Ngwa Archives ~ Ozi Ikòrò

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Photo credit; Wikiwand The word “Igbo” often brings to mind a single ethnic identity, but anyone who has studied the region knows this isn’t the full picture. The Igbo cultural zone…

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May 2025

Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory

The Strong Role The Igbo Women Played In our Pre-Colonial Time To Boost The Igbo Economy Through Farming

Before the time of the white men (pre-colonial period) in Igbo land, agriculture was the backbone of everything — from food, to how people lived together, to how they saw…

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May 2025

Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory

Exploring Ngwa Territory: The Heart of Igbo Culture and Tradition

Inside the green palm belt zone in southeastern Nigeria, Ngwa Territory, which people still call the Aba District, covers 960 square miles of better farmland between the Imo River and…

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May 2025

Cultural Heritage

Dogs in Igbo Culture: Guardians, Hunters, and Spiritual Companions

A Local Dog (Eke Uke) Photo - Igbo Histo Facts Dogs have been loyal companions to humans for thousands of years, and in Igbo culture, they hold a special place that…

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May 2025

Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory

Aba: The Commercial Heart of Igboland – A Journey Through History, Culture, and Resilience

Photo by OU travel & Tour Aba, which is called the "Japan of Africa" because of its hustling spirit and the many things they have manufactured there, is a renowned city…

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Apr 2025

Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory Historical Studies

Okorobia: The Role and Relevance of Young Men in Igbo Society from Tradition to Modern Times

Men of Emii showcasing music and dance display at the Okazi Emii Festival 2024 - Ou Travel and Tour. The word “Okorobia” is a strong cultural word in Igbo land that…

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Jan 2025

Ethnohistory Historical Studies Photos

Tracing the Origins of Bonny: The Complex of Igbo and Ijo Connections

The Bonny people, often referred to as the Ibani (Igbani or Ubani), have an complex history that reflects a rich blend of indigenous and migratory influences. The name “Ndoki,” which…

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Sep 2024

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…

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Sep 2024

Ethnohistory

Ngwa-Ngwa: The Origin of the Ngwa People

Igbo Map by Ukpuru and Aba City photographed by OU and Tours The Ngwa People Ngwa is an Igbo subgroup from Abia State, Southeastern Nigeria. The origin of Ngwa people dates…

Tag: Ngwa

The Divergent Daughters: Comparing the Cultures of Igboid Subgroups

The Strong Role The Igbo Women Played In our Pre-Colonial Time To Boost The Igbo Economy Through Farming

Exploring Ngwa Territory: The Heart of Igbo Culture and Tradition

Dogs in Igbo Culture: Guardians, Hunters, and Spiritual Companions

Aba: The Commercial Heart of Igboland – A Journey Through History, Culture, and Resilience

Okorobia: The Role and Relevance of Young Men in Igbo Society from Tradition to Modern Times

Tracing the Origins of Bonny: The Complex of Igbo and Ijo Connections

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

Ngwa-Ngwa: The Origin of the Ngwa People