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The Igbo Gala 2026
A few moments from the Igbo Gala 2026 at Porchester Hall, London. The evening brought together members of the Igbo community and friends for a celebration of culture, fashion, music and community. From traditional dress and live performances to familiar faces and new connections, these are some of our favourite images from the night. Here’s…
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Grace Foods UK Sponsors the Igbo Gala 2026
A special thank you to Grace Foods UK for supporting the Igbo Gala 2026 with one of Nigeria’s favourite instant noodle brands, Indomie! A household favourite enjoyed by generations, Indomie is loved for its delicious flavours, convenience and place in so many Nigerian homes. We were delighted to share Indomie Mi Goreng with guests at…
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How this Igbo group resisted British domination for 30 years
The Ekumeku Movement Explained During Britain’s colonisation of Nigeria, one of the most prolonged and drawn-out conflicts was against the Ekumeku. A movement fought by the Anioma, an Igbo subgroup, and their neighbouring Igbo allies. So, what sparked the beginning of the movement? As the British looked to expand their colonial domination of Nigeria, they…
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A close look at Rita Dominic’s Traditional Igbo Wedding Dress
In this video we take a quick look at Rita Dominics incredible dress from her Igba Nkwu with Fidelis Anosike this year.
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Traditional Igbo Bonesetting Explained
Bonesetting in Africa – Nigeria So, what exactly is bonesetting? Bonesetting is an ancient osteopathic discipline where practitioners specialise in treating bone fractures, dislocations, ligament sprains, spinal pains, muscle cramps, and muscular pains. Similar to modern medical practices like physiotherapy. How was it integrated into Igbo culture? As a discipline it has been practised in…
