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Anioma cultural dancers. Credit: General Cultural Image / Delta State Cultural Promotion. The Anioma region located in present-day Delta State represents the western fringe of the Igbo-speaking world. Although geographically closer…

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Jun 2025

Cultural Heritage

Ejima: Unraveling the Linguistic Roots of Twins in Igbo Culture

Ejima. Photo - IgboRoyalties In Igbo language and culture, "Ejima" describes twins—two siblings born together from the same mother. Within Igbo traditions, twins hold a unique place, often regarded as a…

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Apr 2025

Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage

Colonial Resistance and Resilience: The Struggle of the Anambra and Anioma in Southern Nigeria (1883–1914

A dagger from the Ekumeku movement, which resisted British imperial rule in the western Igbo region for over two decades (1880s–1910s). Taken from Ogwashi-Ukwu, a key centre of Ekumeku activity,…

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Mar 2025

Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory

Iwa Gi: The New Yam Festival and the Soul of Ika Heritage

The Ika people, who are a subgroup of the Igbo Ethnic group, living mostly in Ika South and Ika North Local Government Areas in Delta State, Nigeria, have a rich…

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Feb 2025

Historical Studies

The Ekumeku Movement: Igbo Resistance Against British Imperialism

A dagger from the Ekumeku movement, which resisted British imperial rule in the western Igbo region for over two decades (1880s–1910s). Taken from Ogwashi-Ukwu, a key centre of Ekumeku activity,…

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Jan 2025

Cultural Heritage Historical Studies Photos

Cultural Artifacts of Igbo Society: Ikenga and Ofo

The Igbo culture of Nigeria is rich in symbolism and traditional artifacts that reflect its worldview, spiritual practices, and societal structure. Among these artifacts, the Ikenga and Ofo stand out…

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Nov 2024

Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory Historical Studies

Ndi Anioma: A Unified Igbo Journey

Anioma Carnival ©OFAAC Anioma Carnival ©OFAAC Ndi Anioma is predominantly the Igbo-speaking group of present-day Delta state, politically, they are grouped to Delta North senatorial district, although, some parts of Edo state like…

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Oct 2024

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…

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Sep 2024

Anthropology and Ethnography

Igboland (Alaigbo): A Regional Breakdown of Ethnic Divisions, Tribes, and Sub-Tribes

"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…

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