The Economic Role of Igbo Women in Pre-Colonial Igbo Society

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  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

Ngodo: The Oldest Settlement in Nigeria Before Nok Civilisation

Ngodo, also known as the Ngodo Ancient Kingdom, is an important archaeological and historical site in Uturu, in the Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria. The site is famous for Stone Age tools and provides much information about how early humans lived in West Africa, where evidence shows that people lived up to … Read more

Unmasking the Myth: Igbo Origins Are African, Not Hebrew

Igbo people, also known as “Ndi Igbo,” have a history rooted deeply in West Africa, with both archaeological and genetic studies offering clear views into their most ancient origins. For instance, evidence from Lejja in Nsukka reveals that over 4,000 years ago, long before the age of Abraham, the Igbo were smelting iron. The archaeological … Read more

40,000 Years Ago in Igboland: A Journey Through Ancient Igbo Origins

Long before Ancient and modern history recorded Africa’s diverse cultures and empires, Igboland, in what is now southeastern Nigeria, was one of the birthplaces of early human development. Recent research from the African Genome Variation Project has revealed new information about the ancient origins of the Igbo people. This research shows that the Igbo have … Read more

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