Category: Culture

Chimamanda Adichie Names The 4 Writers That Changed Her Destiny 

Igbo Nigerian writer Chimanda Adichie, has mentioned 4 writers whom she said inspired her to go into writing. From what she said, if not for these writers, we wouldn’t be blessed with such interesting books as Half Of A Yellow Sun and Americana. Speaking at the Face Of Okija beauty pageant, she said; “Igboland produced…… Continue reading Chimamanda Adichie Names The 4 Writers That Changed Her Destiny 

Alaba: 10,000 Igbo Traders Make $4 Billion Per Year – American Expert

An American economics expert, Robert Neuwirth has called for the global scaling and worldwide adoption of the Igbo Apprenticeship System and other African sharing economic systems in other to maximize economic development all over the world. Neuwirth said; Neuwirth was speaking at the globally important TEDGlobal 2017. Igbodefender.com obtained transcripts of the talk which has…… Continue reading Alaba: 10,000 Igbo Traders Make $4 Billion Per Year – American Expert

The Igbo towns that don’t kill pythons

It is forbidden to kill pythons or “eke” in the towns in Idemmili North Local Government Area and Idemmili South Local Government Area, Anambra State, Igbo Land, Nigeria. This is due to the fact that pythons are traditionally considered to be sacred in those areas.  If you kill a python in Idemmili, you will be…… Continue reading The Igbo towns that don’t kill pythons