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Igbo-Ora, vaptale des jumeaux, Nigeria
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15 Fascinating Facts About Twins
I’ve always been fascinated by the idea of having twins, as my great-grandma and my grandma did have twins. This was not the case for me, but fate gave me my little princess, my diamond as I call her since birth. It is estimated that there are around 96 million twins living around the globe, and they have their own special twin world. The number of twins has been growing significantly in recent…
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Aro Confederacy
The Aro Confederacy (1690–1902) was a political union orchestrated by the Aro people, Igbo subgroup, centered in Arochukwu in present-day southeastern Nigeria. The Aro Confederacy kingdom was founded after the beginning of the Aro-Ibibio Wars. Their influence and presence was all over Eastern Nigeria, lower Middle Belt, and parts of present-day Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea during the 18th and 19th centuries. The Arochukwu Kingdom was an economic, political, and an oracular center as it was home of the Ibini Ukpabi oracle, High Priests, the Aro King Eze Aro, and central council (Okpankpo). The Aro Confederacy was a powerful and influential political and economic alliance of various Igbo-speaking communities in southeastern Nigeria. It emerged during the 17th century and played a significant role in the region until the late 19th century.
The exact origins of the Aro Confederacy are not precisely documented, but it is believed to have been established around the mid-17th century. The Aro people, who were part of the Igbo ethnic group, inhabited the region around present-day Arochukwu in Abia State, Nigeria. They were skilled traders and missionaries who played a pivotal role in connecting various Igbo communities. This migration and their military power, and wars with neighboring kingdoms like supported by their alliances with several related neighboring Igbo and eastern Cross River militarized states (particularly Ohafia, Edda, Abam, Abiriba, Afikpo, Ekoi, Bahumono, Amasiri etc.), quickly established the Aro Confederacy as a regional economic power. The Aro Confederacy's strength came from its well-organized network of Aro agents who were dispersed across different communities in the region. These agents acted as intermediaries in trade, diplomacy, and religious matters. They facilitated commerce, resolved disputes, and spread the worship of the Aro deity known as the "Long Juju" oracle."The Opening Up of Nigeria, the Expedition Against the Aros by Richard Caton Woodville II" 1901
The "Long Juju" oracle was the spiritual centerpiece of the Aro Confederacy. It was housed in Arochukwu and considered a potent source of political authority and religious guidance. The Aro people used the oracle to enforce their influence and control over surrounding communities. It also served as a means to administer justice and settle disputes, often attracting pilgrims seeking solutions to their problems.
The Aro Confederacy gained significant economic power through trade and commerce Their economy was primarily based on agriculture, with the cultivation of crops like palm oil, yams, and cassava. They were also involved in trade with neighboring communities and European merchants. They controlled trade routes that passed through their territories, collecting tolls and taxes from traders. The Aro also engaged in the Trans-Atlantic slave trade by capturing and selling slaves to European traders.
Aro activities on the coast helped the growth of city-states in the Niger Delta, and these city states became important centres for the export of palm oil and slaves. Such city-states included Opobo, Bonny, Nembe, Calabar, as well as other slave trading city-states controlled by the Ijaw, Efik, and Igbo. The Aros formed a strong trading network, colonies, and incorporated hundreds of communities that formed into powerful kingdoms. The Ajalli, Arondizuogu, Ndikelionwu, and Igbene Kingdoms were some of the most powerful Aro states in the Confederacy after Arochukwu. Some were founded and named after commanders and chiefs like Izuogu Mgbokpo and Iheme who led Aro/Abam forces to conquer Ikpa Ora and founded Arondizuogu. Later Aro commanders such as Okoro Idozuka (also of Arondizuogu) expanded the state's borders through warfare at the start of the 19th century. Aro migrations also played a large role in the expansion of Ozizza, Afikpo, Amasiri, Izombe, and many other city-states. For example, Aro soldiers founded at least three villages in Ozizza. The Aro Confederacy's power, however, derived mostly from its economic and religious position. With European colonists on their way at the end of the 19th century, things changed.Burning of Arochukwu 1901
During the 1890s, the Royal Niger Company of Britain bore friction with the Aros because of their economic dominance. The Aro resisted British penetration in the hinterland because their economic and religious influence was being threatened. The Aro and their allies launched offensives against British allies in Igboland and Ibibioland. After failed negotiations, the British attempted to conquer the Aro Confederacy in 1899. By 1901, the tensions were especially intensified when British prepared for the Aro Expedition. The invasion of Obegu (in Igboland) was the last major Aro offensive before the start of the Anglo-Aro War. In November 1901, the British launched the Aro Expedition and after strong Aro resistance, Arochukwu was captured on December 28, 1901. By early 1902, the war was over, and the Aro Confederacy collapsed. Contrary to the belief that the Ibini Ukpabi was destroyed, the shrine still exists, and is intact in Arochukwu and serves mainly as a tourist site.
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Igbo-Ora, vapitale des jumeaux, Nigeria.
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[ad_1] On our arrival in Nigeria's self-proclaimed capital of twins to research the proliferation of a number of births within the small rural city of Igbo-Ora, we're greeted by the information that a lady has simply delivered a wholesome pair of infants on the native clinic.Their mom is a twin - her twin brother is within the ward taking images of the brand new arrivals, his nephew and niece. Surrounding the mattress are the infants' grandmother, who's herself a twin, and their great-grandmother, who has given start to 2 units of twins."That is how we do it right here. We give start to twins. It makes our city particular," the five-hour-old twins' grandmother tells the BBC."It makes us proud and we love them. We love our twins. They bring about us success," she says."Persons are disillusioned if they do not give start to twins."It's true that Igbo-Ora, in south-western Nigeria, seems to have a higher-than-usual variety of twins - strolling by the city it's simple to identify youthful units of twins, who are likely to put on matching garments.The worldwide common start price for twins is round 12 per 1,000 births, however in Igbo-Ora it's reported to be about 45 per 1,000.In Yoruba tradition, which predominates within the south-west of the nation, twins are a blessing and their names are predestined.Twins are sometimes wearing matching outfits and the older sibling known as Taiwo and the youthful Kehinde (AFP)Regardless of gender, the older twin known as Taiwo, which means "the one which exams the world", the youthful known as Kehinde, which means "the one which got here after".The following day, at Igbo-Ora's highschool we discover out that these names are likely to dominate roll-call. After we ask a bunch of round 1,500 college students throughout morning meeting to boost their hand if they're a twin, or have a twin within the household, practically everybody's arm shoots up.So why are there so many twins within the space?In response to oral folklore, the village was based within the 14th Century by an exiled prince of the Oyo Kingdom, who was advised to make particular choices to the Yoruba gods in pairs and in return, the village was blessed with twins.Many locals although put their fertility all the way down to a dish referred to as "ilasa", produced from okra leaves. These spinach-like leaves are added to a pot of boiling water together with salt and spices, locust beans and melon seeds.The rationale behind Igbo-Ora's a number of births is a real topic of examine in Nigeria.Solely a minority of the twins born in Igbo-Ora are an identical - when one egg is fertilised after which divides.The bulk are non-identical, which means a number of eggs are launched and fertilised on the identical time.Researchers are investigating whether or not pure chemical substances within the native meals, like ilasa or maybe even the native yams, may make ladies produce a number of eggs.Prof Akinola Kehinde Akinlabi, rector of the Oyo State Faculty of Agriculture and Know-how based mostly in Igbo-Ora, thinks genetics could have extra to do with it.The tutorial, who's himself a twin - and father of twins, says somebody born a twin in these elements is not going to discover it exhausting to discover a spouse or husband."Twins are honored nearly as deities who convey luck and safety. Individuals current twins and their households with items, cash and provides of assist. All that encourages folks to marry these from twin-producing households," he tells the BBC.The normal ruler of the city, often known as an oba, is eagerly awaiting the outcomes of scientific research.Jimoh Olajide hopes that in a rustic with a love of setting Guinness World Information, Igbo-Ora will quickly be formally recognised for its phenomenal fertility - given practically each residence on the town has at the very least one set of twins."My imaginative and prescient for this city is to see us holding the world report for highest a number of births in the entire world," says Oba Olajide, who's after all a father of twins."Issues that can observe will probably be tourism, inns."With this in thoughts, the city launched an annual worldwide twin competition a number of years in the past.Prof Akinlabi hopes the deal with twins may also result in funding for the broader neighborhood to sort out issues like its poorly outfitted and previous well being centres.Such is the standing of twins that regardless of the adoption of Islam and Christianity on this space the standard Yoruba worship of them remains to be prevalent.Kehinde Adeleke, our native information and a youthful twin, takes us to witness a ritual providing, together with palm wine and beans, to the dual gods at a shrine in her household's neighborhood."I really feel specifically blessed as a twin," says Ms Adeleke who has two youngsters, however no a number of births as but."I will probably be disillusioned if I haven't got twins - it is the twins I want," she admits amid the drumming and singing on the ceremony.These collectible figurines signify the dual deities at a conventional shrine in Igbo-Ora (BBC/Alex Final)Such attitudes had been an entire anathema for some members of the minority Bassa-Komo neighborhood close to the capital, Abuja. Twins for them have been a supply of worry.Within the mid-Nineties, Nigerian missionary Olusola Stevens heard the villagers on this distant and poorly developed space thought twins had been evil and that they had been mysteriously dying.Such beliefs weren't exceptional in Nigeria - particularly within the south-east of the nation the place completely different communities as soon as killed twins, although such practices ended way back.Pastor Stevens, based mostly in Gwagwalada, about 600km (500 miles) north-east of Igbo-Ora, determined to research."We began going from neighborhood to neighborhood asking: 'The place are the twins?' The conventional response was that the gods had killed them. The truth is in some instances, the mom wouldn't breastfeed them in order that they died naturally," he says.The missionary discovered that typically the infants can be given a plant concoction that stopped them gaining weight.The Vine Heritage Residence orphanage in Gwagwalada is at the moment caring for round 200 youngsters (Peter MacJob/BBC)It's not clear precisely why such youngsters had been considered unhealthy luck, however it might be that previously they had been linked to deprivation and elevated danger of maternal mortality.Pastor Stevens and his workforce started rescuing these youngsters and arrange The Vine Heritage Residence orphanage, which at the moment takes care of round 200 youngsters.To vary attitudes, they started by offering villages with medical care, and wells to entry clear water.The orphanage additionally works with the charity Motion Assist on an outreach programme funded by the European Union, whereas the federal government has additionally run a giant consciousness initiative.Because of this, many from the Bassa-Komo neighborhood now hold their twins, but when mother and father are nonetheless fearful or in hassle, they hand the youngsters over to the orphanage - and go to go to them there.The truth is, 27 of the youngsters have grown up and accepted invites to return to reside of their household's village - although it's not all the time a straightforward choice for them."The primary time I noticed my organic father was after I turned 18 - I used to be indignant as a result of he deserted me," says Olufemi Stevens, recognized by his nickname "Surprise Boy".Olufemi "Surprise Boy" Stevens says by going again residence he confirmed his village he was not evil (BBC/Peter MacJob)He grew up within the orphanage after his mom died in childbirth, however is happy he was courageous sufficient to go residence: "After they noticed me they got here to understand these youngsters are usually not evil."And after I went again I used to be amazed to see some twins with their very own mum. My plan is to return and arrange a faculty for them - schooling is the important thing."In a approach, the orphanage youngsters are a lot wanted as they've acquired a degree of schooling that's unobtainable for many in their very own neighborhood.Pastor Stevens recognises that twins won't ever be as welcomed as they're in Igbo-Ora, however he's hopeful that someday his providers will now not be wanted.You'll be able to take heed to the documentary Twin cities on the BBC World Service on Thursday 9 Could 2024.Go to BBCAfrica.com for extra information from the African continent.Observe us on Twitter @BBCAfricaon Fb at BBC Africa or on Instagram at bbcafrica(Getty Pictures/BBC) [ad_2] https://topstoryusa.com/breaking-news/nigeria-twins-and-a-love-hate-relationship-tsu/?feed_id=1739&_unique_id=66439b9fb2b20
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Igbo Ora is a town in Nigeria known as the “twins capital of the world.” It’s in the southwest part of Nigeria, which has a documented 50 sets of twins born out of every 1,000 births. Locals say it is due to an okra leaf they eat.
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@ojingiripeter ✨ "Omo igbo ora" . . Igbo-Ora is a town and the headquarters of Ibarapa Central, Oyo State, south-western Nigeria, situated 80 kilometres (50 mi) north of Lagos. In 2006 the population of the town was approximately 72,207 people. In 2017 the population is estimated to be around 198,514 people. The town today is the location of the newly established Oyo State College of Agriculture (since 2006). The College has contributed significantly to the socio-economic and demographic development of the town. The Oyo state government has just approved a High Court of Justice. The Federal government is also said to have approved the location of a Police Training College in the town. Twins The unusually large number of twin births in the region have earned the town the nickname Twin Capital of the World.This phenomenon of a large number of twin births is not unique to Igbo-Ora; it has also been observed in the town of Kodinji in India and Cândido Godói in Brazil. In Igbo-Ora, research has suggested that the multiple births could be related to the eating habits of the women in the region. Though no direct relation between dietary intake and twin births has been proved, a research study carried out at the University of Lagos Teaching Hospital has suggested that a chemical found in Igbo-Ora women and the peelings of a widely consumed tuber (yams) could be responsible. There is of course the possible explanation that the large number of twins being born here could simply be a matter of genetics. Model : @whitneyrmcguire #supportblackart #ojingiripeter #nigerianart #africanart #contemporaryafricanart #africadopedaily https://www.instagram.com/p/B_klee3BgZz/?igshid=hca7b3125rxp
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Fulani Leaders Beg For Forgiveness, Pledges Peaceful Co-existence
Fulani Leaders Beg For Forgiveness, Pledges Peaceful Co-existence
Two Fulani leaders, the Seriki Fulani of Igbo Ora, Alhaji Idris Abubakar, and the Seriki Fulani of Eruwa, Alhaji Sule Mohammed, have solicited for forgiveness, assuring the people of Oyo State that they would facilitate peaceful coexistence in Ibarapaland farmlands with their cattle. Punchng The community leaders spoke during a visit of the state government delegation to the town on Sunday. At…
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Nigeria has one of the highest occurrences of twins in the world, particularly among the Yoruba people in the southwest. In the southwestern town of Igbo-Ora, dubbed ‘The Nation’s Home of Twins’, reportedly almost every family has at least one set. In 2018, the town hosted a Twins Festival, attended by over 2,000 pairs. The first-born twin is usually called Taiwo, meaning ‘having the first taste of the world’, while the second-born is named Kehinde, ‘arriving after the other’. Communities have developed different cultural practices in response to this high birth rate, from veneration to demonization. In earlier times, twins in some regions were considered evil, and vilified or killed at birth. Nowadays, the arrival of twins is generally met with celebration, and many think they bring good luck and wealth. Two color filters were used, to express duality: of identity, of photographers, and of attitude to twins.
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Nigeria's twin town ponders cause of multiple births
Igbo Ora, in Nigeria, bills itself as the “twins capital of the world” — many of its residents are twins. Why? Some people say it’s the yams. www.reuters.com…
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Nigerian city celebrates its many twins with annual festival
By SUNDAY ALAMBA and CHINEDU ASADU today
IGBO-ORA, Nigeria (AP) — Twins appear to be unusually abundant in Nigeria’s southwestern city of Igbo-Ora.
Nearly every family here has twins or other multiple births, says local chief Jimoh Titiloye.
For the past 12 years, the community has organized an annual festival to celebrate twins. This year’s event, held earlier this month, included more than 1,000 pairs of twins and drew participants from as far away as France, organizers said.
There is no proven scientific explanation for the high rate of twins in Igbo-Ora, a city of at least 200,000 people 135 kilometers (83 miles) south of Nigeria’s largest city, Lagos. But many in Igbo-Ora believe it can be traced to women’s diets. Alake Olawunmi, a mother of twins, attributes it to a local delicacy called amala which is made from yam flour.
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Nigerian city celebrates its many twins with annual festival
Nigerian city celebrates its many twins with annual festival
IGBO-ORA, Nigeria (AP) — Twins appear to be unusually abundant in Nigeria’s southwestern city of Igbo-Ora. Nearly every family here has twins or other multiple births, says local chief Jimoh Titiloye. For the past 12 years, the community has organized an annual festival to celebrate twins. This year’s event, held earlier this month, included more than 1,000 pairs of twins and drew participants…
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2023: Makinde Reveals Where To Kick Start Re-election Campaign
Engineer Seyi Makinde, the governor of Oyo State, has declared that he will launch his campaign for a second term in Igbo-Ora, the headquarters of Ibarapa Central, in a few weeks. The Governor made this statement on Saturday during the World Twins Day celebration in Igboora. He stated that through agribusiness, tourism, and road infrastructure, Ibarapaland will be fully integrated into the…
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