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What is Uli/Uri Art?
Uri (uli) motifs drawn by Igbo women from Arochukwu with the juice of the uri tree on paper (usually drawn on the body). 1932. Pitt Rivers Museum. Uli or Uri, a traditional lgbo art form, is a dyeing technique used to adorn the body, murals, and motifs with intricate patterns. This unique art form has…
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West Indian Terms of Igbo origin
Some common words still used in Caribbean English[es] that come directly from the Igbo language or are influenced by it. Unu/Wunna ‘You [plural]’, the same in Igbo, únù, wunna may be used, in Nigerian pidgin English una is used. Soso ‘Only’, ‘single’, in Igbo orthography it’s sọsọ [saw-saw] meaning the same. [Not to be confused with English so-so, meaning average or mediocre]…
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Black Americans that Supported Biafra During the War
Taking a look at the Black Americans that supported Biafra during the Nigeria-Biafra war.
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Explained: Are Igbo people “money-loving”?
Photo credit: @chikaihuoma If you’ve ever stumbled across Nigerian spaces on social media, you wouldn’t have to look very far to see the stereotype that Igbo people love money. Although most Igbo people aren’t offended by this, after all, who doesn’t love money? —Where does this stereotype come from? Is it something that stems from the…
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Black with red hair: Why do some Nigerians have red hair?
Ever seen a black person with stunning ginger hair and wondered why? Although rare, most people in Nigeria would have come across someone with red hair, whether it be a family member or a passer-by. In this article, we’ll take a look at what research has found and why this may occur. So, what makes…
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