"Igbo" as a unitary identity for all Igbo speaking people developed comparatively recently, in the context of decolonisation and the Nigerian Civil War.

Dec 8, 2025 · Igbo, people living chiefly in southeastern Nigeria who speak Igbo, a language of the Benue-Congo branch of the Niger-Congo language family. The Igbo may be grouped into the …

The Igbo, sometimes referred to as Ibo, are one of the largest single ethnic groups in Africa. Most Igbo speakers are based in southeastern Nigeria, constituting about 17 percent of the population; they …

Jul 12, 2025 · Explore the history, culture, and trade of the Igbo people, whose decentralised society shaped southeastern Nigeria for centuries.

Igbo-speaking peoples can be divided into five geographically based subcultures: northern Igbo, southern Igbo, western Igbo, eastern Igbo, and northeastern Igbo. Each of these five can be further …

Jul 16, 2025 · From running thriving businesses in Lusaka to managing tech hubs in Nairobi and trading goods in Bangui, the Igbos have become the unicorn of Africa and its unofficial Ambassador. But …

Aug 26, 2025 · From the sacred rituals of ancestor worship to the colorful celebrations of harvest festivals, from the intricate social hierarchies to the profound philosophical concepts embedded in …

Jul 12, 2025 · Originating from southeastern Nigeria, the Igbo people have cultivated a rich heritage that continues to thrive and evolve in modern times. This intricate blend of customs, beliefs, and practices …

Igbo make up around 18 per cent of Nigeria’s population. Their traditional homeland straddles the Niger River in the south-east and is one of the most densely populated areas of the African continent.

Apr 8, 2025 · Despite their prominence, the question of where the Igbo people originally came from remains one of the most debated and researched topics in African history and anthropology.