Curiousity Memoirs

By Jude Obuseh  American actress Kerry Washington shares a deep connection with Igbo culture through her marriage to Nigerian-American former NFL player Nnamdi Asomugha. Nnamdi's Igbo heritage has played a significant role in shaping their family dynamics. In a 2015 interview with InStyle, Kerry revealed, “Nnamdi’s parents are Nigerian immigrants. When you marry into the Igbo culture, you get a new name. My name is Ogechi." This adoption of an Igbo name is a symbolic and cherished aspect of embracing her husband's cultural heritage. Kerry not only wears her Igbo name, Ogechi, proudly but also carries it close to her heart, adorning it on a necklace given to her by her mother-in-law. This simple yet meaningful gesture reflects the actress's genuine appreciation for and integration into Igbo traditions. Taking their commitment to Igbo culture further, the couple bestowed Igbo names upon their children. Their daughter carries the middle name Amarac...

By Jude Obuseh In the heart of Ndiuche Ofe, Imo State, a captivating procession unfolds during a burial, revealing the rich cultural legacy of the Ekpe society. Members, adorned in 'Ukara Ekpe' cloth, bear Nsibidi designs painted on their torsos, symbolizing a unique form of coded communication. 🔍 **Exploring Ekpe Society:** Ekpe, a secret society thriving among various ethnic groups, including Ejagham, Igbo, Efik, and Ibibio, holds deep roots in the Cross River region and Western Cameroon. Its influence extends even to diasporic communities in Cuba and Brazil. 📜 **Unveiling Nsibidi Script:** Legend has it that Ekpe society members pioneered the Nsibidi script—an ideographic, abstract language integral to their coded communication. This script, once a source of spiritual empowerment, granted access to the mystical realm, enabling the establishment and enforcement of societal norms. 👔 **Ekpe and Nze na Ozo: Shapers of Modern Igbo Attire:** The attire o...