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On this day in 1863, it was recorded that the 'king and chief of Onitsha' signed a treaty with Britain for "the suppression of the slave trade, prevention of human sacrifices, encouragement of legitimate trade." Igbo signatories included Obi Akauaza, King of Onitsha, King Wabuvo, Head Chief Arikabue and others. Sadly, the treaty included language that British force was allowed to enforce 'legitimate trade.'
On Oct 11th 2022, Anthony Onyemaechi Elumelu (Mar 22 1963) was awarded one of Nigeria's highest honors. Born in Jos, Plateau to parents originating from Aniocha areas of Delta state, he would go on to …
ihere adịghị eme onye ara kama o na-eme umunne ya
madman refers to lazy/unproductive people and the shame it causes their families
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 …
The Temne are one of the largest communities in Sierra Leone, concentrated in the northern regions of the country. Historically, they have been organized into over 40 chiefdoms, each with its own leader and local …