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Nkowa Okwu: A Game Changer for Preserving and Promoting the Igbo Language and Culture
Nkowa Okwu is a ground-breaking app and API which combines an Igbo dictionary and learning platform together.
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Igbo Pottery: The Udu Drum
How long has pottery been part of Igbo society? Pottery has been part of Igbo culture for centuries, with some of the earliest artefacts dating back to 2500 BC. The most well-known examples of Igbo pottery are the 9th-century findings from Igbo Ukwu, which include many ornate pieces. (Image Below: Globular vessel with everted rim,…
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Can you write in Igbo?
Is Igbo a written language? Yes, Igbo is a modern language with rules, grammar and a written form like most other languages. Igbo is a tonal language like Chinese, Vietnamese and many African languages. The language has three tones, high, mid and low, and it uses the Latin alphabet with 36 letters. Nine of those…
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What was Olaudah Equiano’s real Igbo name?
I’ll never forget my first black history month. In year eight whilst learning about the transatlantic slave trade, our teacher introduced us to Olaudah Equiano. Describing him as the incredible Igbo-African man who bought his freedom, travelled worldwide, and contributed to the abolitionist movement to end slavery. Although the Equiano narrative made me feel proud, I couldn’t help but wonder…
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Why are there so many light-skinned Igbos?
Why are there so many light skinned Igbo people? Well, possible factors that may have contributed to this phenomenon, include the environment, genetics, preference and historical events.
Okwu ndị Igbo n'ala bekee.
