Ekpe Society: Guardians of Trade, Knowledge, and Nsibidi in Pre-Colonial Southern Nigeria

The Ekpe society, also known as Okonko, is a secretive cultural institution originating among the Ejagham people of southeastern Nigeria. Through its unique blend of ritual, governance, and symbolism, the Ekpe society became a vital force in the social, economic, and political life of the region. Its influence expanded significantly due to the Aro people, … Read more

Traditional Igbo Diet and Food Practices: A Historical Perspective

The traditional diet of the Igbo people in Southern Nigeria reflects their agrarian lifestyle, cultural values, and resource utilization. Historical accounts, such as those by G. I. Jones and H. Mulhall (1949), as well as photographs and ethnographic studies like those of Gustaf Bolinder (1930–31), provide valuable insights into the food practices and social structures … Read more

Dr. M. I. Okpara: The Architect of The Agricultural Revolution in Eastern Nigeria

Dr. Michael Iheonukara Okpara is often hailed as the architect of the agricultural revolution in Eastern Nigeria. As the Premier of Eastern Nigeria from 1959 to 1966, Dr. Okpara championed policies that significantly boosted agricultural production and modernized farming practices in the region. His government focused on improving rural development by promoting large-scale farming and … Read more

Beyond the Slave Trade: The Aro Confederacy’s Adaptive Commerce and Colonial Misinterpretations

“The first Europeans to visit Arochukwu, in 1901, noted with some surprise — since it contradicted what they had been led to expect by their superiors — that the Aro trade in factory goods was no less than their trade in slaves, and that in fact Palm oil seems to be the main export. [W.J. … Read more

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