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The town of Arochukwu is deeply intertwined with the Aro Confederacy, a powerful socio-political and spiritual network that dominated southeastern Nigeria from the 17th to 19th centuries. As the heart of the Aro people, Arochukwu was home to the Ibini Ukpabi (Long Juju) oracle, a sacred site that not only governed the spiritual life of the Aro but also played …
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The Fante have a long history of trade, particularly with European merchants during the era of the Atlantic slave trade and later in gold and ivory. In the 17th century, they formed the Fante Confederacy, a coalition of states that sought to protect their autonomy …
Apr. 14, 2015
Author, Chigozie Obioma publishes the Booker Prize nominated "The Fishermen"
Chigozie Obioma’s The Fishermen captures the deep bonds and tensions within a typical Nigerian family, reflecting familiar Igbo themes like prophecy, discipline, and brotherhood. Its recognition by the Booker Prize gave global visibility to these everyday Igbo experiences.
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what a flute-player blows is between him and his nose.
mind your own business / someone’s affairs are their own responsibility.
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