Iru-Egbede: Grove Custodians and Spiritual Origins of the Ika-Igbo People

A courtesy visit to the Okpala Ukwu of Iru Egbede kingdom and his elders in council. Credit: Ezumezu Royal Tv Iru-Egbede is one of the oldest ancestral settlements within the Ika-Igbo speaking region of southern Nigeria. In present-day Edo State, Iru holds great historical and spiritual significance as a grove-centred settlement that is deeply rooted in…

ByChukwunwike OssaiAugust 2, 20250Comments

Cultural Heritage

Ogwugwu: The Great Igbo Spiritual Mother

Uli painting on the walls of the Ogwugwu shrine, Nibo, present-day Anambra State, Nigeria. Photographed by one of Northcote Thomas’s assistants in 1911. Photo: Re-Entanglements. Ogwugwu is a special ancestral spirit in Igbo culture, deeply loved as a powerful mother figure. She connects the living with the spiritual world, especially through rivers and land. This article…

ByIdenze EzemeJuly 28, 20250Comments

Cultural Heritage

Osenabo Ọgwụ Ịfụzo and Its Dangers in Ọdịnana Igbo Spirituality

Osenabo Ọgwụ Ịfụzo. Photo: Oma's Garden In Igbo culture, spirituality is deeply rooted in Ọdịnana, the traditional practices that connect the Igbo people to their ancestors, deities, and the natural world. Central to this spirituality is the belief in natural spiritual growth guided by spirits such as Agwụ, Ndị Ichie, and Ala, the Earth goddess. …

ByIdenze EzemeJuly 26, 20250Comments

Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory

Egwu Imo-Oka: The Spiritual Heritage and Cultural Resilience of Awka People

Awka, located in the heart of Igboland, in Anambra State, Nigeria, is situated. This town has a rich history and many traditions. One big Celebration that is still observed today is the Imo-Oka Festival, also known as Egwu Imo-Oka. This festival is not just a celebration; it's a reflection that shows the old roots, beliefs,…

ByChukwunwike OssaiApril 29, 20250Comments

Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage

Emu-Uno: Unveiling the Rich Cultural Heritage of Anioma People

Emu-Uno is a big community inside the Ndokwa West Local Government Area in Delta State, Nigeria. It is located in a part of the Anioma region (Delta Igbo), with a strong culture, history and farming life. Towns like Utagba-Uno, Abbi, and Onicha-ukwuani are nearby. Origin of Emu-Uno According to Folktales, the founders of Emu-Uno settled down close…

ByChukwunwike OssaiMarch 26, 20252Comments