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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…
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Nigerian Wedding Attire – Explained (Igbo, Edo, Yoruba & Hausa)
In this video we explain the wedding outfits of four Nigerian tribes (Igbo, Edo, Yoruba and Hausa). Also featured: Efik Ibibio, Tiv, Urhrobo, Kalabari, Fulani. For the full detailed article, visit: Nigerian Wedding Attire Models Others
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Igbo Terms of Endearment for Mothers
In this video we’ll take a look at three Igbo terms of endearment you can use to call your mother.
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40 Igbo Names Without Chi/Chukwu in Them
It’s well known that there are many beautiful Igbo names containing the words “Chi/Chukwu”. In this post we shed some light on 40 Igbo names which don’t contain these words. Please feel free to comment if you know any more! Name Meaning Adanne/adanna First daughter of mom/dad Adaugo Daughter of pride Adaure Elegant daughter (ure-…
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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. (Please note, these are only a select number of dishes, there are many many more in Igboland). Origin: Anambra State Also known as Bitter leaf soup, it’s a tasty healthy soup and one of the most traditional…
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Okwu ndị Igbo n'ala bekee.
