Preserving the Past, Shaping the Future
Introduction The Niger Delta, a labyrinth of rivers, creeks, mangrove swamps, and fertile uplands, has for centuries been home to diverse communities who made the waters their highways and the land their sustenance. Long before the intrusion of Europeans and the rise of colonial administration, the peoples of the Delta—Urhobo, Itsekiri, Ijaw, Isoko, Anioma, Ndokwa, … Read more
The Ikeji Arochukwu Festival is one of the most important cultural celebrations in Igbo land. It is unique to the Arochukwu Kingdom in Abia State, Nigeria, and is celebrated annually with a series of rituals, dances, thanksgiving ceremonies, and ancestral communions. The Ikeji Festival 2025 has been officially approved by His Majesty, Eze Mazi Godwin … Read more
Before the White Man’s Medicine – Healing in the Delta The Niger Delta, long before the sails of European ships cut across its creeks, was a world of mangroves, river spirits, and communities bound together by traditions. Health and healing here were not separate from daily life; they were woven into the fabric of society. … Read more
Introduction & Early Boom If you walk through many towns in the Niger Delta today, you’ll find traces of wealth and struggle written in the land itself: the ruins of ancient houses, aging family shrines built with imported stone, or oral songs sung by elders about chiefs who once “ate with kings across the sea.” … Read more
Introduction Across the sweeping savannahs and river valleys of Central Nigeria lies one of the most fascinating stories of kingship, priesthood, and confederacy in African history. The Jukun people, heirs of the legendary Kwararafa Confederacy, embody a cultural tradition where politics and spirituality are inseparable, where kings are priests, and where divine legitimacy fuels human … Read more
Introduction: The Enduring Flame of Tradition In the bustling streets of Lagos, where skyscrapers stretch into the clouds and traffic roars like an untamed sea, it is easy to forget that Nigeria rests upon a foundation far older than concrete, cars, and the English language. Beneath the hum of modernity lies a heartbeat that has … Read more
In this post, we are going to be discussing The Itsekiri Kingdom: From Warri to the Present Day. This will be an exploration of the rich history, cultural evolution, and political development of the Itsekiri people, with a particular focus on the Kingdom of Warri, which is the heart of Itsekiri culture and heritage. We … Read more
In this post, we are going to be discussing The Role of Villages in Preserving Ancient Nigerian Artifacts: The Case of Ife and Benin Villages. We will explore the historical and cultural significance of ancient artifacts from the Yoruba city of Ife and the Benin Kingdom, which are crucial to understanding Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage. … Read more
In this post, we are going to be discussing The Role of Abakaliki in Pre-Colonial Nigerian Agriculture. This article will explore how the town of Abakaliki, located in the southeastern part of Nigeria, became a major center for agriculture in pre-colonial Nigeria, contributing significantly to the agricultural landscape of the region. We will examine the … Read more
In this post, we are going to be discussing Farming and Trade in the Historical Village of Ijebu Ode, a significant town located in Ogun State, southwestern Nigeria. We will delve into the history of the village, exploring its agricultural practices, trade routes, economic significance, and the cultural heritage tied to its farming and trade … Read more