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The System of Eze Title : An Immortal Gateway in Anioma Culture

©doziearts In various Anioma communities, the Eze title has always been the prestigious pathway to elevated status, also, it embodies the core social and spiritual aspirations. Men, via junior roles usually ascend to the alo and nkpisi positions. While they acquire skills and wealth, they are also given the honor in the eligibility of the Eze title. Aside…

ByChukwuwike OssaiOctober 28, 20240Comments

Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory Historical Studies

Ada Nshi and Okpala Nshi: The Role Nri traveling Priests played in Building Anioma’s Ritual and Cultural Practices

Ndi Anioma, like other Igbo groups, have long kept deep cultural and spiritual ties to Nri, an ancient aristocratic and theocratic kingdom dated from 9th century. An important part of the connection was made possible by male and female ritual specialists of Nri, Okpala nshi (male priest) and Ada nshi (female priestess). Eze Nri sent sent them…

ByChukwuwike OssaiOctober 12, 20240Comments

Cultural Heritage

The Ozo Title Stool: Symbolism and Status in Igbo Cultural Tradition

Ozo Title Stool, 19th-20th century. Met Museum. The stool shown here is one of the more ornate designs used by highly ranked Ozo titleholders. In parts of Alaigbo, Ozo title holders receive stools carved from a single block of wood. The level of intricacy in the carving typically reflects the holder's rank, with more elaborate designs indicating…

ByChukaSeptember 30, 20240Comments

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