Joy Nkiruka Okeke, Nkeonyere Sylvia Chukwudi | The 23rd Annual International Conference of the Igbo Studies Association (ISA) (2026)
From time immemorial, the Igbo have been known for their incessant quest for a better life. They stop at nothing to live a fulfilled life. Their creativity has led them to think independently and find innovative solutions to their problems, …
Calista Oduchukwu Nwosu | The 23rd Annual International Conference of the Igbo Studies Association (ISA) (2026)
This study explores the substantial capabilities inherent in the traditional textiles of the Igbo culture. This examines the potential of the Akwete fabric from the Ndoki tribe and the Ukara with Nsibidi symbols from the Ekpe society. It not only …
Ifeyinwa Cordelia Isidienu, Anthonia C. Ephraim-Chukwu | The 23rd Annual International Conference of the Igbo Studies Association (ISA) (2026)
In the contemporary global order shaped by rapid digitalization, artificial intelligence, and shifting social identities, the Igbo worldview faces the challenge of preserving its core values while adapting to technological transformations. This paper interrogates Ọsọ Ndụ Agwụ Ike, the Igbo …
Maria Ukamaka Umenyili | The 23rd Annual International Conference of the Igbo Studies Association (ISA) (2026)
Marriage in Igbo society has historically functioned as a central institution for social organization, moral regulation, and communal continuity. Rooted in deeply embedded customs such as bride wealth, kinship obligations, extended family authority, and gendered role expectations, Igbo marriage has …