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In various Anioma communities, the Eze title has always been the prestigious pathway to elevated status, also, it embodies the core social and spiritual aspirations.
Men, via junior roles usually ascend to the alo and nkpisi positions. While they acquire skills and wealth, they are also given the honor in the eligibility of the Eze title.
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Igbo Ukwu and possible link to Eri.
Igbo Ukwu archaeological site may hold a connection to the Eri lineage through Umunri oral tradition. According to legend, Nri, Eri's first son, was instructed by Chineke (the Supreme Being) to sacrifice his first son and daughter. From their graves, cocoyam and yam sprouted, symbolizing agricultural fertility.
An 11th-century CE…
Group of Igbo warriors
Anioma people are distinct subgroup of the Igbo tribe, located in western part of Niger River, the people's way of life has been a great display of cultural interplay. Over hundreds of years, different external kingdoms have exercised influence,especially the Igala and Benin kingdoms.
These kingdoms in the past left marks in some…