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Ebonyi State is an important cultural hub in Igboland, known for its rich agricultural heritage, particularly in rice and yam cultivation, which are staples in Igbo society. The state is home to significant Igbo towns such as Abakaliki, which has historically been a center for trade and craftsmanship, especially in the production of salt and stone carving. The mondern borders …
Sign Up for Newsletter Explore MapsFeb. 26, 2008
Biafran Officer, Joseph "Hannibal" Achuzia, Dies Age 89
On Feb 26th 2008, Joseph Achuzia (born 1929) dies at the age of 89 in his hometown of Asaba, Delta State. Achuzia was an engineer with Shell Oil before joining the Biafran war effort. He would partake in many important clashes including: the first and …
View History"the eagle that has been shot with a gun will fall down violently"
the decisive event has already happened; the outcome is settled
View ProverbsMaasai
The Maasai migrated to their current homeland from the upper Nile region in the 15th century, establishing a society deeply centered around cattle herding. By the 19th century, they had developed a strong social structure, trading and engaging in conflicts with neighboring groups. The arrival …
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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