Igbo Culture & Society
Exploring the Igbo Masquerade: Its Significance and Role in Society
The Igbo masquerade, also known as "mmanwu," is an important part of traditional Igbo society and culture. The masquerade is a revered and sacred institution that plays a significant...
The Ikenga And Its Significance in Igbo Culture
In the Igbo culture, Ikenga is the god of strength and war. It is a horned deity and one of Igboland's most powerful and respected gods.
Ikenga is a personal...
Igbo Traditional Land Cleansing Rite of ‘IGBU EWU ANI’
Land ownership in Igbo culture is synonymous with generational wealth. This means you inherit lands from one generation to another, following a paternal or maternal lineage, depending on various...
Evolution of “August Meeting” Among Igbo Women in Southeast Nigeria
August meeting is an annual congress by the Igbo women in August.
It is a massive homecoming whereby Igbo women in the diaspora and the cities travel back to their...
The Story Behind The Name ‘OJI UKWU EJE ABA’ – WNTV
'OJI UKWU EJE ABA' The story of Igbo hustler Joseph Chukwuka Ulasi from Nnewi in Anambra State. He was born in 1890.
He was also nicknamed "O ji ụkwụ eje...
Types of Ogbono seeds in Nigeria.
You could be wondering where ogbono (Irvingia) seeds/kernel comes from, how it is processed, and so forth. It is derived from the Ugiri (Bush Mango) tree. The fruit resembles...
