Igbo people

Ogidiin eastern Nigeria. Ezeulu due to his position as chief priest of six Nigerian villages is seen as a prominent member of the Igbo people; which gives him the option to join the British colonial administration in the capacity of “white man’s chief.” However, he refused of this offer and led to a short term imprisonment, interrupted his chief priest duties. The people of Igbo are affected by this and him not announcing the feast. This essay will highlight Achebe’s intention in writing the…

of the Igbo, you end up with conflict and turmoil. The traditional Igbo religion, or Odinani, was historically a large part of igbo society—the traditions of the religion were integrated and intertwined in the daily lives of the Igbo people. Odinani had ideas, beliefs, and practices unique to the Igbo people. When Nigeria began to be colonized, this brought along the various ideas and values of the colonizers—Great Britain. Among these ideas and values was the Christian faith.…

Africa, they believed themselves as culturally and economically superior beings. Consequently, the indigenous people of Africa were viewed as uncivilized and primitive. However, Chinua Achebe’s novel Things Fall Apart depicts a drastically different African culture than those portrayed by early European colonists. Things Fall Apart illustrates the methodical conversion of the Igbo people from traditional values to those of the Christian faith and the ill-fated struggle of a man named Okonkwo to…

Igbo are the people that lives in Southern Nigeria, they are known to be the second largest tribe in the south. Their culture is very different from a western perspective, but it still should be respected because their culture is as rich as others. They have their own beliefs, social system, and values that is been there for many years. In the novel Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe, the Igbo culture was emphasized, it describes many events and practices of their own before the Western people…

reaches home, it will tell where it comes from”. The host says this to the visitor, so that when he goes home, he needs to show the kola nut to his people as proof. Although, the kola nut is greatly appreciated the Nigerian women are greatly unappreciated. In the pre-colonial times, women were farming, doing pottery, and maintaining the house. The Igbo women were thought of as equal to men. Women had high status and were treated…

following the main character Okonkwo, who is a successful and rich man within his tribe, we find out how colonization destroys his world. Through characterization of Okonkwo the tragic hero, and using him as a tangible representation of Umuofia and Igbo culture, Achebe successfully proves the argument that colonization destroys indigenous culture. As Okonkwo’s character and family diminish with colonization so does the tribe. Okonkwo the tragic hero is used as a personification of Umuofia's…

voice of the conqueror. Experiencing the direct effect it has on a certain group and how the influence of western culture can create complete turmoil in foreign lands from the victim 's perspective, exposes another side to this age old tale. The Igbo people of lower Niger experience direct contact with Europeans and their start of colonization: conversion to Christianity. This simple religious outreach deeply altered customary practices of many clans. The focus of villages shifted and attention…

Thesis: The Igbo culture was one which kindled a spirit of democracy and competitiveness, allowing it to rise above all other ethnic groups and thrive in early Nigeria. Such achievement was frowned upon by other ethnic groups and invoked hostility between them. The Biafran War, (a result of this hostility) ultimately led to Nigeria’s decline, forever changing its legacy. How does Achebe’s perspective influence his view of Nigeria? Chinua Achebe grew up as an Igbo who supported the Biafrans in…

multicultural upbringing. Growing up, he indulged in English literature but he also developed interest in his native Nigerian culture. He realized the necessity of more literary work about Africa and its people to showcase the true story to the foreign readers who viewed Africans as an uncivilized backward people. He makes an attempt to deliver an accurate understanding of the African culture and shed light on British colonialism in Africa. Achebe’s “Things Fall Apart” is a multi-thematic novel…

takeover of the Igbo society in Nigeria by the British. Living in this civilization, the people were brought up to value certain traditions and culture that have been around for thousands of years. Unfortunately, due to the invasion of the European people, these rituals and customs of the Igbo community began to diminish. The British were pressuring the entire tribe into believing a new religion known as Christianity. Before the Europeans took control of the Igbo society, the people practiced…