ODINANI Themed Books, Films & More!

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This is an ongoing list of books, films & more which, whether directly or indirectly, deal with major themes you can link to Odinani (the Spirituality, Science and way of being of Ndi Igbo).

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Non-Fiction books in alphabetical order:

1. African Spirituality: An Anthology of Igbo Religious Myths by Udobata Onunwa

2. After God is Dibia: Igbo Cosmology, Divination & Sacred Science, Volume 1& 2 by John Anenechukwu Umeh

3. Afa Symbolism And Phenomenology In Nri Kingdom And Hegemony: An African Philosophy Of Social Action by M. Angulu Onwuejeogwu

4. A Philosophical Concept of Agwu in Igbo Land: A Case Study of Ohaozara in Ebonyi State by Agwu Christopher Agwu

5. Boyhood Rituals in an African Society: An Interpretation by Simon Ottenberg

6. Chi na Ezumezu: Mmuo So Chi Mmadu by Ejefobiri Somto

7. Dear Senthuran: A Black Spirit Memoir by Akwaeke Emezi

8. Ekwensu in the Igbo Imagination: a Heroic Deity or Christian Devil? by Damian U. Opata

9. Healing Insanity: A Study of Igbo Medicine in Contemporary Nigeria by Patrick E. Iroegbu

10. Igbo Deities by Sirius Ugo Art

11. Igbo masks: The Oneness of Ritual and Theatre by Ossie Onuora Enekwe

12. Leopards of the Magical Dawn: Science and the Cosmological Foundations of Igbo Culture by Nze Chukwukadibia E. Nwafor

13. ÖDÏNANÏ: The Igbo Religion by Emmanuel Kaanaenechukwu ANIZOBA

14. Ofo: Igbo Ritual Symbol by Christopher I. Ejizu

15. THE AGWU DIETY IN IGBO RELIGION by J Aguwa

16. The Earth is One: Powerful Secrets from Africa's Oldest Religion by Brian Ewuzie

17. The Ekwensu Semantics and the Igbo Christian Theolinguistics by P-J Ezeh

18. The Igbo of southeast Nigeria by Victor Chikezie Uchendu

19. The March of Igbo Civilization, Vol. I & II by John Anenechukwu Umeh

20. The Water Goddess in Igbo Cosmology: Ogbuide of Oguta Lake by Sabine Jell-Bahlsen

21. Towards an Igbo Metaphysics, by Emmanuel M. P. Edeh

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Fiction books in alphabetical order:

1. After The Juju Man by Chinwuba Iyizoba

2. After the Rain by John Jennings (adaptation of Nnedi Okorafor's short story "On the Road")

3. Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor

4. Akata Warrior by Nnedi Okorafor

5. Akata Woman by Nnedi Okorafor

6. An Orchestra of Minorities by Chigozie Obioma

7. Chicken in the Kitchen by Nnedi Okorafor

8. Chuka and the Arusi by Chidiebere Anumudu

9. Dazzling by Chikodili Emelumadu

10. Efuru by Flora Nwapa

11. Forefathers: The rage of Akwali omumu and Arobinagu by Esther Onyii Okonkwo

12. Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi

13. God of Mercy by Okezie Nwoka

14. Introduction to Igbo Mythology for Kids: A Fun Collection of Heroes, Creatures, Gods, and Goddesses in West African Tradition by Chinelo Anyadiegwu

15. Ikenga by Nnedi Okorafor

16. I Saw The Sky Catch Fire by T. Obinkaram Echewa

17. Mmirinzo: The Ones Who Are Rain by Achalugo Chioma Ezekobe

18. More folktales Among the Igbo by Chinwe Okechukwu

19. No longer at ease by Chinua Achebe

20. Nri Warriors of Peace by Chikodi Añunobi

21. Thank You, Omu! by Oge Mora

22. The Book of Phoenix by Nnedi Okorafor

23. The Bottled Leopard by Chukwuemeka Ike

24. The Bride Price by Buchi Emecheta

25. The Concubine by Elechi Amadi

26. Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe

27. The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi

28. Who Fears Death by Nnedi Okorafor

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Poetry books in alphabetical order:

1. Collected Poems by Chinua Achebe (especially Chapter 3 - Gods, Men, and Others)

2. Ọkpọnkụ abụ by John Anenechukwu Umeh

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Films & Movies in alphabetical order:

1. Áfàméfùnà: An Nwa Boi Story by Kayode Kasum 

2. Akaeze [Deadly Adventure]

3. AKALA-AKA OGBANJE (AKWALI-OMUMU) (Series) by Mmili Enweilo Okalakwu

4. Egg of Life by Andy Amenechi

5. Ikeogu movie -Nkem Owoh by Ojini Amam

6. Mammy Water; in search of water spirits in Nigeria (1990 documentary) by Jell-Bahlsen Sabine

7. Mami Wata by C.J. and Oge Obasi

8. Mark of Uru - Enemy of the Rising Sun (Animation film)

9. Masquerades of Aniedo (Series)

10. NKEMAKONAM (Short Film) by Ugochukwu Onuoha & Dika Ofoma

11. Obi Mbu (The Primordial House) by Mikael Owunna & Marques Redd

12. OGBUNABALI (Short Film) by Mazi Chimaobi Dike

13. The Lost Okoroshi by Abba Makama

14. UDUDEAGU (Short Film) by Akwaeke Emezi

Feel free to leave us recommendations of books and films you think should be on this list in the comment section. Please be patient when you do, we’ll have to read each book or watch each film (if we’ve not already) before deciding on whether or not they should be on this list. Dalu!

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We've compiled a list of good resources you can check out, in no particular order. Take a look! 

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1. Maazi Dibia (YouTube Channel)

2. Igboheritage TV (YouTube Channel) 

3. Nwaanyi Amechi ọkụnanọ (YouTube Channel)

4. NgoziChukwuka Adaobuijele (YouTube Channel)

5. Okwu ID (Website) | Okwu ndị Igbo n'ala bekee

6. KEDU (Online Platform) | Igbo Language and Medicine School

7. Ikenga Nation (YouTube Channel & Website) | For Igbo enthusiasts

8. Best Igbo YouTube Channels & Playlists For Learning Igbo | Udochi Okeke (Article)

9. Nzuko (YouTube Channel & Instagram) | Curated stories and research on the global Igbo experience

10. (An) Igbo Cyber Shrine (Website Platform)  | Odinani; The Sacred Arts & Sciences of the Igbo People

11. Ụkpụrụ̄ (Website Blog & Tumblr) | Images of Igbo Before the pre-1940s history, indigenous culture, and heritage of the Igbo and their neighbors

12. The Medicine Shell (YouTube Channel & Patreon) | Learning Odinala / Odinani changed my life and spiritual perspective and I’m here to share! - Derick Ofodirinwa

13. Voice Of The Sun (YouTube Channel & Website) | a platform that speaks for Ndi Igbo, teaches Igbo History, Igbo Culture, Igbo tradition, and Igbo spirituality, and defends the factual

14. Igbo Masquerades (Instagram) | Ndeewo! Here you can experience the rich masquerade (mmanwu) culture from South Eastern Nigeria

15. Kola Grove (Online store) | A small collective of kola nut enthusiasts & traditional practitioners that are constantly looking for better ways to serve the community

16. In The Tradition of Our Ancestors (Online store) | Kola nuts, native to West Africa.

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