Owerri Archives ~ Page 2 of 2 ~ Ozi Ikòrò

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Eze A. Ogueri II, from Obibi-Ezena, Owerri Province, Nigeria. Photo: Ukpuru In the summer of 1950, an important cultural visit took place between West Africa and British Guiana. This visit was…

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Dec 2024

Mbari house female painter in Owerri.

"[An Igbo] spirit worker painting the walls of an Mbari nearing completion. Note the double Mami Wata images at left. Photo 1930s, [Near Owere (Owerri)]." - Herbert Cole, 1988.

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Dec 2024

Cultural Heritage Historical Studies

Michael Okpara: A Legacy of Leadership and His Remembrance Day

Introduction Michael Iheonukara Okpara (1920–1984) was a visionary Nigerian statesman, medical doctor and nationalist leader who significantly influenced Nigeria’s political and economic landscape, particularly as the Premier of Eastern Nigeria…

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Dec 2024

Indigenous Architecture

Mbari Houses: A Living Tradition of Igbo Architecture, Spiritual and Artistic Expression

Urata-Igbo Mbari house dedicated to Amadioha, photographed by William Fagg in Owerri. British Museum. Introduction Mbari houses are unique cultural and spiritual edifices found in Igbo land, particularly in the Owerri…

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Nov 2024

Anthropology and Ethnography Indigenous Architecture

The Igbo Mbari House: A Cultural and Historical Perspective

"I[g]bo MBARI house. 28/2/46. at EBELE, OWERRI [now in Imo State, Nigeria]. Figures of telephone operators" William Fagg. British Museum. 22 June 2018The Igbo Mbari house is a traditional architectural…

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Nov 2024

Historical Studies

Alvan Ikoku: The Life and Legacy of a Nigerian Educational Pioneer

Mazi Alvan Ikoku, whose portrait graces the Nigerian 10 naira note, is one of Nigeria’s most celebrated educationists. Despite this honour, few Nigerians truly understand his contributions to education, nationalism,…

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Oct 2024

Anthropology and Ethnography

Words from Oratta Igbo man from Owerri known as Amuneke

Amuneke of Owerri An Oratta man [Amuneke]? from Owerri. Second slide, words from Amuneke from Owerri and translated by an Okirika man who is part of P. A. Talbot's team. Photo: P. A.…

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Oct 2024

Anthropology and Ethnography

Shared cultural heritage between the Oratta (Urata) and Etche people

"The goddess of the earth," as described by P. A. Talbot, c. 1932. Musée du quai Branly. This may be Ala, the Igbo earth divinity and the man pictured may…

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Aug 2024

Indigenous Architecture

Mbari House: Traditional Igbo Museum and Art Gallery

A hippo swallowing a person on a face of an Mbari in Owerri - Uratta Area, 1904/ Wikipedia Mbari House Mbari is a traditional Igbo art form and architectural structure…

Tag: Owerri

Seven Amazing Days: An Igbo Leader in British Guiana

Mbari house female painter in Owerri.

Michael Okpara: A Legacy of Leadership and His Remembrance Day

Mbari Houses: A Living Tradition of Igbo Architecture, Spiritual and Artistic Expression

The Igbo Mbari House: A Cultural and Historical Perspective

Alvan Ikoku: The Life and Legacy of a Nigerian Educational Pioneer

Words from Oratta Igbo man from Owerri known as Amuneke

Shared cultural heritage between the Oratta (Urata) and Etche people

Mbari House: Traditional Igbo Museum and Art Gallery