Traditional Pottery in Ishiagu: Cultural Heritage, Craftsmanship, and Sustainability in Igbo Society

Ishiagu Pottery Products The people of Ishiagu, who occupy the Ivo Local Government Area in Ebonyi State, Nigeria, are a subgroup of the Igbo people with a strong culture. They are highly skilled in pottery, and this pottery work is a big part of who they are in style and how they survive. How It Started and…

ByChukwuwike OssaiApril 8, 20250Comments

Historical Studies

Old Dynamic Of Ndi Igbo and Wildlife

A young Gorilla killed by two Ibo [Igbo] boys from Asaba, Southern Nigeria, West Africa, 1906. Smithsonian Institution National Anthropological Archives. On a single day in 1906 in Ahaba, Southern Nigeria, West Africa, Two Igbo boys killed a young gorilla. Historical Context: In 1906, Southern Nigeria was under the British colonial rule. Which brought changes in land uses,…

ByChukwuwike OssaiJanuary 31, 20250Comments

Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory Historical Studies Indigenous Architecture Photos ⁠Religion and Spirituality

Igbo Language and Art: Preserving Heritage and Promoting Growth

Women decorating the Iyiazi shrine in Agukwu Nri, located in present-day Anambra State, Nigeria, 1984. Photographs taken by Chike Aniakor. The Igbo language and art are integral components of the cultural heritage of the Igbo people of Nigeria. While these cultural expressions have thrived for centuries, globalization and modernization pose significant threats to their survival. This…

ByChuka OdikeDecember 31, 20240Comments

Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory ⁠Religion and Spirituality

Traditional Funeral Rites: How Igbo People Bury the Dead

The funeral rites of the traditional Igbo people are evidence of their profound displaying of their rich tradition and custom, showing respect to the deceased, the belief of after life continuation and community solidarity, in this post we will look at an overview of these rites. Preparation of the Body: After a person is confirmed dead, the…

ByChukwuwike OssaiDecember 22, 20240Comments

Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory

The Fading of Traditional Igbo Marriage Rites: A Modern Perspective

Ndi Igbo, are a prominent ethnic group of African descent, with a rich heritage culturally and historically, especially in matters that affect marriage. The marriage customs of Igbo people have always been an important part of Igbo society at large, portraying not just the people's values but also the religious beliefs of the people,…

ByChukwuwike OssaiDecember 21, 20240Comments

Cultural Heritage Historical Studies

Unmasking the Myth: Igbo Origins Are African, Not Hebrew

Lejja, the World's Oldest Iron-Smelting Site in Nigeria / Things Nigeria Igbo people, also known as "Ndi Igbo," have a history rooted deeply in West Africa, with both archaeological and genetic studies offering clear views into their most ancient origins. For instance, evidence from Lejja in Nsukka reveals that over 4,000 years ago, long before the…

ByIdenze EzemeNovember 2, 20240Comments

Ethnohistory

Oru People: The Oru-Igbo and Their Aquatic Civilization

A titled Igbo woman, Ndoni, present day Rivers State, Nigeria.Lower Niger French Catholic mission postcard, turn of the 20th century. Embedded within the cultural fabric of Igboland are the Oru people, a unique and distinct group within the larger Igbo ethnic family. The adage "Oru na Igbo bu ofu," meaning "Oru and Igbo are one," underscores…

ByIdenze EzemeOctober 28, 20240Comments

Anthropology and Ethnography

40,000 Years Ago in Igboland: A Journey Through Ancient Igbo Origins

Long before Ancient and modern history recorded Africa's diverse cultures and empires, Igboland, in what is now southeastern Nigeria, was one of the birthplaces of early human development. Recent research from the African Genome Variation Project has revealed new information about the ancient origins of the Igbo people. This research shows that the Igbo have…

ByIdenze EzemeOctober 25, 20241Comment

⁠Religion and Spirituality

Ibini Ukpabi: The Arochukwu Long Juju

The Arochukwu Long Juju The Aro people, a branch of the Igbo ethnic group, founded the Arochukwu Long Juju shrine in the 17th century. A renowned Aro priest from Agbagwu, is credited with establishing the shrine. He is believed to have discovered the Long Juju (Ibini Ukpabi), a supernatural being, in a cave. The…

ByChikwereOctober 17, 20240Comments

Ethnohistory

Nwaotam Masquerade: A Representation of the Ottam (Ndoki) People

Nwaotam Masquerade Play at Akirika Ukwu-Ndoki in 2021, Photographed by Ndoki Nmanma Nu Media Crew WHO ARE THE OTTAM/OTAM PEOPLE? The Ndoki people, before the popularization of the Name Ndoki were known as "Otam/Ottam" people. This was recorded in Captain Crow's Map and on the Dialect Mapping done by Rev. John Clarke in 1848 in …

ByChikwereOctober 2, 20240Comments

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Traditional Pottery in Ishiagu: Cultural Heritage, Craftsmanship, and Sustainability in Igbo Society

Old Dynamic Of Ndi Igbo and Wildlife

Igbo Language and Art: Preserving Heritage and Promoting Growth

Traditional Funeral Rites: How Igbo People Bury the Dead

The Fading of Traditional Igbo Marriage Rites: A Modern Perspective

Unmasking the Myth: Igbo Origins Are African, Not Hebrew

Oru People: The Oru-Igbo and Their Aquatic Civilization

40,000 Years Ago in Igboland: A Journey Through Ancient Igbo Origins

Ibini Ukpabi: The Arochukwu Long Juju

Nwaotam Masquerade: A Representation of the Ottam (Ndoki) People

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