4 Nnewi Festivals That Have Been Stopped That May Just Need Reform

Four Nnewi festivals that have been stopped are Igba Ota, Igbu Ichi, Ikwu aru, and Igbu Ichebili. Our investigations show they were stopped because of ‘modernisation’. We think it should be looked into if there is away to remove any harmful effects the festivals had and then revive and continue them. If properly handled, they…… Continue reading 4 Nnewi Festivals That Have Been Stopped That May Just Need Reform

“The Leopard (Agu) Not The Lion (Odum) Is The Igbo Totem Animal”

The article linked to (originally from Igboist group) argues that the lion 🦁 has taken the spot historically reserved for the leopard in Igbo tradition. It urges the Igbos to abandon imported isi agu clothing that shows the lion’s head and reembrace okpuku agu clothing (leopard skin) as Igbo traditional wear. The article writer sees…… Continue reading “The Leopard (Agu) Not The Lion (Odum) Is The Igbo Totem Animal”