art
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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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Igbo Wedding Attire
Igbo Wedding Attire: The Bride + Groom Other words used: Ola onu – necklace. “Ola” typically represents Jewellery in Igbo language. We call the necklace/beads ‘esuru.
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WHAT ARE “THE ALUSI”?
WHAT ARE “THE ALUSI”? Alusi are all manifestations of Chukwu (the supreme god), which is also responsible for assigning them their different tasks. The deities act as forces for blessings or destruction, depending on the circumstances, they enforce punishments on “wrongdoers”. Alusi may be represented as wooden figures and placed in shrines where they are…
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Lagos Comic Con – 7th Edition
LAGOS COMIC CON 2018 Last week marked the 7th edition of Lagos Comic Con. The event featured both African and international comics, games, animations films, and books. (As well as countless Black Panther Cosplays). For many of us in the diaspora, this may be the first time hearing of a Nigerian based Comic convention. Events…
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Cast: Oluchi in No Poetry (Short Film)
Oluchi (who starred in Nwanyi Oma) Features in the short film No Poetry. An Allegory. Jermaine Wong’s inspired Spoken Word Short Film tells the story of an unfaithful Bride and a heartbroken Groom as they come to grips with their sad situation. Compelling and deeply poetic No Poetry uses these turbulent characters to personify the…
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