Significance of the Red Beads in Igbo land
the igbo have a very unique culture from other cultures in Nigeria. The Igbo attires are not anywhere close to random at all. The beads are highly respected ornaments in…
South Africa’s Zulu King, Zwelithini is DEAD
South Africa’s Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuZulu died on Friday. Zwelithini was born on July 14, 1948 in KwaZulu-Natal. His demise was confirmed by Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi and Traditional Prime…
WIDOWHOOD PRACTICES IN IGBOLAND; THE GOOD AND BAD
There is no telling what window go through in Igbo land When a woman loses her husband in Igbo culture, she will be subjected to all manner of degrading treatment.…
Iwa Akwa: Understanding the culture behind the Igbo rites-of-passage ceremony
Iwa Akwa is an age-long cultural tradition within Igboland that indicate that a boy is now a man. Coming of age ceremonies and rites of passage for men are common…
RETURNING OF BRIDE PRICE IN IGBOLAND WHEN MARRIAGE FAILS
The bride price has to be returned when couples decide to end their marriage in Igboland Not all marriages will work out, when a couple decides to seprate, there are…
Igbo Culture: Tribal Marks And Their Meanings
The Igbo tribal marks are our main focus and we shall look at what each mark stands for. Igbos are from the Eastern part of Nigeria with the following as…
Beliefs and taboos in ancient Igboland
These things were believed by the Igbo people in the ancient days and some still prevail to this day. The Igbos are the people of an ethnic group native to…
The forgotten Igbo pyramids
The ancient Igbo pyramids are located in Udi, Enugu, Nigeria but have long been forgotten and are probably in ruins. The wonder of the Igbo pyramids started in 1935, when…
Igbo History: Here’s why there is a possibility that this tribe is from Israel
However, apart from the story of how they came into being, the Igbos also shares some similar practices with the biblical Jews. To believe that the Igbos is one of…
Fio Fio: How to prepare this spicy traditional Enugu dish
The fio fio dish is a spicy pigeon pea porridge, peculiar to the people of Enugu state in Nigeria. This simple recipe will teach you to prepare the Ingredients 2…















