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CULTURE SUMMARY: IGBO

By IFI AMADIUME

ETHNONYMS

Ala Igbo, Ani Igbo, Ibo, Ndi Igbo.

IDENTIFICATION AND LOCATION

Igbo is the language spoken in Ala Igbo or Ani Igbo (Igboland) by the people who are collectively referred to as “Ndi Igbo”; their community is known as “Olu no Igbo” (“those in the lowlands and uplands”). Before European colonialism, the Igbo-speaking peoples, who shared similarities in culture, lived in localized communities and were not unified under a single cultural identity or political framework, although unifying processes were present via expansion, ritual subordination, intermarriage, trade, cultural exchange, migration, war, and conquest. Villages and village groups were generally identified by distinct names of their ancestral founders or by specific names such as Umuleri, Nri, Ogidi, Nnobi, Orlu, Ngwa, Ezza, and Ohaffia.

There are several theories concerning the etymology of the word “Igbo” (wrongly spelled “Ibo” by British colonialists). Eighteenth-century texts had the word as “Heebo” or “Eboe,” which was thought to be a corruption of “Hebrew.” “Igbo” is commonly presumed to mean “the people.” The root - bo is judged to be of Sudanic origin; some scholars think that the word is derived from the verb gboo and therefore has connotations of “to protect,” “to shelter,” or “to prevent”—hence the notion of a protected people or a community of peace. According to other theorists, it may also be traced to the Igala, among whom onigbo is the word for “slave,” oni meaning “people.”

Igbo-speaking peoples can be divided into five geographically based subcultures: northern Igbo, southern Igbo, western Igbo, eastern Igbo, and northeastern Igbo. Each of these five can be further divided into subgroups based on specific locations and names. The northern or Onitsha Igbo are divided into the Nri-Awka of Onitsha and Awka; the Enugu of Nsukka, Udi, Awgu, and Okigwe; and those of the Onitsha town. The southern or Owerri Igbo are divided into the Isu-Ama of Okigwe, Orlu, and Owerri; the Oratta-Ikwerri of Owerri and Ahoada; the Ohuhu-Ngwa of Aba and Bende; and the Isu-Item of Bende and Okigwe. The western Igbo (Ndi Anioma, as they like to call themselves) are divided into the northern Ika of Ogwashi Uku and Agbor; the southern Ika or Kwale of Kwale; and the Riverrain of Ogwashi Uku, Onitsha, Owerri, and Ahoada. The eastern or Cross River Igbo are divided into the Ada (or Edda) of Afikpo, the Abam-Ohaffia of Bende and Okigwe, and the Aro of Aro. The northeastern Igbo include the Ogu Uku of Abakaliki and Afikpo.

Today Igbo-speaking individuals live all over Nigeria and in diverse countries of the world. As a people, however, the Igbo are located on both sides of the River Niger and occupy most of southeastern Nigeria. The area, measuring over 41,000 square kilometers, includes the old provinces of Onitsha, Owerri, East Rivers, Southeast Benin, West Ogoja, and Northeast Warri. In contemporary Nigerian history, the Igbo have claimed all these areas as the protectorate of the “Niger Districts.” Thus began the process of wider unification and incorporation into wider political and administrative units. Presently, they constitute the entire Enugu State, Anambra State, Abia State, Imo State, and the Ahoada area of Rivers State; Igbo-speaking people west of the Niger are inhabitants of the Asaba, Ika, and Agbo areas of Delta State.

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The Igbuzo (Ibusa) Kingdom:: Tracing the Roots of a Brave Igbo Community in Delta State, Nigeria"

Igbuzo, also known as Ibusa, is a vibrant Igbo community nestled in Delta State, Nigeria. Its roots can be traced back to around 1450 when waves of Igbo migrants embarked on a journey westward, ultimately leading to the formation of Igbuzo.

The name "Ibusa" is derived from "Igbo bi n'ụzọ," meaning "Igbos that live by the wayside" or "Were you the first to settle here?" This moniker was bestowed upon them by neighboring communities such as Ogwashi-Uku, Asaba, Oko, Ilah, and Okpanam, as well as European missionaries who struggled to pronounce the community's original name.

Historians believe that a group of settlers who embarked on a journey from Benin alongside Ezechima, heading eastward, may have found their final settlement in Igbuzo. It is speculated that these settlers, either due to illness or a lack of interest in continuing their journey, assimilated into the existing Umejei and Edini groups in Igbuzo.

Ibusa comprises two distinct units: the Umejei and Ogboli settlements. According to oral history, Umejei Nwa Eze Isu, the prince of Isu, was involved in a wrestling bout that resulted in the death of his opponent. Traditionally, this act was considered an abomination punishable by death. However, Umejei's father, the king of Isu, commuted his son's sentence, and Umejei was exiled with a gourd given to him by his father. He was instructed to settle wherever the gourd dropped, leading him to establish Igbuzo at the present site of Ani-Oshe in Omeze.

In another tale, Odaigbo of Nshi (Nri) had relations with one of his father's wives, which usually carried a mandatory death sentence. However, Eze Nshi spared Odaigbo's life and instead exiled him, accompanied by his father, mother, and younger brother, Edini. Each of them carried a pot and charms, instructed by Eze Nshi to settle wherever the pot fell. Edini's pot landed at Ani-Nshi (Nri) Ogboli in Ibusa, while Odaigbo's pot dropped at the current site of Ogwashi-Uku, where he settled. The groups of Edini and Umejei eventually merged to form Ibusa, with the Ogboli community becoming part of the larger Nri (Nshi) community.

Ibusa is renowned among the Igbo and Anioma people of Delta State for their courageous spirit, often described as "Isu (Igbuzo) fu ogu ju nni," meaning "Ibusa people who refuse food to fight wars." This statement exemplifies their bravery in times of conflict. Researchers are currently delving into the history of wars fought by the Igbuzo people, particularly in the homes of their kinsmen in Nnewi, Anambra State, to uncover any historical connections between the two communities.

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PDP, APC, Labour Party stakeholders endorse Senator Nwoko’s pursuit of Anioma state

Members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), opposition All Progressive Congress and Labour Party weekend endorsed Senator Ned Nwoko’s bill in continuation of pursuit for the creation of Anioma state. Members of the three parties were present during the Anioma Stakeholders summit held at Grand Hotels and Resort Asaba on Saturday. Labour Party member of House of Representatives, Ngozi Okolie,…

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Gunmen storm church, abduct ex-commissioner 

Former Commissioner for Higher Education in Delta State, Joan Onyemachi Mrapkpor, popularly known as “Ada Anioma,” was reportedly kidnapped on Tuesday. The former member of the House of Representatives, who recently resigned to allow her junior brother to contest the local government council chairmanship election, was abducted during a church service inside her church off Delta Broadcasting…

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HUNDREDS OF NDOKWA YOUTHS UNITE IN SUPPORT OF SENATOR NED NWOKO’S ANIOMA STATE BILL 

By Titilayo Folanrmni In a collective aspiration, over 350 Ndokwa and Ukwuani Youths have unanimously endorsed the Anioma State’s creation to ensure maximum representation in the state. A statement signed by Comrade Steve Okushi, National President of Ndokwa Voiceful Youth Union (Delta North), said the clamor is anchored on advocating for jobs, empowerment, reliable electricity, better roads, and…

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Regina Daniels Slays In Beautiful Anioma Outfit, Heaps Praises On Herself: "Beauty With Brain" http://dlvr.it/TB3Kyk

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Fate Of Failed State

Nigeria a former British colony has been known to be the gaint of Africa, but the reality is that nigeria is a disgrace to Africa. I am going to give a detailed explanation to why Nigeria is a failed state and what will befall anyone who choose to die defending a dead unity in that Nigeria.

Nigeria and her government is still under the control of colonial powers ,what we had in Nigeria was a flag independence but economically, politically, socially even mentally we are under the direct supervision and control of the imperialist, British, USA and France .

The British and west in general prefer to give aid to Nigerians rather than allow them control their government, elect their idea leaders and control their economy, they keep interfering into our politics because they clearly want to be in control of our vast resources. They continue to use the media to hide the truth , the silent every voice that speak , the stop every leader that will cut of the ties they have in Nigeria or any other African countries.

USA and Canada was a former British colony and they are doing well economically, they control their politics and economy. Why then is Nigeria with vast resources like crude oil, gold , Californium still very poor and backward.

When you (Britain) came to Nigeria in 1861, they came with Bible and a gun , they saw our crude oil and our heritage , they find different set of people with different ideology and cultural differences,but they put us all together and called us Nigerians before then our fathers fought against this white man decision of amalgamation.

the ekumeku warriors from anioma now Biafra land fought the British for 31 years 1883-1914 , but British forced them into Nigeria which is undemocratic, not religious but they did it nobody cares, after all they are Africans , "we are aid to them ''

the British war against arochukwu confederacy a biafran government before the British came , the was started in 1901-1902, the British killed this people because they didn't accepted their rulership in arochukwu a Biafraland but why is BBC News not remembering this kind of stories , why? Is the uk parliament acting so ignorant in the plea for Referendum in Nigeria because they want to control us till eternity

nigerians are not one people.

They people living in that country is racially divided and nothing can heal the grudge they have for each other not even negotiation for peace and unity.

Ethnic hate is very much that a single revolution can't happen in Nigeria because the rate of tribalism will not allow a revolution to eradicate bad rulers , the colonial powers and the imperialist know this and they prefer Nigeria by force than division a choice of the people.

The Biafran people agitating for a Referedum has suffer ethnic cleansing , mass murder and genocide ,in 1967/70 more than 6 million innocent children where killed by the combine force of Nigeria armed forces , Britain, USA , Egyptian pilots , Russians ammunition, the Biafrans has nothing to defend themselves, they fought and resisted this combine forces with home made arms.

They fought Nigeria government and their white ally because they wanted a solution to the harrasment, intimidation, ethnic descrimination, tribal hate , hate actions and killings

Who will not fight for survival?

They continue to kills us till date

During this war BBC News, CNN and others couldn't report this genocide committed by the British and Nigeria government on the innocent biafrans who only crime is to be born around crude oil and natural resources

During this war Food was not allowed entrance into the Biafran territory

It was a media and economic blockade

A genocide.

But today

The children of this heros and legends who fought for survival is asking peacefully for a Referedum date.

They are asking for a day to decide if they want to continue in this Nigeria.

Yet they kill them again

Britain and USA are acting ignorant again

Their media can't cover the Nigerian army kill and harrass Biafrans peaceful protesters

Nobody cares

When this young men who have chosen peace to get their stolen heritage~Biafra look for it in a violent way this media will call them terrorist it will no longer be a revolution as it should be .

Nigeria will fall

Biafra Referedum must hold

White supremacist, the imperialist must leave biafran territory and Africa in general

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Meet Queen Mother of the Anioma: The Remarkable Story of the Nigerian Woman King

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2023: I Will Not Disappoint Anioma Nation – Oborevwori

NEWS updated On Jan 3, 2023

The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly and State PDP Governorship Candidate, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has assured the people of Anioma nation that he will not disappoint them if elected Governor this year.

The Gubernatorial Candidate gave the assurance on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023 at Ogwashi-Uku during the party’s local government campaigns in Aniocha South and Aniocha North Local Government Areas of the state.

Rt Hon Oborevwori, said he had a fine team, which was committed to the development of Delta State and assured that he would not disappoint the Anioma nation.

According to the Speaker who is also the National Deputy Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria; “I have worked with our dear Governor and to have committed to supporting me, it means that I have passed the litmus test. I am a unifier and a pan-Deltan and we shall have an all-inclusive government with continuity for all ongoing projects, programmes and policies”.

“I have the experience to pilot the affairs of the state and want to assure you that there will be Meaningful Development, Opportunity for All, Realistic Reform and Enhanced Peace and Security. I will listen to you people MORE, do MORE and achieve MORE. I will continue from where the Governor will stop, projects will not be abandoned.The Anioma people will be part of my government and I will not disappoint the Anioma nation”, he added.

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Tony Elumelu Biography And Net Worth, State, Wife, Children, Tribe, Family, Career

Tony Elumelu Biography And Net Worth, State, Wife, Children, Tribe, Family, Career

Tony Elumelu is a businessman and philanthropist who has made a lot of money. He is known for being a stylish man who is living his best life. Let’s look into his full biography and net worth below. He seems to have figured out how to work hard and look good at the same time. He is from the Igbo tribe and is from Anioma, which is in Aniocha North LGA in Delta State, Nigeria. Wikipedia Profile &…

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The Ekumeku Movement Explained

Igbo Culture

How this Igbo group resisted British domination for 30 years During Britain’s colonisation of Nigeria, one of the most prolonged and drawn-out conflicts was against the Ekumeku. A movement fought by the Anioma, an Igbo subgroup, and their neighbouring Igbo allies. So, what sparked the beginning of the movement?  As the British looked to complete their colonial domination of the people within…

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Vigilante Beats Man To Death Over Missing Phone Later Found With Owner's Child

A 29-year-old man identified as Joe Philip a.k.a Aboy, was beaten to death by members of Anioma Security Watch Network in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State over a missing Nokia touch light phone. The incident happened on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 16, 2024, following the death of a young man whom they said was accused of stealing a Nokia touch light phone. According to an…

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Onye Kata-Obia by General Franco Lee Ezute from the Black Voices: Solidarity Compilation

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ANIOMA STATE CREATION: GROUP CHAMPIONS, APPLAUD SENATOR NED FOR LEADING THE CAUSE

By Gideon Alfa The National President of the Ndokwa Voiceful Youth Union (Delta North), Comrade Steve Okushi has raised a compelling case for the creation of Anioma State. He made the call in a press statement, in Delta State that Anioma is rooted in what he described as “Balanced Representation” aimed at creating a sixth state in the South-East geopolitical zone. Steve noted that this is to…

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my mother + friends on Anioma Day