Articles — Kiabara Journal of Humanities

Cultural Studies

The Semiotics of Saliva in Ígálâand Igbo Ritual Speech

Chile A. Oparaocha — University of Port Harcourt · Vol. 32, No. 1 · 10 June 2026

Salem Ǒchála È̩jè̩bá

This study investigates the semiotic functions of saliva in Ígálâ and Igbo ritual speech, highlighting the intersection of embodiment, symbolism, and communicative practice in cultural meaning-making. Focusing on the...

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Language & Linguistics

A Preliminary Description of Phonological Underspecification in Igala

Salem Ochala Ejeba — University of Port Harcourt · Vol. 25, No. 1 · 03 July 2019

Certain segments and tones in Igala are better viewed as phonologically underspecified for an appropriate account of the surface phonetic specification. This paper establishes the phenomenon of phonological underspecific...

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Religion & Spirituality

The Challenges of Metempsychosis and Reincarnation: An Outline of Central Issues in Igala Kingdom, Nigeria

Jude Chinweuba Asike — University of Port Harcourt · Vol. 24, No. 1 · 01 July 2018

One of the most important areas of philosophy is that of the relationship the life after death. Quite often this has become a very important issue in the life of Igala people. They have an allowed interest in the concept...

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