Ekpe (leopard society) meeting house. Photo - G.I Jones
The Igbo people of Nigeria love their culture, family, and ancestors. A big part of this is their ancestral halls, called names…
The Obi, known in various Igbo dialects as an 'Ovu', 'Obu', 'Iba', 'Ogbiti', etc, is more than just an ordinary house. It is a sacred and community space that carries…
Obu house in Abiriba. Photo by G.I. Jones 1930s
The Obu serves as the traditional assembly hall for titled elders, where important decisions regarding the community are made. It is a…
