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The Ijele Masked Spirit
Amongst the Igbo the Ijele is known as the King of all masked spirits. Ijele is the largest single man mask in Sub-Saharan Africa and originated in present-day Anambra and Enugu State, Nigeria. The mask is adorned with 45 figurines that depict different aspects of life, it’s roughly 4-6 meters high with a python wrapped
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The Connection Between the Ghanaian and Biafran Flag
Both the flags of Ghana and Biafra draw inspiration from the Pan-African colour schemes. Ghana’s flag is based on the traditional Pan-African colours borrowed from Ethiopia’s flag, which includes red, gold, and green. Ethiopia is the only African country that was never colonised, and its tricolour has become a symbol of the African fight for
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Who Are the Anioma?
A brief look at the Anioma (Western Igbo/Delta Igbo) WHO ARE THE ANIOMA? The Anioma are a diverse group of Igbo speaking communities indigenous to the northern half of Delta State. The name “Anioma” is an acronym derived from the regions that make up the area: Aniocha (A), Ndokwa (N), Ika (I) and Oshimili (O). The last suffix “MA” gives it
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Ibi Ugwu
Male Circumcision in Igbo Culture
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Biafran Nationalism Explained
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Okwu ID
Okwu ndị Igbo n'ala bekee.
