Category: African Studies
Reflections On “Serial Marriage” And Polygyny
There are two programmes I have always enjoyed but recently stopped watching on British television and they are: the ITV/Jeremy Kyle and Channel Five/Trisha Goddard shows.
Read MoreThe Osu Caste System
- by Igwe Leo
The Osu caste system is an obnoxious practice among the Igbos -in Nigeria-which has refused to go away despite the impact of Christianity, modern education and civilization, and the human rights culture.
Read MoreIgu aro Ndigo – Igbo Calendar System
Igu Aro is the proclamation of Igbo Lunar Calendar, a ritual performed every year at Nri in Anaocha LGA of Anambra State.
Read MoreOnwasato or Ilo Muo New yam festival in Nri
This is the biggest festival in Nri tradition. Some towns call it “Iri Ji” or “Iwa Ji” festival. Nri people call it “Onwasato” or “Ilo Muo” festival.
Read MoreThe social and philosophical function of language
A distinguishing characteristic of man is his ability to communicate through the use of language. This means that language has no counterpart in the animal worldview.
Read MoreGlobalisation and the internationalization of education
- by Dr.Julie Wee
Issues related to globalization and the internationalization of education – building your personal capacity to contribute to your country of origin. I am speaking to you today as an educationalist who is Australian and Australian trained, in a college in
Read MoreReading culture: the Nigeria’s simple step to a beautiful future
Survival instinct is an intricate part of any organic being. Wherever this instinct is lacking, the threats to organic annihilation becomes imminent. As a living organism, every social system has an intrinsic responsibility to upholding its continued existence viz culture,
Read MoreA journey towards the correction of some distortions in Igbo thought system:
Ndi Igbo have suffered the double misfortune of being misunderstood and having a bad press. In spite of their stupendous achievements in every area of human endeavor, particularly in science and technology, religion and education, the Igbo nation has been
Read MoreHow eke, oye, afo, nkwo market days were introduced in Igboland
It was during the reign of Eze Nrijiofor I 1300-1390AD, the fifth Eze Nri in the line of succession. One day during his reign, four strangers came to visit him at his palace.
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