Ikwerre People: Proudly Igbo, Always Igbo
In 1916, a beautifully crafted clay pot from the Ikwerre people was displayed at the Pitt Rivers Museum in the UK. It was celebrated as part of the rich cultural heritage of the Ikwerre, a proud Igbo-speaking community. That pot, believed to have originated from Igwurita (Igrita) in present-day Rivers State, serves as a reminder of the deep history and identity of the Ikwerre people within the Igbo nation. Yet, over time, some Ikwerre people have distanced themselves from their Igbo roots, often claiming they are not Igbo. While they are entitled to their opinions, the facts remain unchanged. Being…
