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Anthropology and Ethnography

PORT-HARCOURT: Between the Diobu-Ikwerre and the Okrika

  The Diobu were originally linked to the Okrikans by trade and intermarriage and the anglicization of both Okrika abc and Diobu furthered the bond between the two communities. As a result of the Anglican Church's earlier penetration into the Ijaw country, Ijaw missionaries and educators (some of Okrikan origin) became the Diobu's first ministers and teachers. The…
November 8, 20240Comments

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Cultural Heritage Historical Studies

Chukwu is Aro, Not Nri: Understanding Igbo Cosmology Beyond Misinterpretations

Sketch of Igbo Cosmology / Unknown source. Many have misunderstood the concept of "Chukwu" in Igbo culture. That confusion arose partly due to colonialism and missionization that sought to reform Igbo understandings of deity to better fit Judeo-Christian beliefs about one all-powerful God . However, Igbo worship was historically a belief in many gods, each…
November 2, 20240Comments

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Anthropology and Ethnography Ethnohistory Historical Studies

Igbo Recoil : Unyielding Spirit of an Ancient Traveler Tribe

Mgbedike Masquerade of Nri-Oka, Seen in Okitipupa, Ondo State 1940s     Igbo people, from ancient times have been proven to be travelers and sojourners, their exploration spirit has most times led them to settle in distant areas s including parts of Ile Ife down to benin areas. However, certain misconceptions for long time has clouded the history of…
November 1, 20240Comments

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Ethnohistory Historical Studies

Amoung The Igbo People of Nigeria

Igbo masquerade ©Lasttribe   The Igbo people are a brilliant definition of how variety can foster cultural harmony. The Igbo did not stop being one of Nigeria's most cohesive ethnic groupings, by a common language that brings communities across geographical areas. The Igbo language remains the primary identity marker, signifying the tenacity and continuity of pan-Igbo culture,…
November 1, 20240Comments

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Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory Historical Studies

The Role of the Divine and Women in Pre-colonial Igbo Life: A Unique Balance of Power

Oba Ji festival ©Owusi Obiora Prior colonial invasion into Igbo society, spiritual beliefs guided every layer and way of life of the people, strong revered female deities and goddesses were big players in both social and political structures. The worship of Ala, the (earth goddess) was important as it guided the values of Igbo culture ,offenses against…
October 29, 20240Comments

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Cultural Heritage Historical Studies

Above the Myths: Affirmation of the Aboriginal Anioma Igbo Identity

Anioma Agwube dancers ©OFAAC   Ndi Anioma in the eastern region are mostly discussed within the historical context of migrations and external influence. However, these various historical narratives do not stand a chance in overshadowing the deep seated Igbo roots of ndi Anioma. Migrants from defunct Benin empire settled in Anioma Igbo areas like Illah, Akwukwu, Ogwashi-Ukwu and…
October 29, 20240Comments

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Cultural Heritage ⁠Religion and Spirituality

Òkòròshì Ọma: The Heart of Igbo Masquerade Culture

  An Òkòròshì Ọma mask from Mgbala-Agwa in today's Oguta LGA of Imo State Òkòròshì masquerades perform religious and timekeeping functions. Except in Mbieri area where the festival occurs towards December, Òkòròshì masquerade features shortly before the harvest of the New-yam , between July and August. There are two kinds of Okroshi. Òkòròshì Ọma and Òkòròshì Ọjọ, the…
October 29, 20240Comments

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Ethnohistory Historical Studies

Anioma: Gatekeepers of Igboland Against Old defunct Benin Empire

A Monarch in Anioma   The Anioma people helped to keep Benin's territorial expansion in check by resisting their wars; this is an important and complex part of Nigeria's southeastern history. The old Benin kingdom experienced one of their most fierce resistance from this Igbo area. The long fights to capture Anioma also influenced Anioma’s political and societal structures,…
October 29, 20240Comments

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Cultural Heritage Historical Studies

Ika People of Anioma : Guardians of Ancient Igbo Lagacy

Obi of Owa   Ika people in Anioma as colonial officer J. Macrae Simpson documented in the 1930s are rooted deeply in heritage of Igbo, evident through their social structures, dialect, and cultural practices. The political institutions of ndi ika evolved uniquely despite being one of the earliest Igbo autonomous aboringines influenced by interacting historically with cultures around…
October 29, 20240Comments

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