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Haiti and Igboland: A Shared History

Ibo Granmoun. © IgboLité The history of Haiti and the Igbo people is deeply connected through culture, resistance, and spirituality. The song ‘ Ibo Granmoun ’ represents the Igbo tradition of having no kings or queens, meaning they take orders from no one. In Haitian Creole, Ibo Granmoun translates to …

ByIdenze EzemeMarch 18, 20250Comments

Haiti’s Independence Day: Celebrating the Igbo Legacy in Haitian Culture

Haiti’s Independence Day on January 1st is not only a commemoration of the first successful slave revolt in the Americas but also an opportunity to reflect on the African roots of its people, particularly the significant influence of Igboland in modern-day Nigeria. The Igbo, brought to the Americas through the transatlantic slave trade, left a…

ByChuka OdikeJanuary 1, 20250Comments

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