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Anthropology and Ethnography

“The Chief of Ndelle, Ikwerri-Ibo” The Chief of Ndelle, Ikwerre-Igbo appeared in Talbot Ethnographic report. — 1916)

The Chief of Ndelle, Ikwerri-Ibo - P.A. Talbot 1916. In Percy Amaury Talbot’s book The Tribes of the Niger Delta (1932), he explores various groups in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, including the Ikwerre-Igbo. Talbot, a British colonial administrator and anthropologist, documented the customs, governance, and social structures of several tribes in this area, offering…
October 4, 20240Comments

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Anthropology and Ethnography Historical Studies

Standing strong in midst of Influence: How Anioma people Maintained their Identity notwithstanding Igala Cultural Interplay

Group of Igbo warriors   Anioma people are distinct subgroup of the Igbo tribe, located in western part of Niger River, the people's way of life has been a great display of cultural interplay. Over hundreds of years, different external kingdoms have exercised influence,especially the Igala and Benin kingdoms. These kingdoms in the past left marks in some…
October 3, 20240Comments

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Historical Studies

Anioma Igbo Title heirachies and the emerging of Europeans: How Colonialism impacted Anioma’s Structure socially

The Queen of England's visit to Anioma during precolonial times   Prioir to British rule, the communities in Anioma all had traditional systems whereby males could get to the seat of authority and merit status through attaining titles such as Ozo and Eze titles, people with these titles are granted respect and political influence, and they mostly…
October 2, 20240Comments

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Cultural Heritage

Agaba Masquerade in Igboland

Agaba mask from Achala, 1946. Photo: William Fagg. British Museum. Coloured by Úkpúrú 2017. The Agaba Masquerade is one of the most revered and powerful masquerades in Igbo culture, known for its fierce appearance and significant spiritual and social roles. It is prevalent in several Igbo-speaking regions, particularly in Anambra, Enugu, and parts of Delta State,…
October 1, 20240Comments

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Cultural Heritage

The Ozo title stool on Alaigbo.

Ozo Title Stool, 19th-20th century. Met Museum. Ozo Title Stool, 19th-20th century. Met Museum. In parts of Alaigbo, Ozo title holders receive stools carved from a single block of wood. The level of intricacy in the carving typically reflects the holder's rank, with more elaborate designs indicating higher Ozo status. During Ozo meetings, these stools are brought by…
September 30, 20240Comments

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Historical Studies

THE PRINCIPAL ETHNIC GROUPS IN EASTERN NIGERIA. 15 15 Source:- Ministry of Information, Eastern Nigeria.

THE PRINCIPAL ETHNIC GROUPS IN EASTERN NIGERIA. 15 15 Source:- Ministry of Information, Eastern Nigeria. The resentment between Western and Northern Nigeria against Eastern Nigeria, particularly in the period leading up to and following Nigeria’s independence in 1960, was driven by a combination of political, economic, ethnic, and cultural factors. This tension ultimately contributed to the…
September 29, 20240Comments

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