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The Carabalí Isuama is a notable Afro-Cuban cabildo (mutual aid society) with deep roots in the African diaspora, specifically among Afro-Cuban communities. Originating from the Isuama region in south-central Igboland,…

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Dec 2024

Cultural Identity of Isuochi: Origins, Practices, Attractions, and Úrì Body Art

A man from Isuochi. Photographed by G. I. Jones, 1930s. Isuochi, located in Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria, is a significant community within the Igbo ethnic group. It…

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Dec 2024

Historical Studies

Debunking the Myth: Rev. Ajayi Crowther Did Not Translate the Igbo Bible

The Igbo Bible has a long and rich history, with many Igbo people contributing to its translation. However, there is a common myth that Ajayi Crowther, a Yoruba man, was…

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Dec 2024

Ethnohistory Historical Studies

The Story of the First Igbo Bible: The Untold Legacy of Rev. J.C. Taylor and Simon Jonas, Igbo Ex-Slaves and Their Contribution

The translation of the Bible into the Igbo language is a significant milestone in the history of African linguistics and missionary work. While Bishop Samuel Ajayi Crowther is often associated…

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Nov 2024

Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage

Alusi in Igboland

Alusi in Orsu, West Isuama Igbo. G. I. Jones, 1930s. In Igbo cosmology, Alusi (also known as Arusi or Chukwu’s servants) are deities or spirits that serve as link between the…

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Carabalí Isuama: Preserving Igbo Heritage in Afro-Cuban Culture

Cultural Identity of Isuochi: Origins, Practices, Attractions, and Úrì Body Art

Debunking the Myth: Rev. Ajayi Crowther Did Not Translate the Igbo Bible

The Story of the First Igbo Bible: The Untold Legacy of Rev. J.C. Taylor and Simon Jonas, Igbo Ex-Slaves and Their Contribution

Alusi in Igboland