Long before medieval and modern history chronicled this richly diversified tapestry of cultures and empires in Africa, Igboland, as it is popularly known, formed part of the southeastern region of Nigeria and was indeed one of the cradles of early human development. Recent groundbreaking research through the African Genome Variation Project has been able…
Dr. Michael Okpara at the Nō 10 Downing Street, London, U.K.
Dr. Michael Iheonukara Okpara is often hailed as the architect of the agricultural revolution in Eastern Nigeria. As the Premier of Eastern Nigeria from 1959 to 1966, Dr. Okpara championed policies that significantly boosted agricultural production and modernized farming practices in the region.
His government focused…
"Wrestling to make the yams grow. Chief Elechi's place, Elele."
This refers to a traditional ritual practiced in Elele, Some Ikwerre groups and the Igbo people at large to ensure a bountiful yam harvest.
Elele, a town in Rivers State, Nigeria, known for it's rich agricultural land. Talbot captured the event holding in Chief Elechi place, A…
"Alaigbo" A classification of ethnic divisions, tribes and sub-tribes.
"Alaigbo" A breakdown of Igboland cultural regions, ethnic divisions, tribes and sub-tribes.
1. Cross River Igbo (Aro)
- Location: Found primarily in the eastern part of Igboland, close to the Cross River area.
- Key areas: Arochukwu, Afikpo, Ahaba, Nguzu-Edda, Ihechiowa, Ohafia, Isuikwuato, Abiriba, Bende, and Isiama
- Tribes:
- Aro
- Edda
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