Author: Chukwudi Nwokoye
Nigeria: Between Halloween and our culture
The last day of October, every year, to the people of Canada, Ireland, the United States and the United Kingdom, is the Halloween Day. This has its roots in the Celtic festival of Samhain. Halloween activities commonly include wearing scary
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 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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