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Nsibidi: Evidence of the Igbos' Ancestral Literacy

Colonial schooling insisted Africans had no writing of their own, a claim Nsibidi quietly disproves. This ancient system of symbols from the Cross River, some of it centuries old, recorded meaning among the Efik and Igbo long before the missionaries came.

4/11/2025 · 6 min

Tradition· Long-Form Article

The Ota-Omu Ceremony of the Ohafia People

Ohafia, located in Abia state, Nigeria, is an Ibo-speaking community with 26 villages, led by Elu as the capital. Renowned for its great warriors, Ohafia's age-grade system plays a crucial role in socializing members and engaging them in community projects. The traditional age-grade retirement ceremony, Ota-omu, fosters unity, economic growth, and respect among its members.

7/18/2023 · 5 min