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Welcome to Ozikoro

Ozikoro was born out of a passion for preserving the cultural heritage of Africans. Our mission with this website is to explore the often-overlooked aspects of African history and culture, especially to understand the societal structures, spiritual practices, and ways of life of African peoples that existed long before colonial contact. We aspire to make this a platform where h

istory meets anthropology, customs, and philosophies that have influenced modern African life. Our Aim: The primary motivation for this website is to challenge the misconceptions we have learned about African history. Our ancestors were deliberately dehumanised by those who sought to exploit them, and although time has passed, the harm that was done persists. These false narratives continue to shape media, societal culture, politics, and history by reinforcing habits of self-neglect and a lack of true self-awareness. What We Do: At Ozikoro, we create a rich repository of articles, research, and valuable content that celebrate African heritage in all its forms. From the ancient origins of African civilisations and indigenous spiritual traditions to the social norms and political structures of precolonial societies, we strive to cover every aspect that defines what is known today as African identity. We aim to educate, inspire, and spark meaningful conversations, encouraging our readers to reconnect with their heritage, history, and traditions in purposeful ways.

The Banks of cross river:Southern Nigeria, view of Cross River. Shelters and small groups of adult males on near bank. S...
09/12/2025

The Banks of cross river:

Southern Nigeria, view of Cross River. Shelters and small groups of adult males on near bank. Steam-boat "Jubilee" near far bank. Trees on far bank.
Taken in 1901
Photo credit: British museum

Hanging lampIron hanging lamp with three-hinged hook and four spouts.Production date: 1905-1914 Made by the Ekoi group (...
08/12/2025

Hanging lamp

Iron hanging lamp with three-hinged hook and four spouts.
Production date: 1905-1914
Made by the Ekoi group ( modern day Cross River state)
Photo credit: British museum

The Aro punitive expedition ;Snapshots taken in Southern Nigeria during The Aro Punitive Expedition 1901 showing :Pictur...
05/12/2025

The Aro punitive expedition ;

Snapshots taken in Southern Nigeria during The Aro Punitive Expedition 1901 showing :
Picture of adult males paddling a canoe on the Cross River.
Photo credit : British museum

Bag:Circular bag with handle, made of glass beads sewn onto red-dyed cotton flannel. Turquoise and black beads on one si...
04/12/2025

Bag:

Circular bag with handle, made of glass beads sewn onto red-dyed cotton flannel. Turquoise and black beads on one side; black, yellow, red and blue beads on the other.

Production date: 1887
By: the Ibibio ethnicity ( Modern day Cross River state)

BowlBowl with hinged cover amde from calabashes, the cover ornamented with a trefoil pattern cut and burnt in; the hinge...
04/12/2025

Bowl

Bowl with hinged cover amde from calabashes, the cover ornamented with a trefoil pattern cut and burnt in; the hinge made of scarlet worsted cloth.
Made by: Ibibio (1887)
Modern day Cross River state
Photo credit: British museum

cross-bow:Cross-bow made of wood in two pieces; stock (a) and bow (b). Cord missing.Made by : Edo ethnic group.Found: 18...
03/12/2025

cross-bow:

Cross-bow made of wood in two pieces; stock (a) and bow (b). Cord missing.
Made by : Edo ethnic group.
Found: 1875-1904 Northern Benin.( Modern day Edo State , Nigeria)
Photo credit: British museum

Composite drum: skin head secured to, slightly twisted, cylindrical body of carved wood by cane belt and lashings. Open ...
01/12/2025

Composite drum:

skin head secured to, slightly twisted, cylindrical body of carved wood by cane belt and lashings. Open base.
Found: 1954
Made in: Delta State
Photo credit : British museum

Ndi nne mama ? Archbishop Charles Heerey  (1890-1967) , a man commonly credited with the formation of the Catholic women...
30/11/2025

Ndi nne mama ?
Archbishop Charles Heerey (1890-1967) , a man commonly credited with the formation of the Catholic women's organization amongst many other catholic organization in Nigeria.
photo credit: Archdiocese of Onitsha

Bishop Joseph Shanahan:June 6, 1871 – December 25, 1943 Known as the apostle of Nigeria, Shanahan is credited for the sp...
30/11/2025

Bishop Joseph Shanahan:

June 6, 1871 – December 25, 1943
Known as the apostle of Nigeria, Shanahan is credited for the spread of catholicism across southern igboland.
Photo credit: Spiritanroma

Bowl :Bowl with round pedestal made of earthenware, with incised lines (a); with cover made of earthenwareFound:,Ebonyi ...
29/11/2025

Bowl :
Bowl with round pedestal made of earthenware, with incised lines (a); with cover made of earthenware

Found:,Ebonyi State: Abakaliki
Year :1908
Photo credit: British museum

Bowl; religious/ritual vesselRitual bowl made of pottery; shallow, with two squat figures on rim.Found : Abakaliki( Mode...
29/11/2025

Bowl; religious/ritual vessel

Ritual bowl made of pottery; shallow, with two squat figures on rim.
Found : Abakaliki( Modern day Ebonyi state)
Date:1978
Photo credit: British museum

Arrow-head currency; Made of iron; thin iron arrow-head with long, twisted handle.Found/Acquired: Abakaliki - Modern day...
29/11/2025

Arrow-head currency;

Made of iron; thin iron arrow-head with long, twisted handle.
Found/Acquired: Abakaliki - Modern day Ebonyi state (1900-1908)
Photo credit -British Museum.

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