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Religion: Why Thousands of Igbo Youths are Returning to “Odinani” Practice

There has been a recent wave where thousands of young Igbo people are getting back to Odinani way of life, below is an extensive explaination of reasons why many Igbo Youths are falling back to the religious practice of their ancestors. 1. Pride laced with Cultural Identity The beauty of complex culture of Ndi Igbo including its traditional…

ByChukwuwike Ossai5 days ago0Comments

Cultural Heritage

Spiritual Hygiene In Igbo Spirituality

Chief Mgbeze of Okpanam, photographed by Northcote Thomas in 1912 after his title-taking ceremony. He holds a pair of alo staffs and wears the eriri ukwu on his ankles. Mgbeze is painted with chalk to symbolize purity and communion with the ancestors. Igbo people believe in the spiritual and physical sides of life. In their traditional religion, Odinani,…

ByIde NzeDecember 15, 20240Comments

Cultural Heritage

Nzu: Igbo Sacred Chalk, Its Cultural and Spiritual Importance

Left: George Agbo and Obi Victor Nwokobia discussing nzu during fieldwork in Okpanam; Right: close-up of the molded chalk. / Glory Chika-Kanu. Ọdinala, also known as Ọdinani, translates to "as it is in the Earth/land"; it is the ancestral spiritual science of the Igbo people. This represents traditional Igbo beliefs that Ani/Ala, the Divine Earth Mother,…

ByIde NzeOctober 30, 20240Comments

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