World of Indigenous Igbo Culture, History & Their Neighbours
Ogwashi-Uku, is one of the biggest towns in Aniocha south local government area in Delta state, Nigeria. They are part of the Anioma people. They are among ndi Igbo that live in Delta state, west of the Niger River. Ogwashi-Uku is never a small place; its history, culture, and strong family background connect … Read more
Most of the traditional leaders in Igbo society are men. However, there is a particular tradition in Western (also known as Anioma) and some part of Northern Igboland whereby women also have leadership roles. This tradition isn’t something new; history shows that women have often been involved in leadership and governance in Igbo society. One … Read more
Igbo women played significant and powerful roles in pre-colonial Igbo society’s economy. They supported not just their families, but through the control of the food, craft and market industries, they contributed immensely to their community developments. This article will lead you to the contributions of Igbo women in agriculture, local industries and market activities, … Read more
Agbonta is a well-known quarter in Ubulu-Uku Kingdom, Delta State, Nigeria. This community is highly regarded among its people as it happens to be the largest among all the quarters in the Ubulu-Uku community. The Agbonta community has been considered the cradle of the Kingdom of Ubulu-Uku, as the roots of its culture and tradition … Read more
Ubulu Kingdom, located in present-day Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria, holds kinship relationships as sacred and inviolable, both in ancient times and in modern society. Family ties are revered, and the concept of “half-sibling” or “extended family” does not exist. In Ubulu, family is family, and all male relatives are regarded … Read more
The ancient Ubulu-Uku society, like several traditional African societies, lived under a set of guidelines that were moral, spiritual, and social. Usually, these codes are from deep philosophical and spiritual beliefs; they ensure harmony, respect, and adherence to culture. Below are some significant practices and ethical guidelines defining the moral fabric of ancient Ubulu-Uku society: … Read more
Ubulu-Ukwu is a prominent Igbo kingdom in Anioma, with a rich history of interrelationship with her neighboring powers, mostly old Benin kingdom. Some titles in the traditional hierarchy of Ubulu-Ukwu were adapted via their interwoven with Benin, some of which are reflections of exchanges which culturally occurred via warfare , migration, and diplomacy. Although … Read more
Ubulu-Ukwu upholds a crucial place in history of ndi Anioma and ndi Igbo in general for its resistance to the Benin invasion in early times, prior the heroic Ekumeku movement. Oba Akengbuda of Benin in the 18th century executed a three-pronged war attack through his most powerful warriors, unfortunately the armies of Oba Akenghbuda … Read more
The Ụbụlụ-Ukwu Ine festival is an important event among the people. It takes place on a Wednesday every September, the people say, on the “ninth moon.” There are three major festivals in the kingdom: the Ine, the Iwu, and the Iwa-ji (New Yam). How the Ine Festival Began As he said, Dịọkpa Nkwor Oseji, a … Read more
The Iwu festival is the most culturally significant event in Ubulu Kingdom’s life, steeped deeply in its historical beginnings. It has its origin from two of the early settlers of the village now known as Ubulu-Uku: Ezemu, the great progenitor of the kingdom; and Anugwe, a well-established yam farmer who preferred modesty and peace to … Read more