Winding it’s way through the highlands at Isu, the Njaba River makes it’s way in a snake-like meander through Amucha, Ekwe, Okwudor, Awo-Omama, Izombe and ultimately empties into the Oguta lake… the silty river has it’s origin in the IsuNjaba a town in Isu local government, it’s an abundant source of native chalk and the … Read more
Arondizuogu was founded by the use of force by Mazi Izuogu Mgbokpo and his brothers (Iheme) in the mid-14th century. Izuogu Mgbokpo was a charismatic slave merchant who came from Arochukwu to Ọka in search of slaves. He was usually harbored by a friend from Umualaoma where he slept when going in search of slaves … Read more
DID YOU KNOW DR. UKO AKPAN (1927 – 2020)? PART ONE 1. That he was Akwa Ibom’s Foremost Cultural Musician? 2. That he was Annang’s Foremost Cultural Musician? 3. That he was Abak’s Foremost Cultural Musician? 4. That his father was a leader of cultural plays in Ikot Obong, Afaha Obong, Abak? 5. That he … Read more
HISTORY: The Story Of Attah Ameh Oboni – the Nigerian King who Chose Suicide Instead of Bowing to the Queen of England. Attah Ameh Oboni was a revered Igala King. At a particular meeting held in Kaduna which consisted of all paramount traditional rulers in Nigeria and which had the queen of England in … Read more
OJI UKWU EJE ABA (Man That Travels To Aba On Foot) The story of an Igbo hustler: Joseph Chukwuka Ulasi, hailed from Nnewi in Anambra state. Born in 1890 and died 1944. He was nicknamed “O ji ụkwụ eje Aba” because of his unflinching hustling spirit as a young Igbo boy determined to make it … Read more
In our todays post, we will be discussing about the Igbo Traditional Attire. If you have been searching for the Igbo Traditional Attire you have to search no more because we will bring you picture and details how the Igbo Traditional attire looks like to the Igbos. The Igbo Traditional attire can be seen as … Read more
The Ikeji of the Arochukwu Kingdom is an exceptional period when the indigens of Arochukwu are supposed to notice severe adherence to morals, standards, customs and traditions of the Arochukwu Kingdom. During this period, neither burial nor grieving gatherings are permitted. No form of violence and brutality is tolerated, civil disobedience; public fights are completely … Read more
Omu Arochukwu Picture It is obvious that Arochukwu Kingdom is make up of 19 different villages in the kingdom, it may also interest you to know that these 19 villages also has another name or nick name that can be used in placement of the original name. Moreover we have gotten several request to publish … Read more
IHECHIOWA: Ututu Clan is bounded in the North by Ihechiowa Clan. Oral history tells us that the Ututu migration (which happened at the same time as the Ohafia and Abam migrations respectively) took place before the Ihechiowa people came to inhabit their present location. However some Ihechiowa Villages notably Umuchiakuma still trace their history to … Read more
By Nnadozie Victor In order to survive, men must form and organize themselves into groups and subgroups. And in order to keep the group functioning and progressing, men must learn to co-operate. They must try to avoid violent, ruthless struggles for wealth and power in favour of peaceful competition, and they must make and enforce … Read more