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Overview Arochukwu: A Patriarch’s Reflections is a collection of essays and books by the late George Moses Onwuchekwa. He was a barrister, historian, and expert on the customs and traditions of Arochukwu. Edited by Joseph Amaeze, this work provides an…
Title: African Cultures Before 21st Century: My Igbo TraditionsAuthor: Madueke EbukaPublication Date: September 25, 2023Format: Kindle Edition, 17 pagesASIN: B0CJVGBZYR Overview “African Cultures Before 21st Century: My Igbo Traditions” by Madueke Ebuka is a concise guide that delves into the…
Title: The Indigenous People of Igboland: A Captivating Guide to the Culture and History of the Igbo People, A Tribe Blessed by GodAuthor: Vivian ChibuifePublisher: Independently publishedPublication Date: December 18, 2022Format: Hardcover, 86 pagesISBN-13: 979-8370234859 Overview “The Indigenous People of…
Title: Igbo Culture Through Art and Act: Ancient and ModernAuthor: Kenneth UbaniPublisher: Scholars’ PressPublication Date: January 27, 2022Format: Paperback, 200 pagesISBN-10: 6138968859ISBN-13: 978-6138968856 Overview “Igbo Culture Through Art and Act: Ancient and Modern” by Kenneth Ubani examines the rich cultural…
Title: Lessons From Vernacular Architecture in NigeriaAuthor: Joyce LodsonPublisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic PublishingPublication Date: February 15, 2019Format: Paperback, 56 pagesISBN-10: 6139450047ISBN-13: 978-6139450046 Overview “Lessons From Vernacular Architecture in Nigeria” by Joyce Lodson is a concise exploration of vernacular architecture practiced…
Title: IgboAuthor: Herbert M. ColePublisher: CINQ CONTINENTSPublication Date: September 5, 2013Format: Paperback, 238 pagesISBN: 978-8874396375 Overview “Igbo” by Herbert M. Cole is a French-language exploration of the diverse forms of art belonging to the Igbo people, who reside in southeastern…
Title: Igbo Arts: Community and CosmosAuthors: Herbert M. Cole, Chike G. AniakorForeword: Chinua AchebePublisher: Univ of California Museum of Cultural HistoryPublication Date: January 1, 1984Format: Paperback, 238 pagesISBN: 978-0930741013 Overview “Igbo Arts: Community and Cosmos” by Herbert M. Cole and…
Title: The March of Igbo Civilization, Vol. IAuthor: John Anenechukwu UmehPublisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic PublishingPublication Date: August 1, 2017Format: Paperback, 508 pagesISBN: 978-3330064522 Overview John Anenechukwu Umeh’s “The March of Igbo Civilization, Vol. I” presents an ambitious and unconventional account…
Title: Politics, Culture, and Origins in Nigeria: The Igbo and Their Nri NeighboursAuthor: Nwankwo Nwaezeigwe, Ph.D.Publisher: Academica PressPublication Date: July 15, 2020Format: Hardcover, 378 pagesISBN: 978-1680531114 Overview Nwankwo Nwaezeigwe’s “Politics, Culture, and Origins in Nigeria: The Igbo and Their Nri…
Title: Guns and Society in Colonial Nigeria: Firearms, Culture, and Public OrderAuthor: Saheed AderintoPublication Date: January 6, 2018Publisher: Indiana University PressLength: 336 pagesISBN: 978-0-253-03161-7 Overview Saheed Aderinto’s Guns and Society in Colonial Nigeria delves into the multifaceted roles firearms played…
Title: IKENGA QUEST: One Man’s Quest for His African HeritageAuthor: Gerald Oluchi IbePublisher: Independently publishedPublication Date: July 2, 2018Format: PaperbackPages: 513ISBN-10: 1983399302ISBN-13: 978-1983399305ASIN: B0B4SJH4SMLanguage: English Overview “IKENGA QUEST” by Gerald Oluchi Ibe is a compelling narrative that intertwines personal struggle,…
Title: IGBO NEW YAM FESTIVAL: The Secrets, Mysteries, Origins, and Significance of the Igbo New Yam FestivalAuthor: Mmesoma UyaemesiPublisher: Independently publishedPublication Date: June 27, 2022Format: PaperbackPages: 38ISBN-13: 979-8838332073ASIN: B0B4SJH4SMLanguage: English Overview “IGBO NEW YAM FESTIVAL” by Mmesoma Uyaemesi is a…
Title: Nri Warriors of PeaceAuthor: Chikodi AñunobiPublisher: Zenith PressPublication Date: February 28, 2006Format: PaperbackPages: 378ISBN-10: 0976730308ISBN-13: 978-0976730309Language: English Overview “Nri Warriors of Peace” by Chikodi Añunobi is a captivating novel that delves into the rich history and culture of the…
Title: Trade Winds on the Niger: Saga of the Royal Niger Company, 1830-1971Author: Geoffrey L. BakerPublisher: Radcliffe PressPublication Date: December 31, 1996Format: HardcoverPages: 333ISBN-10: 1860640141ISBN-13: 978-1860640148Language: English Overview “Trade Winds on the Niger: Saga of the Royal Niger Company, 1830-1971”…
Title: IGBANKWU: Sense, Sequence, Significance & Symbolism of Igbo Traditional Wedding CeremonyAuthor: M.O. EnePublisher: Independently publishedPublication Date: July 20, 2022Format: PaperbackPages: 214ISBN-13: 979-8841661252ASIN: B0B7Q3R13SLanguage: English Overview “IGBANKWU: Sense, Sequence, Significance & Symbolism of Igbo Traditional Wedding Ceremony” by M.O. Ene…
Title: Igbo Voices: Advancing the ChiAuthor: Uzoma Chika Nwosu, MDPublisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing PlatformPublication Date: January 3, 2015Format: PaperbackPages: 98ISBN-10: 1505892988ISBN-13: 978-1505892987Language: English Overview “Igbo Voices: Advancing the Chi” by Uzoma Chika Nwosu, MD, explores the concept of Chi in…
Title: Art of Eastern NigeriaAuthor: Gwilliam I. JonesPublisher: Cambridge University PressPublication Date: August 31, 1984Format: HardcoverPages: 240ISBN-10: 0521259274ISBN-13: 978-0521259279Language: English Overview “Art of Eastern Nigeria” by Gwilliam I. Jones is a significant work that explores the rich artistic traditions of Eastern Nigeria. This book provides a comprehensive analysis of…
Title: IGBO NAMES & MEANING: A comprehensive article on the view of Ndị-Igbo on Igbo names, including list of Igbo names and their meaningAuthor: Onyinye Favour ChibuezeEditor: Kelly Ifeanyi AghaobaFormat: Kindle EditionPublication Date: July 16, 2022Print Length: 25 pagesASIN: B0B6S93M26Language:…
Title: An African Popular Literature: A Study of Onitsha Market Pamphlets Author: Emmanuel Obiechina Publisher: Cambridge University Press Publication Date: August 31, 1973 ISBN-10: 0521200156 ISBN-13: 978-0521200158 Language: English Print Length: 256 pages Review: Emmanuel N. Obiechina’s “An African Popular Literature: A Study of Onitsha Market Pamphlets”…
Title: IGBO NAMES AND THEIR MEANING (MALE / FEMALE) Author: Stanley Nwagwu Format: Kindle Edition Publication Date: October 13, 2022 ASIN: B0BHPBD138 Language: English Print Length: 10 pages Overview: Stanley Nwagwu’s book is a cultural gem that offers readers a window into the Igbo tradition of…
