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Anthropology and Ethnography

Igboland (Alaigbo): A Regional Breakdown of Ethnic Divisions, Tribes, and Sub-Tribes

"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 part of Igboland, close to the Cross River area. - Key areas: Arochukwu, Afikpo, Ahaba, Nguzu-Edda, Ihechiowa, Ohafia, Isuikwuato, Abiriba, Bende, and Isiama - Tribes: - Aro - Edda -…
September 26, 20240Comments

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Cultural Heritage

Olaudah Equiano: Celebrated Abolitionist and Author Honored by Google Doodle on His 272nd Birth Anniversary

Olaudah Equiano was featured on Google's Doodle on October 16, 2017, to commemorate his contributions as a significant figure in the abolitionist movement and to mark the 272nd anniversary of his birth. It's almost 7 years the Igbo abolitionist, Equiano was celebrated for his powerful autobiography, “The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano”, which…
September 21, 20240Comments

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Anthropology and Ethnography

Spirituality and Community in Kwale Igbo Culture: Juju Shrines and Charms in a 1910 Village Scene

"A Kwale Ibo village, showing juju shrines and charms" Photo from [Tribes of the Niger Delta - P. Amaury Talbot], 1910. This image depicts a traditional Kwale Igbo village with notable juju shrines and charms. Kwale is located in the western part of the Igboland cultural area (modern-day Delta State, Nigeria), is part of the Ukwuani/Ndokwa…
September 21, 20240Comments

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