Ndi Anioma: A Unified Igbo Journey

Anioma Carnival ©OFAAC Anioma Carnival ©OFAAC Ndi Anioma is predominantly the Igbo-speaking group of present-day Delta state, politically, they are grouped to Delta North senatorial district, although, some parts of Edo state like Igbanke and its environs that speak Ika are politically carved into Edo state today but they are part of Anioma, the boundaries of Anioma spans…

ByChukwuwike OssaiNovember 1, 20240Comments

Ethnohistory

Oru People: The Oru-Igbo and Their Aquatic Civilization

Embedded within the cultural fabric of Igboland are the Oru people, a unique and distinct group within the larger Igbo ethnic family. The adage "Oru na Igbo bu ofu," meaning "Oru and Igbo are one," underscores a shared heritage; however, the Oru have cultivated their own riverine way of life, rich with distinct customs, beliefs,…

ByIde NzeOctober 28, 20240Comments

Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory Historical Studies

Egu Ukele: Ukwuani Traditional War Music

Egu Ukele dance tradition and music of ndi Ukwuani, maintains deep historical and cultural significance Egu Ukele played an important role in the resilience of Ndi Ogume against external factors, particularly the old Benin kingdom’s expansion of Oba Ewuare, a handful of Ogume lived in Idu kingdom (old Benin kingdom, )this was in the course…

ByChukwuwike OssaiOctober 18, 20240Comments

Anthropology and Ethnography

Igboland (Alaigbo): A Regional Breakdown of Ethnic Divisions, Tribes, and Sub-Tribes

"Alaigbo" A classification of ethnic divisions, tribes and sub-tribes. "Alaigbo" A breakdown of Igboland cultural regions, ethnic divisions, tribes and sub-tribes. 1. Cross River Igbo (Aro) - Location: Found primarily in the eastern part of Igboland, close to the Cross River area. - Key areas: Arochukwu, Afikpo, Ahaba, Nguzu-Edda, Ihechiowa, Ohafia, Isuikwuato, Abiriba, Bende, and Isiama - Tribes: - Aro - Edda -…

ByChukaSeptember 26, 20240Comments

Historical Studies

Traditional Chief’s Law Delta State, 2008

The Igbos are one of the largest ethnic groups in Delta State, Nigeria. Delta State is traditionally seen as part of the Niger Delta, its Igbo-speaking population is concentrated mainly in the Anioma region. The Anioma people, also known as Western Igbos, occupy over 10 LGAs. Some of the LGAs with significant Igbo-speaking populations include: - Oshimili North -…

ByChukaSeptember 23, 20240Comments

Anthropology and Ethnography

Spirituality and Community in Kwale Igbo Culture: Juju Shrines and Charms in a 1910 Village Scene

"A Kwale Ibo village, showing juju shrines and charms" Photo from [Tribes of the Niger Delta - P. Amaury Talbot], 1910. This image depicts a traditional Kwale Igbo village with notable juju shrines and charms. Kwale is located in the western part of the Igboland cultural area (modern-day Delta State, Nigeria), is part of the Ukwuani/Ndokwa…

ByChukaSeptember 21, 20240Comments

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Ndi Anioma: A Unified Igbo Journey

Oru People: The Oru-Igbo and Their Aquatic Civilization

Egu Ukele: Ukwuani Traditional War Music

Igboland (Alaigbo): A Regional Breakdown of Ethnic Divisions, Tribes, and Sub-Tribes

Traditional Chief’s Law Delta State, 2008

Spirituality and Community in Kwale Igbo Culture: Juju Shrines and Charms in a 1910 Village Scene

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