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In various Anioma communities, the Eze title has always been the prestigious pathway to elevated status, also, it embodies the core social and spiritual aspirations.
Men, via junior roles usually ascend to the alo and nkpisi positions. While they acquire skills and wealth, they are also given the honor in the eligibility of the Eze title.
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Ndi-Ichie with Okpu Ogịdị, Ofala Festival, Onitsha photo by @Owusi on X/Twitter.
An Ndi-Ichie [titled elders] of Onicha (Onitsha) wearing an ogidi headdress also referred to as nnukwu okpu or the 'Great Crown,' mainly worn by titled men of Onitsha during the towns annual Ofala festival.
The term “Nnukwu Okpu” translates to “large cap” in Igbo. It…
The Queen of England's visit to Anioma during precolonial times
Prioir to British rule, the communities in Anioma all had traditional systems whereby males could get to the seat of authority and merit status through attaining titles such as Ozo and Eze titles, people with these titles are granted respect and political influence, and they mostly…