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Kingdom of Nri

The Nri people of Igbo land have a creation myth which is one of the many creation myths that exist in various parts of Igbo land. The Nri and Aguleri people are in the territory of the Umueri clan who trace their lineages back to the patriarchal king-figure Eri.Eri's origins are unclear, though he has been described as a "sky being" sent by Chukwu (God). He has been characterized as having first given societal order to the people of Anambra. The historian Elizabeth Allo Isichei says "Nri and Aguleri and part of the Umueri clan, [are] a cluster of Igbo village groups which traces its origins to a sky being called Eri."

Archaeological evidence suggests that Nri influence in Igboland may go back as far as the 9th century, and royal burials at the Igbo-Ukwu sites have been unearthed dating to at least the 10th century. Eri, the god-like founder of Nri, is believed to have settled the region around 948 with other related Igbo cultures following after in the 13th century. The first Eze Nri (King of Nri) Ìfikuánim followed directly after him. According to Igbo oral tradition, his reign started in 1043. At least one historian puts Ìfikuánim's reign much later, around 1225 AD:

Each king traces his origin back to the founding ancestor, Eri. Each king is a ritual reproduction of Eri. The initiation rite of a new king shows that the ritual process of becoming Eze Nri (Nri priest-king) follows closely the path traced by the hero in establishing the Nri kingdom.

An Igbo man with facial scarifications, known as ichi, early 20th century

The Kingdom of Nri was a religio-polity, a sort of theocratic state, that developed in the central heartland of the Igbo region. The Nri had seven types of taboos which included human (such as the birth of twins), animal (such as killing or eating of pythons), object, temporal, behavioral, speech and place taboos. The rules regarding these taboos were used to educate and govern Nri's subjects. This meant that, while certain Igbo may have lived under different formal administration, all followers of the Igbo religion had to abide by the rules of the faith and obey its representative on earth, the Eze Nri

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FINALLY IVE FINISHED THEM! So a bit ago I had a thought for my postcanon Danganronpa universe for thh and sdr2 where I wanted to fit in the v3 characters somehow despite them being in a separate timeline where DR is fake. So what I’ve come up with is essentially a “steel ball run universe” scenario where they’re technically the same characters but also completely different and now my own ocs!!

Meet Komaeda’s students at Newdawn Academy!! After the Tragedy and the fall of Future Foundation, the nations of the world got together to form a new group (Operation Newdawn) dedicated to rebuilding society after the apocalypse. The academy is not only a school for kids displaced by despair, but also works to cultivate skill and nurture talent naturally in a healthy way so they can go out and do their part to rebuild when they graduate.

However. a lot of these kids have a lot of trauma and their own issues and are at Newdawn because they didn’t have anywhere else to go/they’re considered “problem children.” This is where Nagito comes in. He knows what it’s like and he has experience with kids that need help, and he wanted to do something good after Everything that happened. So he’s followed in Chisa’s footsteps and become a teacher! The students love him and k1-b0 is an excellent therapy ai that’s also helping the kids do their best. I love them so dearly.

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“I’ll stay in Today” by Chukwu Adaeze

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#136: Till (2022, dir. by Chinonye Chukwu)

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these past few days ive been busy making art fight refs!! these are two of my ocs Kira and Chioma, hoping to get a third one out perchance but yeah!! im amourhoney_606 on artfight!!

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Oriental Brothers International Band – Chukwu Nwe Anyi (1982) [FLAC]

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Till (12): "And the Oscar goes to... Danielle Deadwyler".

Till (12): “And the Oscar goes to… Danielle Deadwyler”.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Till” (2023). OH. MY. WORD. “Till” was an emotional ride I was really not expecting, but seldom has the success of a film rested so firmly on the back of its leading lady. Bob the Movie Man Rating(s): Plot Summary: Marnie Till-Bradley (Danielle Deadwyler) is living a good life in Chicago. She has a job, a nice house, parents living nearby and a fine boy by the…

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Congratulations As Nigerian police officer wins the South African Bantamweight Championship

The championship, which featured top fighters from around the world, saw Chukwu deliver a stunning performance, showcasing exceptional skill, discipline, and determination. Chukwu dealing with her opponent during the fight In a statement on Saturday, the Force Spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, said the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, congratulated Chukwu on her achievement, describing…

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IGBOS RELIGION AND EXPRESSIVE CULTURE

BELIEFS

Although many Igbo people are now Christians, traditional Igbo religious practices still abound. The traditional Igbo religion includes an uncontested general reverence for Ala or Ana, the earth Arushi, and beliefs and rituals related to numerous other male and female deities, spirits, and ancestors, who protect their living descendants.

Revelation of the will of certain deities is sought through oracles and divination. The claim that the Igbo acknowledge a creator God or Supreme Being, Chukwu or Chineka, is, however, contested. Some see it as historical within the context of centralized political formations, borrowings from Islam and Christianity, and the invention of sky (Igwe) Arushi. The primordial earth goddess and other deified spirits have shrines and temples of worship and affect the living in very real and direct ways, but there are none dedicated to Chukwu. Ala encapsulates both politics and religion in Igbo society by fusing together space, custom, and ethics ( omenala); some refer to Ala as the constitutional deity of the Igbo.

The Igbo concept of personhood and the dialectic between individual choice/freedom and destiny or fate is embodied in the notion of chi, variously interpreted as spirit double, guardian angel, personal Arushi, personality soul, or divine nature. Igbo have varied accounts of myths of origin because there are many gods and goddesses. According to one Igbo worldview, Chukwu created the visible universe, uwa. The universe is divided into two levels: the natural level, uwa, or human world, and the spiritual level of spirits, which include Anyanwu, the sun; Igwe, the sky; Andala (or Ana), the earth; women's water spirits/goddesses, and forest spirits. Through taboos, the Igbo forge a mediatory category of relations with nature and certain animals such as pythons, crocodiles, tigers, tortoises, and fish.

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771General Character of Religion

776Spirits and Gods

787Revelation and Divination

795Religious Denominations

RELIGIOUS PRACTITIONERS

There are two different kinds of priests: the hereditary lineage priests and priests who are chosen by particular deities for their service. Diviners and priests—those empowered with ofo, the symbol of authority, truth, and justice—interpret the wishes of the spirits, who bless and favor devotees as well as punish social offenders and those who unwittingly infringe their privileges, and placate the spirits with ceremonial sacrifices.

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793Priesthood

DEATH AND AFTERLIFE

The living, the dead, and the unborn form part of a continuum. Enshrined ancestors are those who lived their lives well and died in a socially acceptable manner (i.e., were given the proper burial rites). These ancestors live in one of the worlds of the dead that mirrors the world of the living. The living pay tribute to their ancestors by honoring them through sacrifices.

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Yung Lky x Duncan Mighty - Kami Chukwu

Yung Lucky, a rising Nigerian artist and gaffer under Real world music Entertainment, delighted his fans with the release of a new hit single titled “Kpami Chukwu.” The song has had a unique sound, showcasing Yung Lky‘s unique style and solidifying his presence in the Nigerian music scene. “Kpami Chukwu” Featuring Duncan Mighty has captivated listeners with its indigenous rhythm and clever…

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JUST-IN: Labour Party Suspends Senator Kevin Chukwu Over Alleged Anti-Party Activities

The Labour Party (LP) has suspended Senator Kevin Chukwu, representing Enugu East Senatorial Zone, from the party over alleged anti-party activities and insubordination. The suspension, which was announced by the Amuri Ward executives of the party, was communicated in a letter signed by the Ward Chairman and addressed to the Labour Party Chairman in Enugu State through the Local Government…

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Till (2022)

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Chinonye Chukwu in Oscar de la Renta at the National Board Of Review 2023 Awards

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Chairman Christian Chukwu Presents His Biography The Field Marshal To The COAS

Chairman Christian Chukwu Presents His Biography The Field Marshal To The COAS The Former Captain of the Green Eagles, Chairman Christian Chukwu has on Monday 22 July 2024 presented a copy of his biography titled “The Field Marshal” to the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja. The presentation was done during his courtesy visit to the General Officer Commanding (GOC)…

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