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Egwu Ụkpọ: The Guinea-Fowl Dance of the Nri People and Related Igbo Groups

Guinea fowl dancers probably from Nri. (Egwu Ụkpọ)   Dance has always played a significant role in Igbo cultural expression, serving as a form of storytelling, entertainment, and spiritual connection. One of the most physically demanding and visually captivating dance traditions is Egwu Ụkpọ, or the Guinea-Fowl Dance, primarily performed by the Ụmụnri (Nri people) and other…
February 23, 20250Comments

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Anthropology and Ethnography Historical Studies

Power and Belief: The Nri Cosmological Influence on Political Governance

The Nri people are a significant Igbo ethnic group in Igbo land that established their influence through a state system that was rooted in deep, profound religious beliefs. At the core of this system was the Eze Nri, a physical representation of a higher supernatural authority, believed to reside in Nri town.  To understand the…
October 23, 20240Comments

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