The Similarities Between The Nri and Ogwashi-Ukwu

Ogwashi-Ukwu celebrates new yam festival. Similarities between the Ogwashi-Ukwu and Nri. The Ogwashi-Ukwu and Nri share several cultural, historical, and traditional similarities due to their connections to the broader Igbo civilization. Both communities have rich histories and are rooted in Igbo culture. 1. Igbo Ancestry and Cultural Heritage: Anioma - A Social History of the W estern lgbo People…

ByChukaOctober 7, 20240Comments

Cultural Heritage

Afa Divination: Spiritual Guidance in Igbo Culture

Diviner Stephen Nwedozie casting afa chains in Umuazu Nise, Nigeria, 1966. Photo: Herbert Cole. Stephen Nwedozie, a renowned diviner from Umuazu, Nise, was photographed by Herbert Cole in 1966, casting afa chains. Afa, the Igbo system of divination, is a vital part of the culture and religious practices, offering spiritual guidance and solutions to personal and…

ByChukaOctober 5, 20240Comments

Historical Studies

The Nri Kingdom: The Oldest Kingdom in Nigeria

"King of Ndri & his people. Clapping of hands." Agukwu Nri, c. 1911. MAA Cambridge. "In his own house, or in the town of Aguku, a large single bell is used and, when the Eze-Nri strikes this, all the people present clap their hands." Northcote Thomas, 1913. The oldest kingdom in Nigeria is widely believed to be…

ByChukaOctober 5, 20240Comments

Anthropology and Ethnography

The Role of the Chief of Ndelle in Ikwerre-Igbo Society: Insights from Percy Amaury Talbot’s Ethnographic Work

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…

ByChukaOctober 4, 20240Comments

Ethnohistory

Ududo Okwanka a metaphor for creation of the universe in Igbo folklore.

The Spider web (Ududo Okwanka) The spider, ududo okwanka, serves as a metaphor for the creation of the universe in Igbo folklore. It represents the creative force from the supreme being that wove a web, eventually forming the cosmos. Everything in the universe is connected through these threads. During mmanwu performances, ududo symbolizes the creative power behind…

ByChukaOctober 3, 20240Comments

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…

ByChukwuwike OssaiOctober 3, 20240Comments

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…

ByChukwuwike OssaiOctober 2, 20240Comments

Cultural Heritage

Agaba: The Powerful Igbo Cultural Masquerade

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,…

ByChukaOctober 1, 20240Comments

Cultural Heritage

Enuani: Ubulu Clans in Igbo Cultural Area

The Ubulu clans in Igbo cultural area.There's a common origin for all Ubulu towns and communities. The Ubulu people trace they roots to "Ani Ubulu" founded by Ezemu, from Nri who settled around an Ubulu tree. Ubulu clans can be found in Delta, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu & Imo states. List of Ubulu towns & communities: — Ubulu-Ukwu (Delta) —…

ByChukaSeptember 30, 20240Comments

Cultural Heritage

The Ozo Title Stool: Symbolism and Status in Igbo Cultural Tradition

Ozo Title Stool, 19th-20th century. Met Museum. The stool shown here is one of the more ornate designs used by highly ranked Ozo titleholders. 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…

ByChukaSeptember 30, 20240Comments

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The Similarities Between The Nri and Ogwashi-Ukwu

Afa Divination: Spiritual Guidance in Igbo Culture

The Nri Kingdom: The Oldest Kingdom in Nigeria

The Role of the Chief of Ndelle in Ikwerre-Igbo Society: Insights from Percy Amaury Talbot’s Ethnographic Work

Ududo Okwanka a metaphor for creation of the universe in Igbo folklore.

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

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

Agaba: The Powerful Igbo Cultural Masquerade

Enuani: Ubulu Clans in Igbo Cultural Area

The Ozo Title Stool: Symbolism and Status in Igbo Cultural Tradition

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