Igwe (meaning "Sky"), //ⓘ
is a royal title or method of addressing traditional rulers that control autonomous communities in Igboland. In other words, Igbos approximate the term to the HM style. An Igwe is therefore defined as a holder of a title of respect and honor in Igboland. Such a person is otherwise known as an Eze.
The foremost and one of the most respected Igwe's in Igboland is Igwe of Nnewi, Igwe Kenneth Onyeneke Orizu III.
Igwe is also invoked as the name of the Igbo Sky Father, the anthropomorphic personification of the heavens themselves.
Igwe is also used as a surname by many Igbos as well.
Notable people who make use of the word include:
Surname:
Amaechi Igwe (born 1988), American soccer player
Chioma Igwe (born 1986), American soccer player
Leo Igwe (born 1970), Nigerian humanist and activist
Given name:
Igwe Aja-Nwachukwu (born 1952), Nigerian politician
Title:
Igwe Orizu I (Eze Ugbonyamba) (1881–1924), Nigerian monarch
Igwe Josiah Orizu II (1902–1962), Nigerian monarch
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