Ahia Njoku

Ahia Njoku

In Igbo mythology, Ahia Njoku, also known as Aha Njoku, is a goddess worshipped by the Igbo people of Nigeria.

She is responsible for yams, which were an ingredient important in the Igbo diet, and the women who care for them. [http://www.geocities.com/Wellesley/1582/africang.html#aha]

ee also

Njoku Ji

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