Omambala Archives ~ Ozi Ikòrò

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Ikoro Drum, Amongst the Igbos, G.T. Basden (1921) In the heart of Igbo land, within the ancient kingdom of Aguleri, on the Omambala River side in Southeastern Nigeria, the Ikolo sacred…

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May 2025

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…

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Apr 2025

Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage

Colonial Resistance and Resilience: The Struggle of the Anambra and Anioma in Southern Nigeria (1883–1914

A dagger from the Ekumeku movement, which resisted British imperial rule in the western Igbo region for over two decades (1880s–1910s). Taken from Ogwashi-Ukwu, a key centre of Ekumeku activity,…

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Feb 2025

Historical Studies

The Name “Anambra” Is Not New: A Look at Its Indigenous and Colonial Origins

An Igbo man from Achala, now in Anambra State, was photographed by British colonial anthropologist Northcote Thomas between 1910 and 1911. The photo is kept at the Museum of Archaeology…

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Feb 2025

Cultural Heritage Discography

Egwu Ogene: The Heartbeat of Igbo Culture and Music

The Ogene Musical Instrument Egwu Ogene, which means "bell music," is a traditional type of music from the Enugu people in Southeastern Nigeria. This music gets its name from the …

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Oct 2024

Ethnohistory

Oru People: The Oru-Igbo and Their Aquatic Civilization

A titled Igbo woman, Ndoni, present day Rivers State, Nigeria.Lower Niger French Catholic mission postcard, turn of the 20th century. Embedded within the cultural fabric of Igboland are the Oru people,…

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Sep 2024

Anthropology and Ethnography

Igboland (Alaigbo): A Regional Breakdown of Ethnic Divisions, Tribes, and Sub-Tribes

"Alaigbo" A classification of ethnic divisions, tribes and sub-tribes. "Alaigbo" A breakdown of Igboland cultural regions, ethnic divisions, tribes and sub-tribes. 1. Cross River Igbo (Aro) - Location: Found primarily in the eastern…

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The Ikolo: A Sacred Sonic Symbol of Aguleri’s Cultural and Spiritual Heritage