Igbo culture Archives ~ Ozi Ikòrò

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King Idigo In the late 19th century, Igboland was a lively region in what is now southeastern Nigeria. The Igbo people were known for their unique traditions, art, and strong beliefs.…

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Mar 2026

Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage

The Making of Ncha Nkota (Igbo Soap)

The image displays raw African Black Soap, also known as Alata Samina or Ncha nkota. Photo credit; Etsy. Ncha, an indigenous soap traditionally made by the Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria…

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Mar 2026

Biography Historical Studies

Chief Mary Nzimiro and the Legacy of Trading Igbo Women

Photo credits; Wikipedia/public domain. Women have long played central roles in the economic, social, and political life of the Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria. Among the most remarkable figures in this…

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Mar 2026

Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage

Igbo Musical Instruments: A Lost Art – Ugbo Akwara

Traditional Igbo music is one of the oldest and most sophisticated indigenous musical cultures in West Africa. Rooted in rhythm, storytelling, spirituality, and communal performance, Igbo music once relied on…

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Mar 2026

Biography

Nkem Owoh – Life and Legacy

Celebrating the career of the legendary Nkem Owoh. Photo Credit: @osoufia_nkeowoha Nkem Owoh is one of the most celebrated figures in the history of Nigerian cinema. Popularly known by his stage name…

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Feb 2026

Ethnohistory Folklores Historical Studies

The art of palm wine tapping and its social role in gatherings and rituals

Picture of a Igbo palm wine tapper carrying a climbing rope and calabash over shoulder. Holding a machet in his right hand. Wearing loin-cloth. Standing beside building with corrugated metal…

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Feb 2026

Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory Historical Studies

Igbo greetings etiquette and hierarchical variations

In the cultural framework of the Igbo people of Southeastern Nigeria, a greeting is far more than a casual exchange of pleasantries; it is a "social contract" and a profound…

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Feb 2026

Cultural Heritage Indigenous Architecture ⁠Religion and Spirituality

The Architecture and Symbolism of the Obi (Main House) in Igbo Homesteads

A traditional Igbo Obi featuring early 20th-century architecture, characterized by a thatched roof and supportive wooden pillars. Photo Credit: G.I. Jones Archives / Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of…

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Feb 2026

Cultural Heritage Historical Studies

The Dying Culture of Ara na Umu

Orashi River In Oru ( Riverine Igbo), there’s a beautiful culture that is dying out and has dug a crater in family ties . This priced cultural practice which brings together…

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Feb 2026

Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory

The Weight of Prestige: The Historical Evolution and Regional Styles of Igbo Brass Anklets

A historical portrait of an Igbo woman from the early 20th century, adorned in stacked brass leg rings signifying her social status. Photo Credit: G. I. Jones Archives / Museum…

Tag: Igbo culture

King Idigo and the Encounter with Christian Missionaries in 19th-Century Igboland

The Making of Ncha Nkota (Igbo Soap)

Chief Mary Nzimiro and the Legacy of Trading Igbo Women

Igbo Musical Instruments: A Lost Art – Ugbo Akwara

Nkem Owoh – Life and Legacy

The Architecture and Symbolism of the Obi (Main House) in Igbo Homesteads

The Dying Culture of Ara na Umu

The Weight of Prestige: The Historical Evolution and Regional Styles of Igbo Brass Anklets