The IGBO Female POPES THE QUESTION A child belongs to his fatherland and not his motherland; and yet, we say 'NNEKA' - 'Mother is Supreme.' Why is that?' (Things Fall Apart - pg 106) I was born in the eastern part of Nigeria, Igbo Tribe. It does not in any way represent the whole Africa, but allow me to tell you about my forefathers and the place of a woman in the ancient Igbo tradition and custom. One of the biggest lies in the world's history is the record that claimed that women were objectized in Igbo Land. There is no truth in it. I
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British misinformation on the stoppage of slave trade in Igboland debunked
Prof. Chidi Osuagwu debunks the long held lies by the British in their purported role in abolishment of Slave trade in Igbo land. n a recent publication on Opera news, with the twisted headline and following content, Prof Osuagwu provided historical evidence to bust century held British lies in his five (5) points rejoinder. [How the British Fought The Aro Confederacy in 1901, To Stop Them From Selling Their People As Slaves] The Aro Confederacy (1690s-1902) was the premier Igbo slave-trading power of the late 18th and 19th century. The Conf
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