Ready to take your learning further? Explore our “Recommended Books” section, featuring a selection of insightful reads we’ve reviewed to enhance your Igbo Archives experience.
A Deep Dive into Onitsha’s Pre-Colonial Past “The King in Every Man” by Richard N. Henderson is a weighty tome (clocking in at 600 pages) offering a rich exploration of the Igbo people of Onitsha, Nigeria. The book focuses particularly…
Summary After God Is Dibia: Igbo Cosmology, Divination and Sacred Science in Nigeria is a profound exploration of the spiritual and philosophical traditions of the Igbo people of Nigeria. Authored by Professor John Anenechukwu Umeh, a renowned scholar and practitioner,…
Overview: “The Asaba Massacre: Trauma, Memory, and the Nigerian Civil War” is a meticulously researched interdisciplinary study authored by S. Elizabeth Bird and Fraser M. Ottanelli. This book, published by Cambridge University Press on July 31, 2017, offers an in-depth…
Overview: “Anthropological Report on the Ibo-Speaking Peoples of Nigeria: Law and Custom of the Ibo of the Asaba District, S. Nigeria” by Northcote Whitridge Thomas is a reprint of a classic anthropological study originally conducted in the early 20th century.…
Overview: “DIRT ON WHITE SPECTRUM” by Chukwuemeka Ifeanacho Onyesoh is a comprehensive historical account detailing the myths, challenges, and legacies of Eze Nri, the revered custodian of Igbo tradition and the oldest kingship institution in Nigeria. Published on October 28,…
Overview: “THE DIBIA: Guardians of Ancient Wisdom and Healing in Igbo Culture” by Solomon Joe is a concise yet insightful exploration into the role and significance of the Dibia within Igbo society. This Kindle edition, published on June 9, 2023,…
