Social Anthropology
FROM THE CROSS RIVER TO THE CARIBBEAN: THE ATAM IDENTITY AND THE AGWAGWUNE ECHO IN JAMAICA Rejoinder: Who Owns the Alok Ikom Monoliths?
The Alok Ikom Monoliths are not migrant art. They are in situ ancestral archives of the Ejagham-Bakor people who still…
The Fallacy of the Hamitic Theory and the Phenotypic Diversity of Africa
In sum, the Hamitic theory was not science but a colonial invention designed to deny Africa its own history and…
CULTURAL DYNAMISM AND THE IMPOSSIBILITY OF A UNIFIED NEW YAM FESTIVAL IN YAKURR: COSMOLOGY, AUTONOMY AND TRADITION
While the idea of a centralized New Yam Festival in Yakurr may appeal to modern sensibilities or administrative convenience, it…
From Tribe to Ethnic Nationality: The Yakurr Experience (1935–2026)
Statistically and demographically, a community that had a population of 26,000 in 1935 — and has since expanded into hundreds…
The Broom as a Symbol of Authority and Unity in Ugep Culture
Ugep is not only a growing urban center but also a cultural hub whose traditions continue to command respect. The…
The Cultural Symbolism of Liman and Ankle Bangles in African Traditions
The Liman and similar bangles are more than ornaments—they embody wealth, identity, continuity, and kinship. Their presence in festivals and…
Nsibidi: The Living Script of Africa’s Interconnected Heritage: Cultural Revivalism
The preservation and study of Nsibidi is not merely a cultural duty—it is a historical necessity. Nsibidi stands as a…
Fertility Shrines (Yose) and Matriclans among the Yakurr People of Cross River State: An Anthropological Exploration
The fertility shrines (Yose) of the Yakurr people are more than religious sites; they are cultural institutions that safeguard lineage…
Yakurr Matriclans: Collaboration, Continuity, and Cultural Heritage
The enumeration of matriclans in Agoi enriches the broader understanding of Yakurr’s cultural heritage. Constructive critiques and contributions—such as those…
The Ninety-One Matriclans of Yakurr: A Cultural and Historical Overview
The Yakurr kinship system, with its ninety-one matriclans spread across different communities, reflects a rich tapestry of history, migration, intermarriage,…
The Historical and Urban Evolution of Ugep
The historical trajectory of Ugep demonstrates her transformation from a village in the early 20th century into a recognized urban…
The Ubaghara People of Cross River State: Identity, Language, and Historical Roots of the 2 April 1968 Massacre Victims
Conclusion: The Ubaghara are a distinct Upper Cross River people with deep historical, linguistic, and cultural ties to both the…
