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What is: Iwa Oji?
Breaking the kola nut, known as “iwa oj”, is an important Igbo ritual traditionally performed to welcome guests at a gathering or ceremony. During the ceremony, the kola nut (oji) is blessed in Igbo, broken into pieces,…
What is Nsibidi?
What is Nsibidi/Nsibiri? Nsibidi is an idiographic symbol system that has been in use for centuries in South Eastern Nigeria. Its origins can be traced back to around 400 AD/CE and it is used by several indigenous…
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…
The Symbolism of Kola Nut in Igbo Cosmology
What does each part or number of a Kola nut symbolise in Igbo culture? The Kola nut holds immense cultural and symbolic significance in Igbo cosmology. Its various cotyledon numbers are believed to carry distinct meanings that…
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…
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