River Niger Archives ~ Ozi Ikòrò

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Oko Kingdom Nestled along the west banks of the majestic River Niger in Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria, the Oko Kingdom is a small but culturally significant…

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Feb 2025

Cultural Heritage

Ojeh & Arishi Festival of Aboh Kingdom: A Celebration of Igbo Culture

Ojeh & Arishi Festival of Aboh Kingdom. Photo: Ogbahu TV The Ojeh & Arishi Festival in Aboh Kingdom is more than a festival. It is a time when the people of…

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Feb 2025

Cultural Heritage

Nkisi River and Its Revered Goddess: A Cultural and Geographical Overview

Concrete Bridge over NKissi Creek, Onitsha, built by R C McWhirter 1909. River Niger. Photo: A Mighty Tree The Nkisi River, also called Nkisa, is an important river in southeastern Nigeria,…

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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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Jan 2025

Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory Photos

Ndoni: Exploring the Heritage of Ndi Oshimili

A titled Igbo woman, Ndoni, present day Rivers State, Nigeria.Lower Niger French Catholic mission postcard, turn of the 20th century. The history and culture of the Igbo people in Nigeria are…

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Jan 2025

Cultural Heritage

The Vibrant Culture of Igbide Kingdom and the Abame Festival

The vibrant Abọ-ame (Abame) Festival of the Igbide Kingdom celebrates a unique rite of passage for all sons and daughters of the Isoko South community. Photo: @TheIsokos (X) Igbide is one…

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Dec 2024

Ethnohistory

A Glimpse into History: The Story of a Child from Mgbakwu

A photograph of a young girl from Mgbakwu, located in what is now Anambra State, was taken by British government anthropologist Northcote Thomas between 1910 and 1911. This image was…

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Oct 2024

Historical Studies

Navigating Trade and Interaction: The British Navy Expedition to Aboh on the Niger River

British navy expedition on the Niger River going to the Igbo town of Aboh. Photo From Views on the River Niger. London: John Murray And Ackerman, 1840. The British Navy expedition…

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The Rich History and Vibrant Culture of Oko Kingdom, Delta State

Ojeh & Arishi Festival of Aboh Kingdom: A Celebration of Igbo Culture

Nkisi River and Its Revered Goddess: A Cultural and Geographical Overview

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

Ndoni: Exploring the Heritage of Ndi Oshimili

The Vibrant Culture of Igbide Kingdom and the Abame Festival

A Glimpse into History: The Story of a Child from Mgbakwu

Navigating Trade and Interaction: The British Navy Expedition to Aboh on the Niger River