April 17, 2019
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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Time to Plant

A Time to Plant Igbo Ukwu is the Nigerian site where artifacts from the 9th or 10th century have been found, including the amazing roped pot. “Dated to the 9th or 10th century C.E. (A.D.) Igbo Ukwu represents one of … Continue reading

September 14, 2014
by Catherine Onyemelukwe
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New Yam Festival, Ebola, An Essay and a Book

Celebrating New Yam Igbo Ukwu is the Nigerian town where bronzes dating from the 9th century A.D. were discovered during excavations in the 20th century. It’s a few miles from my husband’s town. Igbo Ukwu’s celebration of the New Yam Festival … Continue reading