Social Anthropology
Nsibidi: The Ancient Script of Interconnected Cultures
The preservation and study of Nsibidi is not only a cultural duty but also a historical necessity. It is a…
Leopard, Law, and Legacy: The Art and Governance of the Ejagham and Ekpe Societies:
The Ejagham and Yakurr traditions, embodied in the Ngbe and Ekpe societies, reveal a profound African philosophy where art, governance,…
Echoes of Akpa: Language Diversity and Cultural Affinity in the Cross River Basin
Going forward, it is both possible and desirable for scholars in history, geography, ethnography, anthropology, and linguistics to collaborate on…
Echoes of Akpa: Language, Identity, and Colonial Legacy
Nigeria’s story is not simply one of colonial invention but of deep historical interconnectedness. The shared words, traditions, and identities…
The Akpa Question: Interconnections of Identity Across Nigeria and Beyond (2)
The Akpa question remains unresolved but deeply fascinating. From Yakurr prayers to Efik traditions, from Arochukwu wars to Ogbia migrations,…
Akpa Interconnections: Language, Culture, and History Across Nigeria and Beyond
The testimony of Ellie Yari underscores the importance of revisiting our histories from an Afrocentric perspective. The Akpa legacy is…
Cross River Basin: Cultural, Linguistic, and Genetic Unity
The convergence of cultural traditions, linguistic parallels, and genetic evidence underscores the deep-rooted unity of the peoples of the Cross…
The Obam War Dance of Ugep: Structure, Praise, and Civic Critique
By Okoi Obono-Obla The Obam War Dance of Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria, depicts courage,…
Yakurr–Ibibio Cultural and Linguistic Connections in the Cross River Basin
By Okoi Obono-Obla Charles Eyo, in one of my posts, made a comment that I find very interesting. It opens…
Matrilineal Heritage in Africa: Yakurr, Akan, and Chewa Traditions
By Okoi Obono-Obla The Yakurr people of Cross River State, Nigeria, practice a matrilineal system in which descent and inheritance…
Matrilineality and Fertility Shrines among the Yakurr People
By Okoi Obono-Obla One of the consequences of the matrilineal culture of the Yakurr people of Cross River State, Nigeria,…
Kukpol-pààm: The Fattening Room Tradition of the Yakurr People
The fattening room was more than a ritual; it was a holistic education for womanhood, combining physical, spiritual, and social…
