New Yam Festival Archives ~ Ozi Ikòrò

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Jan 2026

Anthropology and Ethnography Historical Studies

From Defense to Display: The Evolution of Cannons from Military Tools to Symbols of Aristocratic Prestige in Southeastern Nigeria

Cannon Gun is a large and powerful weapon using Gun powder. It was used in the abolition of Slave Trades. Photo credit; Wikipedia. Cannons, known in many parts of southeastern Nigeria…

02

Jan 2026

The Impact on the “Yam Revolution”

Igbos in diaspora celebrating Iwa-Ji in Dublin, Ireland. Photo credit; Wikipedia Yam (Dioscorea rotundata and Dioscorea cayenensis) has long been one of the most important food crops in West Africa, especially…

26

Dec 2025

Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage Folklores Historical Studies

The Igbo Homecoming Tradition: Origins and Where It Is Today

The Igbo homecoming tradition, often expressed through seasonal returns to the ancestral homeland, is one of the most enduring cultural practices in Igboland. Whether called "ịlọ Ụlọ" (returning home), "ịzapụọ…

15

Dec 2025

Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory Folklores Historical Studies

Iwele Deity in Umuoba Anam: Guardianship, Ancestry, and Spiritual Identity

Within the cultural and religious landscape of Igbo communities in the Anambra River basin, the people of Umuoba Anam hold a distinctive spiritual identity centred around the Iwele deity. Revered…

21

Nov 2025

Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory Folklores

Onishe: The Mother Spirit of the Asaba People by the Niger River

Photo credit; Shutterstock Among the many indigenous deities of Southern Nigeria, few are as central to the identity of a people as Onishe, the revered mother spirit of the Asaba (Ahaba)…

20

Nov 2025

Biography Cultural Heritage Discography

The Anioma Sound: Music and Culture from Western Igboland

Anioma cultural dancers. Credit: General Cultural Image / Delta State Cultural Promotion. The Anioma region located in present-day Delta State represents the western fringe of the Igbo-speaking world. Although geographically closer…

14

Oct 2025

Historical Studies

Life, Culture, and Institutions in Pre-Slavery Igboland: “Igbo Ndụ Bu Iche”

“Nwaanyị sị na ọ gaghị ewere di ya kụọ ụka, ihe ọ hụrụ n’ụlọ nne ya gaghị ezu ya.” ( When a woman says she will not discuss with…

14

Oct 2025

Cultural Heritage Historical Studies

Igbo Identity and the Bonds of Homeland and Diaspora: “Onye aghala nwanne ya”

Onye aghala nwanne ya (L et no one be left behind). It is more than a moral command; it is a philosophy of kinship that has sustained Igbo people…

17

Jul 2025

Cultural Heritage

Types of Agwu and Their Animal Symbolisms in Igbo Culture

Gracefully seated in mystery and power, the Agwu deity stands as the gentle heart of Igbo spirituality. Photo: Igbo History In Igbo culture, Agwu is a powerful spiritual force that…

24

Jun 2025

Cultural Heritage

Nzu in Igbo Culture: A Symbol of Purity, Peace, and Spirituality

image: anitaquansahlondon.com Among the many elements of Igbo culture, Nzu (white chalk) holds a special place as a powerful symbol with deep spiritual and social significance. Despite challenges from…