Body art and childhood traditions in Nigeria’s Igbo society are windows into its rich cultural heritage, particularly during the early 20th century. The photographs captured by renowned documentarians like G.I. Jones and Emily Godfrey serve as invaluable records of how identity, spirituality, and aesthetics intertwine. By examining these historical images, we explore the deeper meanings…
Introduction
Nearly 55 years after the end of the Nigerian Civil War (1967–1970), families affected by atrocities such as the Asaba massacre and the Ishiagu pogrom continue to seek justice and compensation for the losses they endured.
The Asaba Massacre
In October 1967, during the Nigerian Civil War, federal troops entered Asaba in pursuit of retreating…