Óji, (also known as Kola nut) is fruit of the kola tree native to the tropical rainforests of Africa. Although the caffeine-containing fruit of the tree is sometimes used as
Category: Igbo Cultures
Mmanwu – Masquerade Festivals
One of the outstanding cultural activities of Ndigbo is the Mmanwu festival. Mmanwu is a traditional masquerade of Ndigbo performed only by the male initiates and involves the use of elaborate cum colorful
Iwa ji / Iri ji / Ike ji / Otute (depending on dialect) – New Yam Festival
New Yam Festival (Iwa ji, Iri ji, Ike ji or Otute depending on dialect) is one of the major cultural activities of Ndigbo. It is an annual outstanding cultural festival by Ndigbo, often held
