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  • The Igbo Gala 2025: A Celebration of Igbo Culture

    The Igbo Gala 2025: A Celebration of Igbo Culture

    What Is the Igbo Gala? The Igbo Gala is a unique and vibrant event celebrating the rich heritage, culture, and achievements of the Igbo community. Hosted by Okwu ID and Ozo, this inaugural gala invites young Igbos in the UK to unite for a night of music, dance, fashion, and culinary delights—all in honour of…

  • Understanding the Concept of Chi in Igbo Names

    Understanding the Concept of Chi in Igbo Names

    A look at the Concept of Chi The concept of Chi in Igbo culture is complex and has led to various interpretations and translations. It has been seen as the personal life force, guardian angel, creator, companion, individual providence, and portioned-out life principle. Additionally, it’s been interpreted as a person’s deity or identity in the…

  • Black Americans that Supported Biafra During the War
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    Black Americans that Supported Biafra During the War

    Taking a look at the Black Americans that supported Biafra during the Nigeria-Biafra war.

  • Nigerian Wedding Attire – Explained (Igbo, Edo, Yoruba & Hausa)
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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. Models – IGBO- Bride: @oluchiozioma_ Groom:  @Kaobi  EDO- Bride: Crystal Groom:  @Zizibo  YORUBA- Bride: @toniteetones Groom: @afrologuepod HAUSA:- Bride: Funke Groom: James Photographer: @Keleenna Hair and make up  @Kacha’s Space 

  • Igbo Traditional Yam Curing
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    Igbo Traditional Yam Curing

    Yams of the Dioscorea genus have many distinct compounds within the yam that makes it toxic to humans. These compounds consist of but not limited to: dioscorine, other alkaloids, flavonoids, phenols, phenolic acids, tannins, and oxalates. To remove these toxins, which can induce fatal paralysis, the Igbo people developed a “curing” technique. First the yam is boiled…