Joshua Okenwa Uzuegbu
Biographic Data
| ID | 6795698 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Joshua Okenwa Uzuegbu |
| GIVEN NAMES | Joshua Okenwa |
| FAMILY NAME | Uzuegbu |
| SIGNATURE | UZUEGBU J O |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Nigeria |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0311-7442 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 4 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
A Report of Archaeological Investigations at Idoha Community in Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area, Enugu State, Nigeria
Archaeological investigation in eastern Nigeria has focused on popular sites such as Igbo-Ukwu, Uturu Ugwuele, and Lejja among others, leaving less well-known and smaller sites unresearched. The research presented here is aimed at examining the activities of the early inhabitants of Idoha through ethnographic survey, archaeological reconnaissance and excavation of two sites, namely the defunct Efuru deity site and the Odo-Ezike slag dump site. Fi…
God of iron and iron working in parts of Ǹsúkkā cultural area in Southeast Nigeria
This study is aimed at evaluating the influence of the god of iron on ironworking communities in Ǹsúkkā cultural area. In the study area, the Supreme God – Chúkwú Òkìkè, Chínēkè or Chúkwú Ábíàmà is believed to control the affairs of humanity. He is worshipped through intermediaries such as Ányánwù [Sun God], Àmádíòhà, Áhàjīōkù [fertility goddess], Àlà [earth goddess] and the god of iron, which is called by different names in the study area such a…
Community Museums as Holding Centres for Returned Nigerian Cultural Heritage
Looting and trafficking of cultural heritage in the areas known today as Nigeria started during the exploration and expansion of British territories in Africa. Missionaries, military officers, traders and anthropologists were notorious for their involvement in the illegal expropriation of artefacts. After the independence, looting of Nigeriaâ s cultural heritage continued in museums, palaces, shrines and other sacred places. However, in recent ye…
The Heritage Resources of Afikpo in Ebonyi State, Nigeria
Festivals, agents of relaxation in Igboland, are celebrated to commemorate one important event or the other. Festivals have many facets such as mmonwu (masquerading), Iri-ji (new yam festival) and mgba (wrestling festivals). Masquerading is the main focus of this study and serves as one of the greatest festivals among the Igbo. In Afikpo, masquerading is classified into three, namely â Iri Ikoâ , â Igwugwuâ and Okumkpo. These masquerade festival…
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The Heritage Resources of Afikpo in Ebonyi State, Nigeria
Festivals, agents of relaxation in Igboland, are celebrated to commemorate one important event or the other. Festivals have many facets such as mmonwu (masquerading), Iri-ji (new yam festival) and mgba (wrestling festivals). Masquerading is the main focus of this study and serves as one of the greatest festivals among the Igbo. In Afikpo, masquerading is classified into three, namely â Iri Ikoâ , â Igwugwuâ and Okumkpo. These masquerade festival…
God of iron and iron working in parts of Ǹsúkkā cultural area in Southeast Nigeria
This study is aimed at evaluating the influence of the god of iron on ironworking communities in Ǹsúkkā cultural area. In the study area, the Supreme God – Chúkwú Òkìkè, Chínēkè or Chúkwú Ábíàmà is believed to control the affairs of humanity. He is worshipped through intermediaries such as Ányánwù [Sun God], Àmádíòhà, Áhàjīōkù [fertility goddess], Àlà [earth goddess] and the god of iron, which is called by different names in the study area such a…
Community Museums as Holding Centres for Returned Nigerian Cultural Heritage
Looting and trafficking of cultural heritage in the areas known today as Nigeria started during the exploration and expansion of British territories in Africa. Missionaries, military officers, traders and anthropologists were notorious for their involvement in the illegal expropriation of artefacts. After the independence, looting of Nigeriaâ s cultural heritage continued in museums, palaces, shrines and other sacred places. However, in recent ye…
A Report of Archaeological Investigations at Idoha Community in Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area, Enugu State, Nigeria
Archaeological investigation in eastern Nigeria has focused on popular sites such as Igbo-Ukwu, Uturu Ugwuele, and Lejja among others, leaving less well-known and smaller sites unresearched. The research presented here is aimed at examining the activities of the early inhabitants of Idoha through ethnographic survey, archaeological reconnaissance and excavation of two sites, namely the defunct Efuru deity site and the Odo-Ezike slag dump site. Fi…
History (4 works) · Archaeology (3 works) · Geography (3 works) · Ancient history (2 works) · Art (2 works) · Sociology (2 works) · Visual arts (2 works) · African studies (1 work) · American Literature and Humor Studies (1 work) · Anthropological Studies and Insights (1 work)