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Anthropology and Ethnography Historical Studies

Ngodo: The Oldest Settlement in Nigeria Before Nok Civilisation

A map of Abia State highlighting Uturu, the site of the Ngodo Ancient Kingdom. Photo: Semanticscholar Ngodo, also known as the Ngodo Ancient Kingdom, is an important archaeological and historical site in Uturu, in the Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria. The site is famous for Stone Age tools and provides much…

ByIdenze EzemeDecember 23, 20240Comments

Cultural Heritage

Okpoha Ngodo: Celebrating Igbo Heritage Through Performance Art in Okpoha Village-Group (1959-60)

Okpoha Ngodo performance at Okpoha Village-Group, an Igbo village-group northwest of Afikpo, 1959-60. Photo: Simon Ottenberg. Okpoha Ngodo is a traditional Igbo performance art form, combining: Music (drums, flutes), Dance, Theater and Storytelling. Okpoha Village-Group, located northwest of Afikpo, is an Igbo community known for it's rich cultural heritage, traditional art forms (e.g., woodcarving, pottery), agricultural practices…

ByChuka OdikeOctober 18, 20240Comments

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