The Okuko in Igbo Sculpture: Deconstructing Identity and Sacrifice in Nigeria’s Hubris.
Conference: ISA 22nd Annual International Conference (2025)
Presenter(s): Francis Nnamdi Ikwuegbu
The Igbo people in Nigeria exhibit a dual personality—often perceived as both a blessing and a curse by other Nigerians. Since the 1914 amalgamation of the Northern and Southern protectorates under British colonial rule, the Igbo have faced persistent strife. European colonial interference, followed by Northern political dominance after the …