10 Interesting Facts About Igbo People

10 Interesting Facts About Igbo People: Written By Okpara Nnajiaku The Igbo people (Ndi Igbo) are an ethnic group native to the present-day south-central and southeastern Nigeria. Igbo people are known to be innovative, interesting & enterprising with a unique way of life (Omenala Igbo) 1. The Igbo’s are Industrious In Nature. Igbos are industrious & entrepreneurial in…

ByoyibougboJune 13, 20220Comments

Among Isobo people: The Indigenous Igbo of Cross River State

Not much is known about some of the Igbo communities in Cross River State, few days back I visited Isobo land, one of the Igbo sub groups in Cross River State... Remember when I wrote about my Afikpo trip that I mentioned I was supposed to take a boat from Ozizza to Ofrekpe and from…

ByoyibougboApril 1, 20220Comments

AFRICA CULTURAL FESTIVALS PEOPLE & CULTURE

Umuoji Uzoiyi Festival

Uzoiyi: The Art of Umuoji: Written 📝 By Okaneme... Photos 📷 @theheadbridge. The Umuoji people in the Idemili Area of Anambra State celebrate their famous Uzoiyi festival every year. All 23 villages in the town present their masquerade in a stadium during this spectacular event. The occasion showcases the great artistic and cultural lifestyle of the people.…

ByoyibougboMarch 22, 20220Comments

DESTINATIONS PEOPLE & CULTURE PLACES

Art Galleries To Visit in Abuja

ART GALLERIES/SPOTS IN ABUJA 👇🏽 The weekend is upon us again, here are some art galleries you can visit: See: Art Gallery: Anila’s Art Addiction 1. Retroafrica is located at 12 Ukpabi Asika Street, Asokoro. They are…

ByoyibougboFebruary 24, 20220Comments

AFRICA AMERICA PEOPLE & CULTURE

Ugwuanyi Receives Haitian Delegation in Enugu, As They Trace Their Roots To Igbo land

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, on Friday, received a Haitian delegation at the Government House, Enugu, amid excitement and fulfillment. The 10-man Haitian delegation, led by Senator Moise Jean-Charles, were on a home-coming mission to Enugu, the historic capital of Igboland, to perform conventional Igbo rituals such as traditional naming and name adoption, after they…

ByoyibougboJanuary 23, 20220Comments

DESTINATIONS PEOPLE & CULTURE PLACES

Asah Bara Abuja

ASAH BARA 📍 16 Usuma Close, Maitama Asah_bara is a really beautiful art store that has unique African arts and hand crafted pieces on display and for sale. They call it the “Home of Authentic Ideas”…

ByoyibougboJanuary 22, 20220Comments

DESTINATIONS PEOPLE & CULTURE PLACES

Jabi Arts & Crafts Village

JABI ARTS & CRAFT MARKET: So I’ve been feeling low for a while now and one of the things that usually get me out of…

ByoyibougboJanuary 22, 20220Comments

FESTIVALS PEOPLE & CULTURE

The Ekpo (Nnaobo) Festival Display

The SCRIPT scripts on.... THE EKPO (ññâöbö) FESTIVE DISPLAY On Wednesday 29th December, 2021. The large heart of Abak LGA celebrates her culture, the Ekpo festive display "ññâöbö ".. Flagged off by her Amiable Chairman, Rt. Hon. Pst. Ekerette Inyang. Welcome! It's about that time of the year, where African societies, nations, ethnic groups,…

ByoyibougboJanuary 6, 20220Comments

ATTRACTIONS DESTINATIONS PEOPLE & CULTURE PLACES

Discovery Museum, Wuse 2 Abuja

DISCOVERY MUSEUM This is a museum where art, tech and history synchronize beautifully. The first digital museum in Abuja. Upon walking in, you'll be greeted by a host who'll then take you on a historical…

ByoyibougboDecember 31, 20210Comments

DESTINATIONS PEOPLE & CULTURE PLACES

Shehu Musa Yar’Adu Centre Abuja

SHEHU MUSA YAR’ADUA CENTRE: It had been a long while since we last visited the Yar’adua Center, so we stopped by the other day. The center is actually open to the general public, from the outside it may seem contrary to this but it’s open. Entry is free The Centre offers an exhibition of the life…

ByoyibougboNovember 25, 20210Comments