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The kingship institution as described by Richard Henderson in his seminal work on Onitsha: The King in Every Man, is a fusion of Onitsha values. In this regard, the Obi of Onitsha, is considered the father of the clans, a…
[vc_row][vc_column][induzy_vc_section_title title=”How to greet Onitsha Women” title_prefix=”Traditional Way:”][/induzy_vc_section_title][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Onitsha daughters are greeted according to their village or family origin as follows: [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Okposieke and Igwo (Obior) daughters Ogbolieke and Ogbendugbe daughters Umudei, Ogbeodogwu and Ogboli Olosi daughters Ogbeabu, Ogbembubu excluding Umu…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Onitsha is strategically positioned as a regional hub for trade and logistics in Eastern Nigeria, has played a central role in the trade and distribution of manufactured goods from Southwestern Nigeria and food produce from various parts of Northern Nigeria to…
Founded in 1931 by the Roman Catholic Mission as an all-male school, it has over the years established a reputation for excellence in academics and sports.
The first grammar school in Igboland, it opened its doors to the first intake of nineteen boarders and forty-six-day students on January 25, 1925. A striking physical feature of this all male school which was established by the Church Missionary…
This Roman Catholic cathedral and minor basilica is seat of the Archdiocese of Onitsha. Built between 1930 and 1935, Holy Trinity cathedral was elevated and promoted to a minor Basilica by Pope Benedict XVI on May 28, 2007. The basilica…
Its unique architectural design and its huge size combine to make it an edifice of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion. Currently the headquarters of the Diocese on the Niger of the Communion, it was at some point, the seat…
This houses the tomb of Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, (16 November 1904 – 11 May 1996) usually referred to as “Zik”, who was Governor General of Nigeria from 1960 to 1963 and the first President of Nigeria from 1963 to 1966…
Background Indigenous to Onitsha, the Ofala Onitsha which usually falls due early to mid-October, is the highpoint of the Onitsha ceremonial cycle. The celebrant of this spectacle which is rooted in deep spirituality is the Obi of Onitsha and is…
Ime Obi (Palace) with the Palace Grounds, called ilo-eze (Public Grounds of the King), and the public entry into these sacred grounds known as the onu-ilo-eze, the Mouth of the place, is the epicenter of the domain of the Obi…