The history of pre-colonial Southeastern Nigeria is often defined by the sophisticated political and economic hegemony of the Aro Confederacy. However, the Aro people were famously not a military society;…
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When people talk about African writing systems, they often jump straight to “hieroglyphics” or the Ethiopian “Ge’ez” script. But long before Western contact and long before many African…
The age-grade system in Ohafia has existed since the community started. It helps organise society and gives people responsibilities that benefit everybody. From infants, they would join the age grade…
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…
The Igba Uche Cultural Festival is an Important traditional festival that Ohafia people in Abia State always perform. This festival has been around since the time of our ancestors, demonstrating…
The Abiriba people are a special and vibrant group that resides in Abia State of southeastern Nigeria. They know their culture very well. They are very sharp in business. And…
Ikpirikpi-ogu War Dance
The Ikpirikpi-ogu War Dance, also called the Ohafia War Dance , is a famous traditional dance in Eastern Nigeria. It comes from the Ohafia people…
Ohafia women with long braids, a popular style in Ohafia then. The photo was taken by Rev. William T. Weir and published in The Women's Missionary Magazine of the United…
Wealthy Market women in Onicha. G. F. Packer, 1880s. Pitt Rivers Museum.
Igbo women played significant and powerful roles in pre-colonial Igbo society's economy. They supported not just their families, but…
Otiri Ngbagba Ikoro Masquerade from Abiriba. Photo: Jones Archive
The Ngbagba Ikoro masquerade is a thrilling cultural performance from the Igbo town of Abiriba in Abia State, Nigeria. It…