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The intricately carved doors of the Igbo people from the Nri-Awka region in Northcentral Igbo land represent a remarkable and distinguished artistic tradition. Crafted from iroko, a sacred hardwood deeply associated with masculinity, power, and spiritual mysteries, these doors
June 15, 2025 at 5:35 PM
The intricately carved doors of the Igbo people from the Nri-Awka region in Northcentral Igbo land represent a remarkable and distinguished artistic tradition. Crafted from iroko, a sacred hardwood deeply associated with masculinity, power, and spiritual mysteries, these doors
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Colonial extraction and unequal exchange have shaped two centuries of North-South inequality.
A thread on the new study written with @gatonievas.bsky.social
[A thread 1/8🧵]
A thread on the new study written with @gatonievas.bsky.social
[A thread 1/8🧵]
🚨Global economic relations have long been defined by imbalances and unequal power, not by self-correcting market forces, NEW STUDY finds.
@thomaspiketty.bsky.social & @gatonievas.bsky.social call for structural reforms to the international monetary and exchange system.
wid.world/news-article...
@thomaspiketty.bsky.social & @gatonievas.bsky.social call for structural reforms to the international monetary and exchange system.
wid.world/news-article...
Colonial extraction and unequal exchange have shaped two centuries of North-South inequality - WID - World Inequality Database
In a new study, Gastón Nievas and Thomas Piketty examine patterns of global imbalances, current account surplus/deficit and net foreign wealth accumulation over more than two centuries.
wid.world
June 9, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Colonial extraction and unequal exchange have shaped two centuries of North-South inequality.
A thread on the new study written with @gatonievas.bsky.social
[A thread 1/8🧵]
A thread on the new study written with @gatonievas.bsky.social
[A thread 1/8🧵]
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Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe and Michael Okpara during a campaign tour across the Eastern Region in 1960s.
“The God of Africa has specially created the Igbo nation to lead the children of Africa from the bondage of the ages.” Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, who later became Nigeria’s first President.
“The God of Africa has specially created the Igbo nation to lead the children of Africa from the bondage of the ages.” Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, who later became Nigeria’s first President.
April 19, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe and Michael Okpara during a campaign tour across the Eastern Region in 1960s.
“The God of Africa has specially created the Igbo nation to lead the children of Africa from the bondage of the ages.” Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, who later became Nigeria’s first President.
“The God of Africa has specially created the Igbo nation to lead the children of Africa from the bondage of the ages.” Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, who later became Nigeria’s first President.
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The Onitsha–Asaba ferry crossing the River Niger in 1956, before the construction of the Onitsha–Asaba Bridge.
April 19, 2025 at 4:48 PM
The Onitsha–Asaba ferry crossing the River Niger in 1956, before the construction of the Onitsha–Asaba Bridge.
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Achalugo: Meaning of the Igbo Pet Name
A name that dances off the tongue, carrying the grace of an eagle and the pride of a queen, a name that turns heads and warms hearts. This is Achalugo, a cherished Igbo pet name—title bestowed upon women in southeastern Nigeria and beyond,
A name that dances off the tongue, carrying the grace of an eagle and the pride of a queen, a name that turns heads and warms hearts. This is Achalugo, a cherished Igbo pet name—title bestowed upon women in southeastern Nigeria and beyond,
April 10, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Achalugo: Meaning of the Igbo Pet Name
A name that dances off the tongue, carrying the grace of an eagle and the pride of a queen, a name that turns heads and warms hearts. This is Achalugo, a cherished Igbo pet name—title bestowed upon women in southeastern Nigeria and beyond,
A name that dances off the tongue, carrying the grace of an eagle and the pride of a queen, a name that turns heads and warms hearts. This is Achalugo, a cherished Igbo pet name—title bestowed upon women in southeastern Nigeria and beyond,
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Akwa Ocha: The White Cloth of Anioma Pride, Tradition, and Resilience
Akwa Ocha is a special hand-woven cloth used by the Anioma people in Delta State, Nigeria, to express themselves. Anioma is an Igbo-speaking group in the Northern Delta, otherwise called “Delta Igbo.” In Igbo,
Akwa Ocha is a special hand-woven cloth used by the Anioma people in Delta State, Nigeria, to express themselves. Anioma is an Igbo-speaking group in the Northern Delta, otherwise called “Delta Igbo.” In Igbo,
April 3, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Akwa Ocha: The White Cloth of Anioma Pride, Tradition, and Resilience
Akwa Ocha is a special hand-woven cloth used by the Anioma people in Delta State, Nigeria, to express themselves. Anioma is an Igbo-speaking group in the Northern Delta, otherwise called “Delta Igbo.” In Igbo,
Akwa Ocha is a special hand-woven cloth used by the Anioma people in Delta State, Nigeria, to express themselves. Anioma is an Igbo-speaking group in the Northern Delta, otherwise called “Delta Igbo.” In Igbo,
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Ede Ala: A Traditional Igbo Body Art Reflecting Beauty and Cultural Identity
Ede Ala Body Art. Photo: Herbert Cole, 1966.
Ede Ala, also known in some Igbo dialects as Nkasi Ali, was a traditional form of body art among the Igbo people. This art form featured beautiful, curving
Ede Ala Body Art. Photo: Herbert Cole, 1966.
Ede Ala, also known in some Igbo dialects as Nkasi Ali, was a traditional form of body art among the Igbo people. This art form featured beautiful, curving
February 16, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Ede Ala: A Traditional Igbo Body Art Reflecting Beauty and Cultural Identity
Ede Ala Body Art. Photo: Herbert Cole, 1966.
Ede Ala, also known in some Igbo dialects as Nkasi Ali, was a traditional form of body art among the Igbo people. This art form featured beautiful, curving
Ede Ala Body Art. Photo: Herbert Cole, 1966.
Ede Ala, also known in some Igbo dialects as Nkasi Ali, was a traditional form of body art among the Igbo people. This art form featured beautiful, curving
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“Omenuko” published in 1933, was a big milestone in African literature as it was the first book in the Igbo language. The author, Pita Nwana made history with this book in literature,capturing the culture and morals of the Igbo people.
This story follows the life of Igwegbe Odum,
This story follows the life of Igwegbe Odum,
February 9, 2025 at 7:40 PM
“Omenuko” published in 1933, was a big milestone in African literature as it was the first book in the Igbo language. The author, Pita Nwana made history with this book in literature,capturing the culture and morals of the Igbo people.
This story follows the life of Igwegbe Odum,
This story follows the life of Igwegbe Odum,
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Uli designs that would be drawn on the chest of a young man. c. 1933, Igbo region of Eastern Nigeria. Pitt Rivers Museum.
February 10, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Uli designs that would be drawn on the chest of a young man. c. 1933, Igbo region of Eastern Nigeria. Pitt Rivers Museum.
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referenced in The Crisis.
Igbo society held deep contempt for the colonial government, which ruled through violence and intimidation. Colonial Nigeria was sustained by sheer force, with the regime’s grip extending over people’s lives and property.
Igbo society held deep contempt for the colonial government, which ruled through violence and intimidation. Colonial Nigeria was sustained by sheer force, with the regime’s grip extending over people’s lives and property.
February 9, 2025 at 9:06 PM
referenced in The Crisis.
Igbo society held deep contempt for the colonial government, which ruled through violence and intimidation. Colonial Nigeria was sustained by sheer force, with the regime’s grip extending over people’s lives and property.
Igbo society held deep contempt for the colonial government, which ruled through violence and intimidation. Colonial Nigeria was sustained by sheer force, with the regime’s grip extending over people’s lives and property.
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“Murdering Women in Nigeria” by Ben N. Azikiwe [Nnamdi Azikiwe] reports on the Women’s War of 1929, highlighting British forces’ brutal killings of women in Opobo.
The uprising, which began in Oloko (Owerri Province) in November 1929, extended into 1930 events Azikiwe later
The uprising, which began in Oloko (Owerri Province) in November 1929, extended into 1930 events Azikiwe later
February 9, 2025 at 9:06 PM
“Murdering Women in Nigeria” by Ben N. Azikiwe [Nnamdi Azikiwe] reports on the Women’s War of 1929, highlighting British forces’ brutal killings of women in Opobo.
The uprising, which began in Oloko (Owerri Province) in November 1929, extended into 1930 events Azikiwe later
The uprising, which began in Oloko (Owerri Province) in November 1929, extended into 1930 events Azikiwe later
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Ijele Masquerade: The Largest and Most Revered Masquerade in Igbo Land
Ijele Masquerade is the largest in Sub-Saharan Africa and a significant tradition of the Igbo people, especially in Anambra State, Nigeria. Originating from Umudiana Umueri, it symbolizes fertility, harvest,
Ijele Masquerade is the largest in Sub-Saharan Africa and a significant tradition of the Igbo people, especially in Anambra State, Nigeria. Originating from Umudiana Umueri, it symbolizes fertility, harvest,
February 10, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Ijele Masquerade: The Largest and Most Revered Masquerade in Igbo Land
Ijele Masquerade is the largest in Sub-Saharan Africa and a significant tradition of the Igbo people, especially in Anambra State, Nigeria. Originating from Umudiana Umueri, it symbolizes fertility, harvest,
Ijele Masquerade is the largest in Sub-Saharan Africa and a significant tradition of the Igbo people, especially in Anambra State, Nigeria. Originating from Umudiana Umueri, it symbolizes fertility, harvest,
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The Ekumeku Movement: Igbo Resistance Against British Imperialism.
The Ekumeku movement was a major resistance movement by the Igbo people west of the Niger River, particularly in the present-day northern Delta State. It lasted for about 30 years, from the 1880s to the early
The Ekumeku movement was a major resistance movement by the Igbo people west of the Niger River, particularly in the present-day northern Delta State. It lasted for about 30 years, from the 1880s to the early
February 5, 2025 at 3:48 PM
The Ekumeku Movement: Igbo Resistance Against British Imperialism.
The Ekumeku movement was a major resistance movement by the Igbo people west of the Niger River, particularly in the present-day northern Delta State. It lasted for about 30 years, from the 1880s to the early
The Ekumeku movement was a major resistance movement by the Igbo people west of the Niger River, particularly in the present-day northern Delta State. It lasted for about 30 years, from the 1880s to the early
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Ranavalona III, last sovereign of Imerina.
Like other African rulers of the time, Ranavalona and her husband were challenged with navigating local interests & foreign aggression.
The French invaded her realm in 1894; five years later, she was exiled to Algeria.
#AfricanHistoryInPictures
Like other African rulers of the time, Ranavalona and her husband were challenged with navigating local interests & foreign aggression.
The French invaded her realm in 1894; five years later, she was exiled to Algeria.
#AfricanHistoryInPictures
January 19, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Ranavalona III, last sovereign of Imerina.
Like other African rulers of the time, Ranavalona and her husband were challenged with navigating local interests & foreign aggression.
The French invaded her realm in 1894; five years later, she was exiled to Algeria.
#AfricanHistoryInPictures
Like other African rulers of the time, Ranavalona and her husband were challenged with navigating local interests & foreign aggression.
The French invaded her realm in 1894; five years later, she was exiled to Algeria.
#AfricanHistoryInPictures
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Heard You guys like weird trains
January 11, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Heard You guys like weird trains
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This year's goal: weekly image posts, and hopefully other posts besides! I'll try to make it happen for y'all!
January 2, 2025 at 2:45 AM
This year's goal: weekly image posts, and hopefully other posts besides! I'll try to make it happen for y'all!
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Libraries have faced unprecedented attacks this year. Despite these challenges, the Internet Archive is more committed than ever to fighting for access to public information for all those who seek it.
Help us in the fight: archive.org/donate/?orig...
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December 26, 2024 at 3:20 PM
Libraries have faced unprecedented attacks this year. Despite these challenges, the Internet Archive is more committed than ever to fighting for access to public information for all those who seek it.
Help us in the fight: archive.org/donate/?orig...
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It'd be super fun to do a Starsector incredible cross sections book, just sayin'
November 3, 2024 at 4:14 PM
It'd be super fun to do a Starsector incredible cross sections book, just sayin'
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November 7, 2024 at 1:43 PM