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Ugochukwu Asiogu
I conduct research and provide critical analysis on human security, and development issues.
Uyo, Nigeria
Ugochukwu Asiogu is a multifaceted professional with a specialised background in Global security. As a writer and social critic, he brings a nuanced perspective to complex social issues, demonstrating a deep commitment to understanding and addressing global challenges. Passionate about social care and justice, he explores complex societal issues through a multicultural lens. As a dedicated culture enthusiast, Ugochukwu seeks to understand and contribute to human development and social progress.
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I have worked as a teacher, writer and volunteer in many Non-governmental organisations. Academically, I have written enormously on issues bordering on the social and political history of Africa in general, and Nigeria, in particular.
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Posted on Feb. 15, 2024, 2:15 p.m.
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Most times I am intrigued by the level at which I become engrossed with world culture and traditions. Although, my interest in studying different cultures and traditional norms and values of societies across the globe surprises me sometimes such that I begin to question what my true calling is i...
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Posted on Feb. 11, 2024, 1:27 p.m.
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To an average Nigerian who definitely does not 'like stress ' but of course, cannot afford living without it for obvious reasons, the title above could mean spiritual tongues expressed by pastors and other bible preachers whenever they are under anointing while to some others, it could also be a ...
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Posted on March 3, 2023, 6:15 p.m.
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As we all know, before something is documented into the Guinness Book of Records, it must be either positively or negatively unusual. In fact, such achievements are globally described as extreme and/or "meta-human". The Guinness Book of Records contains in it a myriad of unbelievable natural and ...
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Posted on Feb. 24, 2023, 4:18 a.m.
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A story was told about a man who was walking near the park and heard a sound from a nearby bush. Having decided to find out where the sound was coming from, he observed that a cat was stuck in a hole inside the bush and it needed help. As the man tried to help the cat get out of the hole, it beca...
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Posted on Feb. 18, 2023, 7:39 a.m.
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Culture they say is man's sure bet to unlocking the keys to his existence. It is man's most significant compass to understanding his root, his past and his present. All over the globe, there is no society that is bereft of cultural practices informed by history, myths and legend. This explains wh...
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Posted on Feb. 10, 2023, 9:33 a.m.
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Officially named Victor Efosa Uwaifo, he was born in Benin City, Edo State on March 1, 1941. As a young boy, he obtained his secondary school education at Western Boys High School, Benin and St. Gregory's College, Lagos, from 1957 to 1961. The young Victor started playing guitar at the age of twe...
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Posted on Feb. 10, 2023, 8:43 a.m.
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It would be quite unsurprising if I am told that those who were born in the late 90s and even 2000s do not know about the famous Kalacuta Republic or have never heard about it. The reason of course is not farfetched. It is either they do not care to read history textbooks, listen to Nigerian hist...
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Posted on Feb. 3, 2023, 10:32 a.m.
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Formally known as Christognus Ezebuiro Obinna, born in 1947,, Sir Warrior hails from Umuhu, Enyiogugu in present day Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State.
It is on record that as a young boy, this fine gentleman believed that God created him to sing and it was in a bid to pursue his ...
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Posted on Feb. 3, 2023, 9:45 a.m.
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Life can be well understood when it is likened to the rhythmic flow and pattern of a song. It is either the tone rises and falls or it falls and rises. Whichever, way, people get entertained, informed and educated. Just like the rhythmic pattern of poems, nations rise and fall and also grow and ...
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Posted on Jan. 27, 2023, 9:14 a.m.
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Blackening is a traditional wedding ceremony that is performed on a bride weeks prior to her wedding day. It is a ritual and also a culture that is usually performed in the rural communities of Northeast Scotland. It is believed that the Blackening ceremony evolved during the 19th century (the pe...
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Posted on Jan. 27, 2023, 8:04 a.m.
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It would be very unsurprising that not everyone reading this piece knows anything about the above-mentioned name. In fact, if we were to take a vote count to ascertain the number of Nigerians, especially young people,that know or have heard about the name lately, one may be shocked with the out...
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Posted on Jan. 20, 2023, 11:07 a.m.
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Often times, I have asked myself, friends and even colleagues "what really is the best way to live life meaningfully?" The fact that not even one of them has been able to provide a satisfactory answer to the question gets me bothered because of course, they do not know and as such, want answers t...
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Posted on Jan. 16, 2023, 6:54 p.m.
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Since the return to democracy on May 29, 1999, Nigeria's electoral system and processes have been featured by a great degree of voter apathy and by extension, democratic sabotage. This unfortunate situation has gone from bad to worse as the voting population voluntarily refuse to vote during elec...
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Posted on Jan. 14, 2023, 5:29 a.m.
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Generally, the African culture forbids sexual recklessness. It abhors sexual irresponsibility from both men and women. Little wonder, it permits polygamy. Our ancestors believed that it was better for a man to marry more wives, keep them, satisfy them and sucure them instead of letting them...
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Posted on Jan. 14, 2023, 4:54 a.m.
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I used to think that African men were moulded not with clay just like others, but with mineral resources like Zinc, Columbite, Coal or Gold. The reason behind this thought is based on the fact that African men are one of the toughest, strongest and courageous beings on the planet earth. They are ...
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Posted on Jan. 6, 2023, 1:38 p.m.
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Nzu (White Chalk) is a very significant substance in Igbo culture. It is a symbol of purity, innocence, peace and progress. Nzu, as it Is called by Igbo people s believed to have the capability to reveal the mysteries and activities of that take place in the spiritual realm. Although, going...
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Posted on Jan. 6, 2023, 8:50 a.m.
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Alligator Pepper, Mbongo spice or Ose Oji as it is called by Igbo people of Southeastern Nigeria is a West African spice that is extracted from the seed pods of "Afraimomum Danielli" - a specie in the ginger family. Just as the name of the spice i-Alligator Pepper, the seeds have a papery skin an...
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Posted on Dec. 30, 2022, 6:44 a.m.
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Africa is a home of cultures and traditions that are not only symbolic and significant to its peoples but are also interesting and thought-provoking. Aside many other sociocultural festive displays in Africa, one has remained outstandingly relevant in the 21st century possibly as a result of its ...
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Posted on Dec. 30, 2022, 12:14 a.m.
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Most times I do ask myself how Nigerians, including myself would have coped without okrika? How would have the common man in Nigeria managed to cover his nakedness if peradventure there were no Okrika clothes, belts, shoes, caps, hats amongst other wears. Of course, the result would have been uni...
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Posted on Dec. 22, 2022, 12:55 p.m.
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Even though I have said it once in one of my articles, I will continue to say it until it sinks into the heart and minds of every of the people. African cultures are the most unique, dynamic and fun-filled cultures across the globe. Call then funny, uncivilised, nasty, undeveloped or what have yo...
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Posted on Dec. 22, 2022, 12:05 p.m.
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When it comes to marriage and sexual preparedness as the elements of a people's sociocultural organisation in Africa, the Banyankole tribe remains unforgettable. Yes, I mean it and I do because they are an interesting people whose culture pays utmost attention to the need for sexual vibrance and ...
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Posted on Dec. 16, 2022, 11:50 a.m.
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I know you would be wondering what the heck i mean by wife theft in broad daylight Africa. Well, relax and read along. You see, one thing that I have always admired about Africans is their culture and traditions . Africans are s very cultured people and as such are the most interesting people to ...
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Posted on Dec. 16, 2022, 10:55 a.m.
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One of the demerits of "civilisation" is that it is biased in its udgements. It is highly selective and does not waste time in condemning a set of beliefs, ideas, and ideals as long as they do not align with its philosophy. Civilisation is man's representation of his disorganised and divided nat...
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Posted on Dec. 7, 2022, 5:19 p.m.
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Prior to the advent of Westernisation to this part of the world, women were not only in charge of their societies, they also contributed immensely to the political, economic and social development of their societies. Women created lofty ideas as well as mediums through which they checkmated pat...
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Posted on Dec. 7, 2022, 4:16 p.m.
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There is one important point I wish to make in this article and that is - "Africans in the pre-colonial times never worshipped idols but rather, they worshipped GOD who they believed is the only true supernatural and metaphysical Being of all beings."They did not only believe in God but a...
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Posted on Dec. 2, 2022, 1:05 p.m.
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I have always believed that the beauty of religion lies in the peoples' unique ways and approaches of upholding it. In other words, religion is best practiced in situations where there are less criticisms of whatever one is revering and whoever one is worshiping. Of course, religion is a way of...
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Posted on Dec. 1, 2022, 5:10 p.m.
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It is not unsurprising how Africa became the cradle of human civilisation, given the continent's richness in both human and natural resources. Little wonder the rest of the world ganged up and launched an irreparable socio-political and economic identity, mental and intellectual crises against ...
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Posted on Nov. 8, 2022, 11:47 p.m.
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I guess we all are very familiar with the popular saying" Food is Life". Surprisingly, if you are not, then, this is a good opportunity for you to know. Indeed, for foodies like myself, food is life and good food is paradise.
But apart from seeing food as a tool for biological sustenance, it ...
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Posted on Nov. 1, 2022, 6:56 p.m.
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Indeed, colonialism had tremendous effect on the cultural heritage of the African peoples. Just like Frantz Fanon, in 1952, expressed in his masterpiece entitled"Black Skin, White Masks", colonialism deconscientised the Black peoples' psyche, such that they became engulfed with inferiority of th...
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Posted on Oct. 25, 2022, 12:22 p.m.
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History is assertive and its knowledge is provocative. Have you ever wondered why there are propositions and corresponding oppositions to ideas? The reason is because knowledge is transient and unlimited. Also, history deals with the interpretation of collated evidence(s) from past events. ...
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