Traditional Igbo calendar

The Igbo Concept of Time: Before the Clock, There Was the Sky

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Long before the ticking of the modern clock or the spread of the Gregorian calendar, the Igbo people of Nigeria measured time not by mechanical means, but by nature’s rhythm, cosmic order, and spiritual harmony. Time in traditional Igbo society was not a linear race of seconds and minutes — it was a living, breathing cycle tied to the universe, … Read more

Izu Igbo – Days of the Week (Eke, Orie, Afo, Nkwo)

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In Igbo culture, time is not just measured by numbers or dates—it’s a rhythm deeply tied to nature, spirituality, and community. The Igbo traditional week, known as “Izu Igbo,” is made up of four unique days that shape trade, worship, and social interaction: Eke, Orie, Afo, and Nkwo. Unlike the seven-day week of the Western calendar, the Igbo week (Izu) follows a four-day cycle that repeats … Read more