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 role in business and culture, and for having survived the test of time. The city is located in the centre of southeastern Nigeria and has…

ByChukwunwike OssaiMay 5, 20250Comments

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 people contribute to the Igbo nation and Nigerian matters. Agulu is located in the Anambra Central senatorial district, and it is well known because of…

ByChukwunwike OssaiMay 2, 20250Comments

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 see it as the place where the Igbo people first started. The town strongly connects with the legend of Eri, a mystical person people believe…

ByChukwunwike OssaiMay 2, 20250Comments

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 of Nigeria, and the place has become a hub for intellectual work, art, and tradition. From what people say, colonial records, old stories, and what…

ByChukwunwike OssaiMay 2, 20250Comments

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 that settle east of river niger. They believe it is a man they call Ewa who is the ancestor of many towns like Amoli, Agbudu,…

ByChukwunwike OssaiMay 1, 20250Comments

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 Enugu and is an area where numerous Igbo communities come together, showcasing unity, pride, and a strong work ethic. Their history comes from stories, old…

ByChukwunwike OssaiMay 1, 20250Comments

Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory

Ohafia: The Warrior Spirit and Cultural Legacy of Southeastern Igbo

Ohafia is a proud community in Abia State, Nigeria, that people in Igboland are familiar with due to its warrior history, strong traditions, and cultural contributions. The place is located in a hilly area in southeastern Nigeria, and it is popular for a war dance called "Ikpirikpi Ogu", strong stories, and warrior pride. It is…

ByChukwunwike OssaiApril 30, 20250Comments

Cultural Heritage Discography Ethnohistory Historical Studies

Oriental Brothers International Band: Guardians of Igbo Highlife, Culture, and Post-War Healing Through Music

The Oriental Brothers International Band is one of the Biggest and longest-standing highlife music groups that comes from Nigeria. They were founded in the early 1970s, when Nigeria was recovering from a civil war and rediscovering its cultural voice. The band quickly became the face of Igbo highlife music, which combines old Igbo sounds, a…

ByChukwunwike OssaiApril 24, 20250Comments

Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory

The Rise, Decline, and Potential Revival of Awka Blacksmithing: A Centuries-Old Igbo Craft

An Ọka [Awka] blacksmith, nnẹ ụzụ, and his nwa ụzụ, an apprentice blacksmith, photographed by G. T. Basden, early 20th century. Awka in Anambra State, Nigeria, is a big name for blacksmithing, which is the art of turning all types of things into iron; they are truly masters in iron works. Awka blacksmiths have been into…

ByChukwunwike OssaiMarch 31, 20252Comments

Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage

Utagba-Uno: A Study of Socio-Cultural Resilience and Modern Development in an Anioma Community

A woman with her bicycle in Utagba Uno. photo : Oni foto Utagba-Uno is a big village with enough hustle inside the Ndokwa West Local Government Area in Delta State, Nigeria. It is among some of the main towns where Ukwuani is spoken in Anioma. It acts as a center for culture and governmental work in…

ByChukwunwike OssaiMarch 27, 20250Comments