Colonial Nigeria

African Traditions, Cultural History, Igbo Culture

Kingship in Onitsha: A Royal Legacy Rooted in Migration and Evolution

MikeTech / August 1, 2025

Introduction: The Curious Case of Onitsha Kingship While most Igbo communities are traditionally acephalous (without centralized kingship), Onitsha stands out

Igbo History, Nigerian History, Voices & Opinions

Igbo People in Colonial Nigeria: Economy, Culture, and the Rise of Education

MikeTech / July 15, 2025

Introduction The Igbo people in colonial Nigeria demonstrated a remarkable ability to adapt, resist, and reshape their destiny despite the

Igbo History, Nigerian History, Voices & Opinions

Kingship and the Founding of Onitsha: Origin of Onitsha and Its Connection to the Benin Kingdom

MikeTech / July 14, 2025

Introduction The origin of Onitsha and its deep-rooted connection to the Benin Kingdom is one of the most fascinating historical