African Studies. Quote
In Nigeria, especially in the southeastern region, there’s a powerful and unique way young people learn how to do business — it’s called the Igbo…
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Aba, which is called the "Japan of Africa" because of its hustling spirit and the many things they have manufactured there, is a renowned city…
Tony Uchenna Ubesie (1949-1994) is a big name in Igbo Literature. He also fought as a Biafran soldier during the Nigerian Civil War. He's also a very serious cultural person…
The Igba boy system is one of the most significant Igbo traditions. It helps young boys learn a trade, earn money, and share wealth, especially in Anambra State, Nnewi.
This system…
