Fact File
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Ekumeku: 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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Igbo Food Map
In this infographic we take a look at two well known foods by Igboid people from different states. (We couldn’t fit everything unfortunately! 😅) 1) Ofe Onugbu Origin: Anambra State Also known as Bitter leaf soup, it’s a tasty healthy soup and one of the most traditional soups in Nigeria. 2) Ofe Akwu Origin: Anambra/Delta…
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Traditional Igbo Societal Structure
In this infographic we look at the structure of Igbo communities from family to clan.
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Eastern (Igbo) Music Genres
In this series we take a look varying styles of Eastern Nigerian (Igbo) music. Egwu Ekpili A brief history on the beautiful genre of Egwu Ekpili from Anambra State. Inspired by @naija4lyfe Twitter thread Egwu Ogene Join us for another Eastern Musical Friday! Last week we explored Egwu Ekpili from Anambra State. Today, we’re looking at the…
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Igbo Traditional Yam Curing
Yams of the Dioscorea genus have many distinct compounds within the yam that makes it toxic to humans. These compounds consist of but not limited to: dioscorine, other alkaloids, flavonoids, phenols, phenolic acids, tannins, and oxalates. To remove these toxins, which can induce fatal paralysis, the Igbo people developed a “curing” technique. First the yam is boiled…
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