Onicha Olona Archives ~ Ozi Ikòrò

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A young Igbo woman from Onicha Olona, or surrounding settlement, c. 1912-13. Onicha Olona is an Enuani settlement of the western Igbo people, located west of the Niger River in present-day…

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Jan 2025

Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory

Exploring Ọgbọ Obodo and the Mkpitime Cult: A Glimpse into Anioma Spirituality

At the center of Anioma (Western Igbo) culture, The cult of Mkpitime stands out as a fascinating practice deeply rooted spiritually in the traditions of Ndi Anioma. It is an…

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Jan 2025

Anthropology and Ethnography Photos

Nkpurumma: Bridging History with Modern Art

Left: Original photo of an Igbo woman, Puruma (Mkpurumma)?, photographed by Northcote Thomas, Onicha Olona, 1912. Right: A stunning colourized version by Chuka Odike, 2025. Original photo of an Igbo woman, Puruma…

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Jan 2025

Ethnohistory Historical Studies Photos

The Umu Eze Chima Lineage and the Historical Evolution of Onicha Settlements

Photo with no context, likely Igbo men from Onicha (Onitsha), photographed by Henry Crosse in the late 19th century. MAA Cambridge. The story of Onicha settlements, deeply rooted in the heritage…

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Dec 2024

Ethnohistory Historical Studies Photos

Ezechima: Was He Really a Benin Man?

People of Onicha (Onitsha) photographed by Robert Mcwhirter, 1905-11. The historical figure of Ezechima, often referenced as the progenitor of the Anioma Igbo-speaking communities, has sparked widespread debate concerning his origins.…

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Dec 2024

Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage

The Representation of Igbo Women in Early Colonial Photography: A Focus on Northcote Thomas’s Work

An Igbo woman photographed by Northcote Thomas, Onicha Olona, 1912. The Igbo people, one of the largest ethnic groups in Nigeria and Africa, have a rich cultural heritage that has been…

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Nov 2024

Anthropology and Ethnography Cultural Heritage

An Igbo Family Shrine: Ikenga, Ofo, and Ancestor Reverence in Onicha Olona

WORSHIP OF ANCESTORS NZE, OFO AND IKENGA (ONIČA OLONA). The family shrine is a cornerstone of Igbo spirituality, reflecting the community’s connection to their ancestors, deities, and symbols of authority. In…

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Oct 2024

Cultural Heritage Historical Studies

The Rebellious Heritage of Anioma in Onicha Olona : Ekumeku in the Hardship Against British Exploitation

Obi of Onicha Olona During the Bristish expansion during the chaotic years in the early 19th century, they were faced with rebellion, fearlessness, and resistance from Onicha-Olona and Anioma society at…

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Onicha Olona and the Ekumeku Resistance: The Legacy of the Enuani People

Exploring Ọgbọ Obodo and the Mkpitime Cult: A Glimpse into Anioma Spirituality

Nkpurumma: Bridging History with Modern Art

The Umu Eze Chima Lineage and the Historical Evolution of Onicha Settlements

Ezechima: Was He Really a Benin Man?

The Representation of Igbo Women in Early Colonial Photography: A Focus on Northcote Thomas’s Work

An Igbo Family Shrine: Ikenga, Ofo, and Ancestor Reverence in Onicha Olona

The Rebellious Heritage of Anioma in Onicha Olona : Ekumeku in the Hardship Against British Exploitation