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Oru People: The Oru-Igbo and Their Aquatic Civilization

Embedded within the cultural fabric of Igboland are the Oru people, a unique and distinct group within the larger Igbo ethnic family. The adage "Oru na Igbo bu ofu," meaning "Oru and Igbo are one," underscores a shared heritage; however, the Oru have cultivated their own riverine way of life, rich with distinct customs, beliefs,…

ByIde NzeOctober 28, 20240Comments

Ikwerri Ibo, Rumuji village. Owu masquerade. Mask called ‘Ajibodo’ 1931

Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage

Ajibodo and the Owu Masquerade: Cultural Significance and Social Order in Riverine Igbo Communities

Ikwerri Ibo, Rumuji village. Owu masquerade. Mask called ‘Ajibodo’ 1931 Source: Ibo and Ibibio speaking people of Southeastern Nigeria. Darryl Forde and G.I. Jones. 1957. "Owu Masquerade at Play" The Owu masquerade, a highly revered cultural entity, originated from Oguta, a prominent town in southeastern Nigeria, known for its rich traditions and strong connection to the riverine…

ByChukaSeptember 21, 20240Comments

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