Ogbo ngelenge is an idiophone used by the igbo people of Nigeria. Mostly found among the Isuochi of modern day Anambra state and Mbaise people in modern day Imo…
The Ahiara Punitive Expedition (1905–1906) stands as one of the most devastating episodes of British colonial military action in southeastern Nigeria, markedly within the Mbaise region of Igboland. Triggered by…
The early 20th century was a period of rapid colonial expansion in what is now southeastern Nigeria. British authorities sought to impose administrative control over autonomous communities in Igboland. In…
In the cultural landscape of the Igbo people of Southeastern Nigeria, dance is far more than a "recreational activity." It is a sophisticated language that communicates history, social values, and…
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The word “Igbo” often brings to mind a single ethnic identity, but anyone who has studied the region knows this isn’t the full picture. The Igbo cultural zone…
A Local Dog (Eke Uke) Photo - Igbo Histo Facts
Dogs have been loyal companions to humans for thousands of years, and in Igbo culture, they hold a special place that…
March 1, 1946. Deity recorded as Arioku, a deity that is sworn to, in Enyiogugu, Mbaise, central Igbo area, Eastern Nigeria. British Museum.
Ariọkụ, is a deity primarily associated with Enyiogugu…
"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…
