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POSTPONED—EVENT: The Big Igbo Munch

Postponing of the Big Igbo Munch Kedunu, Dear Community, We over at Okwu ID have been closely following the public health developments over the last few weeks and whilst we have been looking forward to bringing The Big Igbo Munch to all of you, public health must take priority. With the rapid development of the […]

Uganda Vs Nigeria: DICTATORSHIPS

Okpu Igbo: Traditional Igbo Hats (Male)

What are the traditional Igbo hats? Name: Okpu agu “leopard hat” (a sign of bravery/warriors) Style: Woven with white, black and red stripes (an abstract depiction of leopard spots) Origin: Abia/Cross river region, from the Ekpe (leopard society) Variation: Okpu mboko (black and white, worn by highest grade of the Ekpe society) Name: Okpu […]

Imu ahia/ (Ímù Ólú/Oru) – The Igbo Apprenticeship System

Imu Ahia /Ímù Ólú/Oru How the Igbo Apprenticeship helped heal the wounds of Biafra. In 1967 Nigeria declared war on the secessionist state of Biafra (formally Eastern Nigeria predominantly of the Igbo ethnic group, alongside many of their neighbours like the Ibibio, Efik and Ekoi). What followed was one of Africa’s most brutal and genocidal […]