The Ogbukele Festival of the Ekpeye Igbo Community: A Celebration of Heritage

The Ekpeye Igbo community, also known as Ekpafia, is a subgroup of the Igbo people of Nigeria, renowned for their rich cultural heritage and vibrant traditions. Among their most significant cultural events is the Ogbukele festival, a celebration that intertwines spiritual practices, artistic expression, and communal identity. This festival was notably documented in the 1930s … Read more

The Role and Significance of Azụ Anya Mmụọ in Igbo Spirituality: A Window to the Ancestral World

In the spiritual and cultural landscape of the Igbo people, the azụ anya mmụọ or Anya mmụọ—literally translating to “eyes of the spirits”—holds profound significance. This wooden openwork panel, typically located in front of the obi (the central household of a patriarch) in the north-central Igbo area, serves as a boundary between the living world … Read more

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