There was a time when the red earth of Eastern Nigeria shook with the sound of marching boots and sacred drums.
In 1901, the British Empire set its sights on the powerful Aro Confederacy — a vast network of Igbo influence built on trade, tradition, and spiritual authority. At the heart of it all stood Arochukwu, home to the Long Juju oracle: a symbol of justice, power, and fear.
To the British, it was a threat.
To the Igbo, it was the soul of their sovereignty.
So they came with Maxim guns and colonial ambition… and the Anglo-Aro War began.
But this wasn’t just a battle over land. It was a war against identity. Against culture. Against belief.
What happened next is a piece of Nigerian history they don’t teach in schools. A war so impactful — yet so forgotten — that many Nigerians have never heard the full truth.
Take a few minutes and watch the full documentary here:
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This video uncovers the events of the Anglo-Aro War in detail — from the role of the Long Juju oracle to the fall of Arochukwu and what it meant for the Igbo people.
If you believe forgotten stories should be remembered… click and watch.
Because some history lives in silence — until we speak it again.
