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The Whispering Poet: An Anthology of Igbo & Other Proverbs by Dandy Ahaoma Ahuruonye is a groundbreaking collection that celebrates the philosophical and cultural significance of Igbo proverbs. The work positions proverbs as indispensable tools of communication, wisdom, and reflection, embodying the Igbo saying, “Ilu bụ ịnyịnya nke asụsụ Igbo, ya mere ọbụrụ na eziokwu na-efu efu, anyị ga-eji ilu Igbo chọta ya” ("Proverbs are the horses of the Igbo language; if truth goes missing, we use Igbo proverbs to find it").

Title: Anthropological Report On The Ibo-speaking Peoples Of Nigeria, Part 6Author: Northcote Whitridge ThomasPublisher: Sagwan PressPublication Date: August 26, 2015Format: HardcoverPages: 138ISBN-10: 1340440644ISBN-13: 978-1340440640Language: English Overview “Anthropological Report On The Ibo-speaking Peoples Of Nigeria, Part 6” by Northcote Whitridge Thomas…

Author: Z.R. DmochowskiPublisher: Ethnographica; National Commission for Museums and MonumentsPublication Date: 1990Format: HardcoverPages: 152ISBN-10: 0905788281ISBN-13: 978-0905788289Language: English Overview “An Introduction to Nigerian Traditional Architecture: South-Eastern Nigeria: The Igbo-speaking People” by Z.R. Dmochowski is a comprehensive study that explores the traditional…

Author: Philip O. NsugbePublisher: Oxford University PressPublication Date: January 1, 1974Format: HardcoverPages: 152ISBN-10: 0198231822ISBN-13: 978-0198231820Language: English Overview “Ohaffia: A Matrilineal Ibo People” by Philip O. Nsugbe is an ethnographic study that explores the unique matrilineal kinship system of the Ohaffia…

Author: Emmanuel OjiakuPublisher: Independently publishedPublication Date: February 5, 2021Format: PaperbackPages: 30ISBN-13: 979-8705132928Language: English Overview “ODINANI: The Igbo Sacred Tradition” by Emmanuel Ojiaku is a concise exploration of the religious and cultural practices of the Igbo people, an ethnic group in…

Title: The Roots of the Igbos: Uncovering the Origins of Nigeria’s Cultural GiantsAuthor: Vivian ChibuifePublisher: Independently publishedPublication Date: February 14, 2023Format: PaperbackPages: 81ISBN-13: 979-8377402152Language: English Overview “The Roots of the Igbos: Uncovering the Origins of Nigeria’s Cultural Giants” by Vivian Chibuife is a thorough investigation into the earliest…

Title: Igbo Art And Culture: And Other EssaysAuthor: Simon OttenbergEditor: Toyin FalolaPublisher: Africa World PressPublication Date: January 1, 2006Format: PaperbackPages: 482ISBN-10: 1592214428ISBN-13: 978-1592214426Language: English Overview “Igbo Art And Culture: And Other Essays” by Simon Ottenberg is a comprehensive collection of essays that encapsulates over forty years of scholarly research on…

Title: Among the Ibos of Nigeria: 1912Author: G.T. BasdenPublisher: RoutledgePublication Date: February 18, 1966Format: HardcoverPages: 508ISBN-10: 0714616338ISBN-13: 978-0714616339Language: English Overview “Among the Ibos of Nigeria: 1912” by G.T. Basden offers a comprehensive description of the life, customs, and beliefs of the Igbo people of Nigeria. Written by a missionary…

Title: Ada/Umuada in Igbo Land Nigeria: Ada IgboAuthor: Okeke VivianPublisher: Self-published on Amazon KDPPublication Date: November 12, 2022Format: Kindle EditionPages: 4ASIN: B0BM8BPCW1Language: English Overview “Ada/Umuada in Igbo Land Nigeria: Ada Igbo” by Okeke Vivian is a concise exploration of the cultural significance of first-born daughters in Igbo communities…

Book Details Author Profile Victor C. Uchendu was an esteemed professor of Sociology and Anthropology with a career spanning over three decades. He was a pioneering figure in African studies, particularly known for his work on the Igbo people of…

Book Details Author Profile Nkparom C. Ejituwu is a Professor of African History at the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. He is known for his contributions to the historiography of Niger Delta inter-group relations and has played a significant role in…

Author Profile Mazi Azubike Okoro is a prominent figure in the Aro community, with a rich academic background in sociology and human resource management. He holds two master’s degrees and a Doctorate of Management from Argosy University, Chicago, USA. As a native…

Title: Igbo Worlds: An Anthology of Oral Histories and Historical DescriptionsAuthor: Elizabeth Allo IsicheiPublisher: MacmillanPublication Date: 1977Format: PrintPages: 355Language: EnglishISBN: 0333198360, 9780333198360 Author Background Elizabeth Allo Isichei, a New Zealand-born author, historian, and academic, has a profound connection with Nigeria, particularly with the Igbo people. She was born…

Title: Conflicts of Religion; African Traditional Religion and ChristianityAuthor: Drake WilsonFormat: Kindle EditionPublication Date: March 8, 2023Print Length: 27 pagesLanguage: EnglishASIN: B0BXVL777C Overview Drake Wilson’s “Conflicts of Religion” examines the intersection and interaction between African Traditional Religion and Christianity in Eastern Nigeria. The book provides a concise…

Title: Groundwork of the History and Culture of OnitshaAuthor: S. I BosahPublication Date: January 1, 1977Format: PaperbackPages: 224Language: EnglishItem Weight: 1.74 poundsASIN: B0000E8PSCPublisher: s.n Overview “Groundwork of the History and Culture of Onitsha” by S. I Bosah offers a thorough examination of the history and culture of Onitsha, a…

Book Details Title: The Gospel on the Banks of the Niger: Journals and Notices of the Native Missionaries Accompanying the Niger Expedition of 1857–1859Authors: Samuel Crowther and John Christopher TaylorPublisher: Cambridge University PressPublication Date: May 20, 2010 (Original publication in…

Book Details Title: IGBO HISTORY AND CULTUREAuthor: Ebeke UgochukwuFormat: Kindle EditionPrint Length: 51 pagesASIN: B0838VCF5HPublication Date: December 29, 2019Language: English Synopsis of ‘IGBO HISTORY AND CULTURE’ In “IGBO HISTORY AND CULTURE,” Ugochukwu offers readers an engaging overview of the Igbo, one of West Africa’s most populous and…

Book Details Title: The Rise of British Colonialism in Southern Nigeria, 1700-1900Author: Kalu E. UmePublisher: Exposition PressPublication Date: January 1, 1980Format: HardcoverPages: 265ISBN-10: 0682495336ISBN-13: 978-0682495332Language: English About the Author Kalu E. Ume is an author who has extensively researched the history of British colonialism in southern Nigeria. His work…

Book Details Title: AROCHUKWU: The Rise And Fall of Arochukwu And The Path To RediscoveryAuthor: Samuel Okoro OnwukwePublisher: Zoba’s FacilitiesPublication Date: December 27, 2023Format: PaperbackPages: 118ISBN-10: 9787841852ISBN-13: 978-9787841853Language: English Author Profile Samuel Okoro Onwukwe is an author who delves into…