Anthropology and Ethnography Historical Studies

Power and Belief: The Nri Cosmological Influence on Political Governance

The Nri people are a significant Igbo ethnic group in Igbo land that established their influence through a state system that was rooted in deep, profound religious beliefs. At the core of this system was the Eze Nri, a physical representation of a higher supernatural authority, believed to reside in Nri town. To understand the…

ByIde NzeOctober 23, 20240Comments

Cultural Heritage ⁠Religion and Spirituality

The sign of Igbo Ikenga: The Anioma Titled Man’s Sprirituality and Strength.

Igbo Ikenga, Princeton university art museum The culture of Anioma people provides the Ikenga with immerse importance, spiritually. This is a carved wooden figure but its more than a figure because it represents the vitality, strength and achievements of a man, mostly males that has been corornated with the Ozo and Eze titles. Ikenga in Anioma is…

ByChukwuwike OssaiOctober 2, 20240Comments

Historical Studies

Anioma Igbo Title heirachies and the emerging of Europeans: How Colonialism impacted Anioma’s Structure socially

The Queen of England's visit to Anioma during precolonial times Prioir to British rule, the communities in Anioma all had traditional systems whereby males could get to the seat of authority and merit status through attaining titles such as Ozo and Eze titles, people with these titles are granted respect and political influence, and they mostly…

ByChukwuwike OssaiOctober 2, 20240Comments

Nwaokoye Odinigbo, IsiNze ofUruoji, consecratingelephant tusksforfour ozomen who are taking the okike title

Anthropology and Ethnography Ethnohistory

The Influence of Nri: Leadership, Titles, and Cultural Heritage in Igbo Land

Nwaokoye Odinigbo, isi Nze of Uruoji, consecrating elephant tusk for four Ozo men who are taking the okike title Nri culture is one of the most fascinating and significant subcultures in the Igbo cultural area. With unique title and religious systems, which have been adopted by much of Igbo land, Nri’s influence is undeniably profound and…

ByIde NzeSeptember 24, 20240Comments

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The sign of Igbo Ikenga: The Anioma Titled Man’s Sprirituality and Strength.

Anioma Igbo Title heirachies and the emerging of Europeans: How Colonialism impacted Anioma’s Structure socially

The Influence of Nri: Leadership, Titles, and Cultural Heritage in Igbo Land

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