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The Land’s First Fruits and the King’s Second Coming: New Yam Meets Ofala

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Theme: Renewal, Leadership, CommunityGuided by: Pathfinder Card — The Way Forward Two Festivals, One People Festivals in Igboland are never just moments of merrymaking; they are deeply symbolic events that weave together the threads of faith, memory, and identity. Among the many festivals celebrated by the Igbo, two stand out for their power and resonance: the New Yam […]

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The Invisible Audience: Ancestral Presence in Igbo Celebrations

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Theme: Home, Memory, SpiritualityGuided by: Shelter Card — Home & Identity The Unseen Guests at Every Igbo Festival In Igbo culture, festivals are never just about the living. The ancestors are always part of the gathering. They may not sit at the table or dance in the village square, but their presence is deeply felt. Through libations, songs,

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Why BlaccTheddi Begins with Ìrì Jí: A Manifesto of Voice

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Theme: First Harvest, First VoiceGuided by: Pathfinder Card — The Way Forward Every season begins with a sign. For farmers, it is the sprout that breaks the soil. For a people, it is the first word spoken after silence. For us at BlaccTheddi, it is Ìrì Jí; the New Yam Festival. We begin here because beginnings matter. A

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