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  • 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…

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  • 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.

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  • 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 

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  • 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…

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    Igbo Dialects (An Investigative Series)

    A look at Igbo Dialects Study⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Igbo is a diverse language with several dialects. Since releasing our mini-documentary ‘Igbo Dialects and Igboid Languages -YT’ many people have asked for more content exploring expressions in different dialects. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀In this series we’ll take a look at different ways of saying the same thing in Igbo. 1) This video…

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