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Ofor na Ogu in Igboland, and Ndi Iche Aro in Arochukwu Kingdom
Ofor-na-Ogu, as Igbo ontological term, is used to describe certain traditional authority and justice principles that contribute to ensure there is sanity and discipline in Igbo communities. Some of the principles in practice may involve making some petitions to the ... -
Creation of Autonomous Communities in Arochukwu; Putting Arochukwu Kingdom Asunder
Before 2018, there was nothing like autonomous communities in Arochukwu kingdom. The people of Arochukwu Kingdom have been living together peacefully and happily. A kingdom is usually governed by a king or a queen. Autonomous Communities are recent in nature and are ... -
New Yam Cultural Festival in Igboland: The Ikeji Aro Example
New Yam Cultural Festival marks the beginning and the ending of a farming year, during which people give thanks to God for bountiful harvests and blessings of the year. Yam is a precious native food crop that the Igbo people ... -
Dr Alex Otti with the power of the people has become greater than the people in power
One of the deadliest battles in life is the battle to acquire power and retain power. In a democracy, people have power to vote people into power as well as the power to vote the same people out of power. ... -
“INO MGBEDE’ OR ‘NWA-MGBEDE CULTURE” AS PART OF IGBO TRADITIONAL MARRIAGE RITES: The Arochukwu Example
“Ino Mgbede” or “Nwa-Mgbede” culture is a practice of putting away a young lady in a ‘special Mgbede care room for a period of time ranging from weeks to some months, to nurture, mentor and prepare her for imminent future ... -
Alaeze and Alaezi Deity in Arochukwu Kingdom
Alaezi is a beautiful name some Arochukwu parents like to give to any of their beloved daughters to signify that such a daughter is very special to the family and the compound where she is born into as she is ... -
Amuze and Ibom-Isii Historic Alliance and the Kindredness of Aro Kingdom: Some Matters Arising
“People who are oblivious of their roots do not know who they are and cannot be proud of their heritage. Seeking to know our common roots will help us to know who we are, celebrate the things that unite us, ... -
Kola Nut In Igbo Culture: Arochukwu Kingdom Example
In Igbo land, kola nut is culturally a significant native fruit grown on a special tree. The Igbo celebrate and treasure their kola nut for its essential roles in their cultural and traditional life. In Arochukwu kingdom, no important cultural ... -
“Ezi na Ulo” Concept and “Uzi” Practice in Arochukwu Kingdom
Ordinarily, issues like “Ezi na Ulo” concept and Uzi” practice in Arochukwu tradtional setting appear simple in context but when you try to discuss them deeply you may discover how rich and complex the issues are in content. Perspectives on ... -
Myths and Truths about the “Long Juju” of Arochukwu of Igbo land
Many things have been said and written about Arochukwu oracle. That historic shrine had wrongly been labeled “Long Juju” by the British colonialists. Some historians had also given the shrine some fake names like: “Ibini Ukpabi” or “Ibn Ukpabi” and ...