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The Arochukwu Oracle, also known as Ibini Ukpabi or the "Long Juju"
Cultural Heritage Historical Studies

Arochukwu Oracle: The Spiritual Empire That Controlled Trade, Justice, and War in Precolonial Igboland

The Arochukwu Oracle, also known as Ibini Ukpabi or the "Long Juju" Photo: Pulse The Arochukwu Oracle, also known as Ibini Ukpabi or the "Long Juju," was the heart of the Aro Confederacy, a powerful group led by the Igbo people in southeastern Nigeria from the 1600s to the early 1900s. Based in Arochukwu, now in…
April 21, 20250Comments

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Cultural Heritage ⁠Religion and Spirituality

The Ikeji Festival of Arochukwu: A Timeless Celebration of Igbo Culture and Harvest

Aro men dancing at Ikeji Aro Festival, 2024. Photo credits, Arochukwu Mouthpiece.   A renowned town in Abia State, Nigeria and Igboland in general, suddenly bursting into life with the sound of drums, the swirl of masquerades, and the scent of roasted yams wafting through the air. This is Arochukwu, the ancient heart of the Aro people,…
March 23, 20250Comments

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