Legend has it that people who hold the title of Ogbuagu in Igbo Land are… expected to have either wrestled with a lion, or killed one with a spear. They are then expected to skin the dead beast, dry the skin and hang it in their Obi (parlour) as evidence of their bravery. If you…… Continue reading About The Ogbuagu (Lion Killer) Title In Igbo Land
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Igbos urged to increase media establishment, support and involvement
ENUGU- Igbos have been urged to increase media establishment, support and involvement in Nigeria. They were reminded that Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe was the first Nigerian to own a media outlet. He established newspapers which he effectively used to fight colonialism. That was one of the take always from the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ Colloquium…… Continue reading Igbos urged to increase media establishment, support and involvement
See the electric car built by the University of Nigeria, Nsukka
I hope they build on this.
Nneka Arimah wins 2019 Caine Prize
Igbo and Nigerian writer Lesley Nneka Arimah has won the 2019 edition of the Caine Prize for African Writing. She won the prize for her short story Skinned. Skinned, a satirical story, focuses on the challenges faced by women in African societies still dominated by ancient customs. Skinned follows the fortunes of Ejem, who comes…… Continue reading Nneka Arimah wins 2019 Caine Prize
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Hey folks, We saw an article listing 4 things Igbos like. We decided to curate 2 here, while posting a link to the remaining 2. Proverbs There is hardly a Nigerian tribe that loves the use of proverbs like the Igbos. The use of proverbs seems to be embedded in the very foundation of the…… Continue reading Untitled