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Ògùgù (oh-goo-goo)

Mmụọ nwanyị a na-ewere dị ka onye nche, onye na-eme ka omume dị n’otu ma ọ bụ na-eweta ntaramahụhụ maka ndị na-eme ihe ọjọọ.

A female spirit believed to protect, enforce moral order, or punish wrongdoers in Igbo folklore. She can give and withhold husbands and children. She can help men achieve ambitions such as taking a title.

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History

Feb. 5, 1994

Artist, Ben Enwonwu, Dies Aged 76

Odinigwe Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu (July 14th 1917 - February 5th 1994) of Onitsha, Anambra State would be known as one of Africa's greatest artists as early as the 1950's. Amongst his famous works are: 'Anyanwu' - a sculpture of the goddess Ani striking a pose …

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Wider Context

Khoekhoe

The Khoekhoe trace their origins, with archaeological evidence, as far back as 40,000 years.Today, they number about 1 million, and live in Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa.

Historically, they have had to face pressure for expanding Bantu communities and repressive European colonists.

The arrival of …

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Geography

Nigeria

The Igbo experience in Nigeria is very complex. It is marked by resilience, ambition, and difficult transitions. Under colonial rule, many Igbo communities were forced into unfamiliar political structures.

They were ignored, supressed, but eventually became prominent in education, trade, and civil service, sparking both admiration …

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