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Photo credit: Discogs (via Global Groove Independent) When people talk about hidden gems in Igbo highlife, Aguata Super Highlife, led by Okey Igbokwe, always pops up among collectors and true enthusiasts.…

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Nov 2025

The Anioma Sound: Music and Culture from Western Igboland

Anioma cultural dancers. Credit: General Cultural Image / Delta State Cultural Promotion. The Anioma region located in present-day Delta State represents the western fringe of the Igbo-speaking world. Although geographically closer…

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Nov 2025

Biography Cultural Heritage

Chief Pericoma Okoye: The Lion of Arondizuogu – A Life in Music and Tradition

Pericoma Okoye in Arondizuogu. Credit: BBC When people talk about mystical power, cultural pride, and traditional music in Igboland, Chief Pericoma Okoye’s name rises like a legend. Known widely as “the…

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Nov 2025

Biography Cultural Heritage

Chief Dr. Emeka Morocco Maduka: The King of Ekpili Music

Chief Emeka Morocco Maduka, a prominent figure in Nigerian music. Chief Dr. Emeka Morocco, fondly known as “Eze Ekpili” is one of those musicians whose voice feels like home. He wasn’t…

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May 2025

Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory

Orlu: The Commercial and Cultural Powerhouse of Imo State

View of Orlu. Photo from Eboh Media YouTube Orlu is a large city in Imo State, Nigeria. It has become one of the largest towns in Igbo land, known for its…

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May 2025

Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory

Agulu: A Portrait of Cultural Heritage, Environmental Challenges, and Socioeconomic Transformation in Anambra State

Agulu is a notable town in the Anaocha Local Government Area (LGA) of Anambra State, Nigeria. The town is well-known for its fine nature, rich culture, and the way the…

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May 2025

Ethnohistory Historical Studies

Aguleri: The Cradle of Igbo Civilization and Cultural Heritage

Aguleri is an old town in Anambra State, Nigeria, where the people are well-known in Igbo history as one of the oldest and most respected communities in Igboland. Some people…

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May 2025

Ethnohistory

Nsukka: The Brain Capital and Cultural Beacon of the Igbo People

Nsukka is a notable town in Enugu State, Nigeria. It has become one of the biggest centers for culture, books, and history in Igbo land. The town houses the University…

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May 2025

Ethnohistory Historical Studies

Ugbo: A Living Archive of Ancient Igbo Civilization and Cultural Resilience in Enugu State

Ugbo has been in existence since ancient times. It is said that people have been residing there as far back as 3000 BC. Ugbo is one of the first communities…

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May 2025

Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory

Igbo Etiti: Preserving Culture and Agricultural Prosperity in the Heart of Enugu State

Igbo Etiti is a local government area (LGA) in Enugu State, rich in Igbo culture, fertile farming land, and a strong history. It is located in the northern part of…

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Aguata Super Highlife: Okey Igbokwe’s Musical Journey

The Anioma Sound: Music and Culture from Western Igboland

Chief Pericoma Okoye: The Lion of Arondizuogu – A Life in Music and Tradition

Chief Dr. Emeka Morocco Maduka: The King of Ekpili Music

Orlu: The Commercial and Cultural Powerhouse of Imo State

Agulu: A Portrait of Cultural Heritage, Environmental Challenges, and Socioeconomic Transformation in Anambra State

Aguleri: The Cradle of Igbo Civilization and Cultural Heritage

Nsukka: The Brain Capital and Cultural Beacon of the Igbo People

Ugbo: A Living Archive of Ancient Igbo Civilization and Cultural Resilience in Enugu State

Igbo Etiti: Preserving Culture and Agricultural Prosperity in the Heart of Enugu State