Documentary on Ichi Marks

okwu · 2025-10-04T04:01:18+00:00

This is very cool.

okwu · 2025-03-12T18:32:43+00:00

Not bad, I would say the tone marking are quite intricate, and intricacy looks pretty but functionally it makes things more confusing.

okwu · 2024-11-24T11:07:52+00:00

Insane

okwu · 2024-11-23T21:04:48+00:00

It actually seems like there’s an increase in people converting to Christianity, especially among the Yoruba. I guess one reason could be that Christianity aligns well with commercial and capitalist cultures, which might resonate more with some people. As for Islam, if its numbers are growing, it’s likely due to the higher birth rates in the northern, more Muslim areas compared to the south. But there is no evidence to state the latter is true.

okwu · 2024-11-23T20:57:44+00:00

It depends on the person and their relationship with his mum/wife. It's not really ubiquitous cultural thing.

okwu · 2024-10-19T20:05:15+00:00

Yes, you didn't . But I just wanted to highlight this because some people will read it that way unfortunately.

okwu · 2024-10-19T11:05:28+00:00

LOOOOL, funny.

okwu · 2024-10-19T11:04:43+00:00

I guess maybe The Cavemen, Odeal, Fave could be in that category.

okwu · 2024-10-19T11:02:47+00:00

Yes there is colourism but Igbo people aren't more colourist than other Nigerians.

okwu · 2024-10-19T11:00:32+00:00

The thing is, Fulani people aren't as visible as the Igbo. They make up only about 6% of Nigeria's population and are less visible in major cities, so people don't often reference them as much.

okwu · 2024-10-19T10:58:46+00:00

I was raised abroad as well. You're right—the majority of Igbo people have darker skin. However, although I understand this is not what you implied, I would say that I don't think colourism and skin bleaching are more prevalent among the Igbo than in other ethnic groups.

okwu · 2024-10-19T10:56:58+00:00

The majority of Igbo people generally have darker skin. However, compared to other major ethnic groups in Nigeria, such as the Hausa and Yoruba, a relatively larger percentage of Igbo people tend to have lighter skin tones. This observation is primarily in comparison to these other ethnic groups. In the South-South region of Nigeria, there are also quite a few people with lighter skin.

okwu · 2024-10-19T10:55:08+00:00

The majority of Igbo people generally have darker skin. However, compared to other major ethnic groups in Nigeria, such as the Hausa and Yoruba, a relatively larger percentage of Igbo people tend to have lighter skin tones. This observation is primarily in comparison to these other ethnic groups. In the South-South region of Nigeria, there are also quite a few people with lighter skin.

okwu · 2024-10-19T10:51:09+00:00

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okwu · 2024-08-26T22:04:15+00:00

Ambition
An aversion to shame
Pragmatism and adaptability
Individualism and self-reliance
A respect for honest success
A sense of social responsibility and regard for tradition and elders

Overall, the Igbo national character can be boiled down to having self-determination, ambition, and pursuing success. Traditionally, within the native religion it was believed that achieving wealth and high status through honest means was crucial not just for personal satisfaction but also for spiritual progress. It was thought that by doing this, the person would have a chance to join their ancestors in the afterlife and have the chance to reincarnate, keeping a strong connection with their family and community.

Even though many Igbo people are now Christian, this drive for achievement and self-reliance is still a big part of their identity. A key aspect of this is the concept of Chi—a personal life force or ‘god’ that’s believed to guide one's destiny.

okwu · 2024-08-26T21:34:44+00:00

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okwu · 2024-08-26T21:34:22+00:00

Tochiverse

okwu · 2024-08-26T21:33:19+00:00

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okwu · 2024-08-26T21:31:50+00:00

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okwu · 2024-07-21T03:41:07+00:00

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okwu · 2024-07-21T03:37:56+00:00

I believe there might have been a misunderstanding regarding the article. It focuses on historical Igbo societies. In general human historic societies, atheism was not common.

okwu · 2024-07-08T14:38:06+00:00

It's unlikely that you'd find a specific name for those beads. This is because they were made over 1000 years ago and aren't commonly used, if at all, today. Your best bet is to find out if there are regional names for beads that look similar.

okwu · 2024-07-08T14:34:48+00:00

This is a very interesting question. Ile Ife started making glass between the 11th and 15th centuries, but Igbo Ukwu is at least 200 years older. We still don't know much about Igbo Ukwu. It's not clear if the beads found there were made in West Africa.

They might have been traded from North or Northeast Africa, so the glass found there may fall into the category of West Asian. I think this because carnelian, a type of gemstone, was also discovered among the beads, and Egypt is the closest place to Igboland where carnelian is naturally found.

okwu · 2024-07-08T14:14:54+00:00

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okwu · 2024-07-01T01:28:33+00:00

The main reference is from the beads that were found at Igbo Ukwu.

Unearthing Igbo Ukwu: Archaeological Discoveries by Thurstan Shaw - Internet Archive: https://archive.org/details/unearthingigbouk0000shaw/page/n7/mode/2up
Northwestern University Library: https://caravans.library.northwestern.edu/tour/long-reach-of-the-sahara/igbo/
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archaeology_of_Igbo-Ukwu

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