World of Indigenous Igbo Culture, History & Their Neighbours
Introduction Mbari houses are unique cultural and spiritual edifices found in Igbo land, particularly in the Owerri region and some substantial number of towns in Imo states and Rivers States, Nigeria. These ceremonial structures serve as artistic expressions of gratitude to Ala, the Earth goddess, and other deities. Built as part of religious rituals, Mbari … Read more
Akwete cloth, woven by the Ndoki Igbo people, represents a rich textile tradition with deep roots in Southeastern Nigeria. Traditionally, the town of Akwete has been most closely associated with this craft, yet the origins and techniques of weaving in this region are a shared legacy among the Ndoki communities. A notable aspect of this … Read more
Etche and Oratta tribes share several cultural, linguistic, and traditional similarities that is highly indistinguishable, mainly due to their close proximity and intertwined histories of origins. Today they have evolved to two different tribes despite being of the same stock. Oratta are made up of sub-tribes, i.e; Owerri, Uratta, Nekede, Umunoha, Ngor, Abala, Obudi, Umuakpo, … Read more