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The Midwest Ibos seeks to join the Eastern Region. The Midwest Igbos, share a deep ethnic, linguistic, and cultural affinity with the Igbos of the Eastern Region. Although they were part…

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Sep 2024

Historical Studies

Traditional Chief’s Law Delta State, 2008

The Igbos are one of the largest ethnic groups in Delta State, Nigeria. Delta State is traditionally seen as part of the Niger Delta, its Igbo-speaking population is concentrated mainly in…

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Sep 2024

Ethnohistory Historical Studies

Prince Tshukuma (Chukwuma) depicted on Dr. Baikie narrative book cover

This is Prince Tshukuma/Chukwuma as depicted by Dr. William Balfour Baikie. He skillfully recreated all the European clothing he is wearing, which astonished Dr. Baikie. So much so that Dr. Baikie…

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Sep 2024

Historical Studies

Edward Wilmot Blyden: Father of Pan-Africanism and Advocate for African Cultural Identity

[Edward Wilmot Blyden, half-length portrait, facing front, holding book] Edward Wilmot Blyden (Aug 1832 – Feb 1912) was a writer and politician who identified both of his parents as being of…

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Sep 2024

Historical Studies

Ethnic Tensions and the Anioma Igbo: Asaba and Aboh Residents’ Protest for Protection in Midwestern Nigeria

The people of Asaba and Aboh divisions residing in Benin City, within the Midwestern region of Nigeria, have lodged protests to the military governor, Lt. Col. David Ejoor, over the…

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Sep 2024

Ethnohistory Historical Studies

Enuani: History of Ubulu People and Their Progenitor Ezemu

Ubulu-Uku is the largest and most populous Igbo-speaking town in the Aniocha Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria. It is located about 30 kilometres to the west of the…

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Sep 2024

Ethnohistory Historical Studies

Descendants of Benin Princes: A small Group of Settlers in Ubulu Land After Aya-Adesuwa

Ubulu-Uku entrance In Ubulu land, a small group of settlers descended from a Benin Prince named Prince Íjee, who became part of the Igbo Ubulu culture following their defeat during the…

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Sep 2024

Historical Studies

Aya-Adesuwa: The Ubulu-Uku/Bini War

A group of Igbo warriors in ancient battle dress at a warrior's funeral. Photo: M. D. W. Jeffreys, 1956. The war between the Bini Empire and the Ubulu-Uku or Ubulu-Ukwu was…

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Sep 2024

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Awka to London: David Nwume & John Uzoka The Awka Blacksmiths

Awka Blacksmiths David Nwume & John Uzoka, London, 1924-1925 The Awka Blacksmiths David Nwume and John Uzoka, two blacksmiths from Awka, went to the British Empire Exhibition in 1924–25, which was…

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Sep 2024

Historical Studies

Trade by Barter: Trading in Pre-Colonial Igboland

Onitsha, 1889, Photographer possibly by G. F. Packer credited with other photos from the Niger and Önïcha (Onitsha) Trade-by-Barter "Trade-by-Barter" was a common practice in all the markets in Ala Igbo…

Historical Studies

The Quest for Unity: Midwest Igbos’ Desire for Integration with the Eastern Region

Traditional Chief’s Law Delta State, 2008

Prince Tshukuma (Chukwuma) depicted on Dr. Baikie narrative book cover

Edward Wilmot Blyden: Father of Pan-Africanism and Advocate for African Cultural Identity

Ethnic Tensions and the Anioma Igbo: Asaba and Aboh Residents’ Protest for Protection in Midwestern Nigeria

Enuani: History of Ubulu People and Their Progenitor Ezemu

Descendants of Benin Princes: A small Group of Settlers in Ubulu Land After Aya-Adesuwa

Aya-Adesuwa: The Ubulu-Uku/Bini War

Awka to London: David Nwume & John Uzoka The Awka Blacksmiths

Trade by Barter: Trading in Pre-Colonial Igboland

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