In every traditional Igbo gathering, from weddings to festivals, one symbol stands above all: ọjị (the kola nut). It is more than a fruit; it is the heart of…
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…
Ezumezu Oku Agwu Ikenga. Photo: Obi Chukwuebuka
In Igbo culture, spirituality is deeply woven into everyday life through Ọdịnana, the traditional spiritual and cultural practices that guide the Igbo people. At…
The Obi, known in various Igbo dialects as an 'Ovu', 'Obu', 'Iba', 'Ogbiti', etc, is more than just an ordinary house. It is a sacred and community space that carries…
For Igbo people, kola nuts are not just an ordinary commodity - they are a serious cultural and spiritual item that drives their economy. It is called Ojo, and it…
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…
Omenani is the big word that lgbo people use to talk about their tradition, customs, and way of life that came from their ancestors.
It's like a rule book that guides…
