Akpo, also known as Ogaranya bi n’ugwu, is the second child of the late Nnoebe Dike. He had three children: Amesi, Akpo and Achina. They gave Akpo the name Akponnaya…
In precolonial times, the Igbo people held palm oil (mmanụ nkwụ) in high esteem.
Palm oil was more than just a consumable agricultural product
It was an important commodity that uplifted societies,…
Photographed by G. I. Jones, 1930s.
The "Ogaranya masquerade" in Igboland symbolises wealth, power, and prestige, often associated with the aristocratic class in traditional Igbo society. "Ogaranya" itself translates to "wealthy…
