The Historical Significance and Role of the Kola Nut among the Igbo of Southeastern Nigeria
There are many customs and traditions that have effectively given the Igbo of Southeastern Nigeria group identity and social cohesion. And the kola nut is one of those realities. However, it is not only the Igbo that cherish and reverence the kola nut. In fact, kola nut is a highly prized fruit am...
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Department of Religion and Human Relations, Nnamdi Azikiwe Univ.
2021
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Journal of religion and human relations
Year: 2021, Volume: 13, Issue: 1, Pages: 289-312 |
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