The Igbo Landing is neither just a story nor historical site. It is a cultural legacy that traces back to a core element of the Igbo worldview, summarized in the axiom “Igbo-ama-eze”. This simply means that the “Igbo knows no king”. This maxim succinctly captures an egalitarian philosophy of resilience and indomitability, which has guided the Igbo people from time immemorial and continues to this day.

Iwa ji/iri ji/Ike ji, depending on the Igbo dialect, is one of the largest (arguably the largest) festivals in Igbo culture. In some Igbo communities, it is celebrated for four days. That’s how big it is.