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I found the task of reviewing a book written by an erudite scholar, renowned Professor of history and Fellow, Historical Society of Nigeria, Professor Okoro Ijoma, very daunting and intimidating. This very cerebral and globally acclaimed historian is a man I cannot afford to feed on his intellectual table. But I had to brave the

  By Afam Edozie                                                                                          It is interesting to note that the author, Prof Okoro Ijoma is a prolific writer and historian of high repute. He is well-grounded in Igbo history and was a lecturer in a prestigious higher institution of learning: University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Undoubtedly, he is known for his enormous and available

Abstract This study critically examines the cultural dynamics in Arochukwu, a historically significant kingdom in southeastern Nigeria, focusing on how cultural revival fosters unity and youth empowerment. Drawing from historical accounts and contemporary analyses, the research highlights the pivotal role of cultural heritage, including festivals like the Ikeji and traditional institutions such as the Ekpe

When you critically review the amount of misinformation that is circulating in this Eze Aro issue, you cannot help wondering how we got here.  In the Arochukwu Kingdom, we have three kindreds. Each kindred has the responsibility to make their own Eze without interference from the other kindreds.  In the Arochukwu tradition, Okennachi has the

As I sat one night, musing over the activities of the day that is about going to sleep; in a flash, my mind traveled out in reminiscence; and I heard that sweet, gentle voice, always laced with infectious smile say, “ Ihe oma abasala n’ali Aro”.  This silent, spoken, and powerful phrase lit up my