The ancestors have special place among the Igbo people. They are given their due honour and respect among the people and community. The primary duty of the ancestors is to guide and promote the welfare of the people/community members. In Igbo worldview, it is believed communion and communication go on between the dead ancestors and… Continue reading IGBO AND ANCESTORS
The Founding Fathers of Onitsha migrated from Benin between 1630 and 1680 and settled immediately after crossing the 'Niger River'. Onitsha is often known as the 'Waterside Town' (Udo 1981). In 1857, when the Trade Expedition led by Macgregor Laird on the Niger arrived at Onitsha, the settlement had a small market similar to neighboring… Continue reading ONITSHA THE CITY ACROSS THE NIGER
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