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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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“Man carrying a large ceramic pot on his head, at the Okigwe Local Craft and Industries Exhibition.” Nigeria, c.1950

Ph by: Edward Harland Duckworth

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Madumere Stresses Importance Of Unity, Equity And Fairness Ahead Of 2028

Ahead of the governorship battle in Imo State, scheduled for 2028, stakeholders have  commenced consultations across the three geo-political zones in the state. This is even as a former deputy governor of the state, Prince Eze Madumere has appealed to politicians of Orlu and Okigwe extractions warming up for the poll to drop their ambitions and consider Owerri zone for the seat. Madumere in a…

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Troops Destroy IPOB/ESN Insurgents' Camps In Abia

The Nigerian Army says its troops have successfully dislodged and destroyed a terrorist camp belonging to the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB and the Eastern Security Network, ESN. The army, in a post on its official X-handle on Saturday, said the operation was conducted early in the day in the Ezere Forest of Umuawa Aku, Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo. It said the operation, which also…

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The Rising Star of Nollywood : Iroegbu Godwill Benjamin Chukwuemeka Profile !

Iroegbu Godwill Benjamin Chukwuemeka Popularly known as Dr Coach is from Agbaja Nkporo in Ohafia LGA Abia State Nigeria. He is a multi talented Man and He has the fear of God in every Angle. He is the only surviving Child of His Parents that are also both late. He is divorced with His Wife JULIET UKAMAKA UGWU because of His properties. A close friend of His disclosed that . Iroegbu Godwill Benjamin Chukwuemeka is the Chairman of YOUNG MIND RECORDS AND ENTERTAINMENT, KOOL BRAIN FILMS, YOUNGMIND AND KOOLBRAIN ESTATE MANAGEMENT. He is the Manager of DON SYLVSETER RECORDS, DREAM MELVINA ENTERTAINMENT AND MAKAVILLA MOVIE ACADEMY. He is a Judoka, Actor, Producer, Promoter etc. His has been into music Industry for over 25 years and in Movie is more than 10 years. He had His primary school with Housing Estate Primary school Abakpa Nike Enugu, His Secondary schools with St. Patrick's secondary school Emene Enugu and Community secondary school Ugwogo Nike were He took His WEAC. Later on He gained admission with Institute of Management and technology (IMT) Enugu were He studied marketing(OND), then He furthered by gaining admission into PEACE LAND COLLEGE OF EDUCATION were He had His Degree in Marketing. Joining New Diamension Seminary Lagos were He studied development of Ministries at the Masters level and He also acquired an His Honorary Doctorate Degree from KANAZ ENTERTAINMENT ACADEMY WEST AFRICA (KEAWA) on 15 December 2020 with another Doctorate Degree from CITY OF LIBERATION BIBLE INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE (COLBIC) and NEW DIMENSION SEMINARY LAGOS the Year 2016. He has done more than 100 movies to His credit. He is also a Member of Actors Guild of Nigeria, Association of Movie Producers of Nigeria, Association of Movie Practitioners of Nigeria, Igbo movie Producers Association of Nigeria etc. He is still working with Africa Independent Television and Ray Power Fm. He is a Member of Nigerian Legion and A Member of PCRC South East Nigeria. Iroegbu Godwill Benjamin Chukwuemeka Popularly known as Dr Coach is engaged with a Lady from Okigwe Whom We don't know much about but will be unveiled soon. Watch out for more soon.

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Four House of Assembly members suspended over impeachment plot 

The Speaker of Imo State House of Assembly, Chike Olemgbe, on Tuesday, announced the suspension of four members for an alleged plot to impeach the speaker. The suspended lawmakers included Ahiazu-Mbaise, Samuel Otuibe; Ezinihitte-Mbaise, Henry Agbasonu; Okigwe, Chidiebere Ogbunikpa and Oru-West, Dominic Ezerioha. The Speaker said the decision to suspend them was taken at the executive…

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Imo: Gunmen shoot two Police officers, one other

Two police officers on Tuesday were shot dead at a security checkpoint on Owerri- Okigwe road by gunmen in Imo State. According to Punch, an eyewitness confirmed the incident saying it happened at about 06:25 am at Akabo in Ikeduru Council Area of Imo State. In a viral video she stated: “This just happened now. Unknown gunmen have shot two police officers at Akabo in Ikeduru LGA. Also, a civil…

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Gunmen kill two police officers in imo

By Precious Nnadi The Imo State Police Command has confirmed the killing of two police officers by suspected gunmen along Okigwe road in Owerri.. The Imo Police Public Relation Officer, Henry Okoye, who confirmed the unfortunate incident, said the officers were attacked by surprise in the early hours of Saturday while on patrol duty along old Gariki road Okigwe by  gunmen who engaged them in a gunfight. He stated that in the process of the fight, two officers lost their lives and four others survived the  attack. According to the PPRO, on receiving the report of the unfortunate incident, the Imo State Police Commissioner, CP Aboki Danjuma along with commander Mopol 18 and 64 immediately led its operatives of the  Command’s Special Tactical Unit  to the crime scene for assessment. The CP charged the operatives to work in partnership with other security agencies to track down the hoodlums responsible for the ambush. The CP also authorized the Assistant commissioner of police in Okigwe, the DPO, and other tactical units deployed to the area to embark on visibility patrol to improve security to forestall future occurrence. While sympathizing with the families, friends and loved ones of the deceased officers, the commissioner of police restated that the command under his watch will not condone any form of attack in the state. He assured the people that the  perpetrators  of the crime will be brought to book and face the full wrath of the law. Read the full article

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By • Olalekan Fagbade JUST IN: PDP Chairman Suspended The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended the Imo State chairman of the party, Engr Charles Ugwu, The state PDP chairman was reportedly suspended on Tuesday following a motion moved by the PDP Chairman, Ohaji Egbema Local Government Area and Chairman of all PDP Chairmen in the state, Hon Emeka Alihe, seconded by the PDP Chairman of Owerri Municipal, Hon Godspower Apollos. The motion for the suspension of Ugwu was adopted by no fewer than eighteen (18) other Local Government Chairmen as well as members of the State Executive Committee (SEC). It was gathered that Ugwu was suspended over alleged gross misconduct and insubordination. The Okigwe zonal Chairman of the party, Chidi Dike was appointed as Interim state Chairman of the party. Aslo in a letter tagged, “Majority Resolution of Members of the State Executive Committee of Peoples Democratic Party, Imo state Chapter at Its Meeting passed vote of no confidence/suspension on Engr Charles Ugwu from Office Immediately as the Chairman, Imo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party”. The letter was signed by the state secretary of the party, Hon Njaba Duruiheoma and Emeka Alihe, a Chieftain of the party, called for the immediate suspension of Engr. Charles Ugwu from office. He said the party chairman failed to summon a meeting of the State Working Committee contrary to the provisions of S. 21 (3) of the Party Constitution. Engr. Ugwu, according to him, had no justifiable reason for failing to attend any of the thank you tours embarked upon by the Governorship candidate of the party, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, to the twenty seven ( 27 )L.G.A of the State. They pointed out also that Engr Ugwu did not attend Owerri Municipal Council thank you visit held at the State Secretariat of the party, contrary to S. 58(i) (e) of the Party Constitution notwithstanding that he was duly notified of the tour. A party chieftain, Hon John Diala who spoke to our correspondent stated, “his suspension would have come earlier but was kept till after election to avoid people reading negative meaning.”

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Fr. Jude Kingsley Maduka, kidnapped from Nigeria’s Okigwe Diocese on 19 May 2023. Credit: Okigwe Diocese AFRICA/NIGERIA –  Abuja (Agenzia Fides) – On May 19, Father Kingsley Maduka…

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Azuka Okwuosa Sends Heartfelt Condolences to Families of Nnewi Road Crash Victims

Anambra South Senatorial Hopeful Hon Sir Azuka Okwuosa (Chinyelugo), extends his condolences to the families of victims of horrible accident caused by brake failure in Nnewi, The incident which was reportedly occured on on Friday, February 14, 2025, at the Ugwu Akpati Ozu section of the Nnewi-Okigwe road due to brake failure in which a trailer loaded with cement lost control and crashed into…

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Imo police arrest 3 ritualists found with human skull

Imo police arrest 3 ritualists found with human skull Officers of the Imo State Police Command have arrested three suspected ritualists found with a human skull at the Ogii community, located in Okigwe Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. The state’s police spokesperson, Henry Okoye, revealed via a statement that the criminals were arrested on Monday, February 3. Okoye mentioned that the…

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Imo Politics: It Is Our Turn To Produce The Next Eze Imo — Okigwe

Imo Politics: It Is Our Turn To Produce The Next Eze Imo — Okigwe

The Executive governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma, recently dissolved the leadership of Imo Council Of Traditional Rulers. The Chairmanship of the council otherwise known as Eze Imo, is the foremost traditional post in the state. This has made it necessary for the government to begin the process of filling the vacuum created by the dissolution. ONITSHAGRA.COM learnt that there is already…

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Uzodimma Meets Buhari, Says 2023 Presidential Candidate Can't Emerge on Tribal Basis

Uzodimma Meets Buhari, Says 2023 Presidential Candidate Can’t Emerge on Tribal Basis

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, Tuesday met with President Muhammadu Buhari and seized the opportunity to intimate him on how his administration is working to better the lot of all Imolites.

The governor also informed the President of his administration’s readiness to ensure a free and fair election in Okigwe Senatorial zone bye-election coming up in October 2020.

Speaking with State…

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INEC Attack: Bandits Were After Okigwe Prison - Gov. Uzodinma

INEC Attack: Bandits Were After Okigwe Prison – Gov. Uzodinma

Imo Governor Hope Uzodinma has briefed President Muhammadu Buhari on the state’s security situation, particularly the recent assassination of officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC by robbers. After the closed-door meeting with the president, the governor told State House media that the robbers’ first target was the Correctional Centre Facility in Okigwe, not the INEC…