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“Olukumi” means “my friend.” Some people say Olukumi is a Yoruba dialect, but the people in Ukwu-Nzu and Ugbodu do not agree that they are Yoruba. They believe they migrated from Yoruba land, passing through Benin, before settling in the Delta State. But even with that, they do not identify as Yoruba. That is why…
In the west of the Niger River, the West Niger Igbo people that includes Ika, Aniocha, Oshimili, and Ndokwa—has one kin interesting history that shows that they know how to govern themselves very well before the white man came. These people, who were grouped under the Asaba and Aboh Divisions, built their unique way of…
During colonial times, the Anambra people and the Igbo communities in Delta, especially the Anioma region, faced difficulties. The British colonization of Nigeria, especially in the southeastern and Niger Delta regions, is closely linked to these conflicts. This period demonstrates the Igbo people’s tenacity, resistance, and the many hardships they faced as the British…
The Anioma people are Igbo living in the western part of River Niger, mostly inside Delta State, Nigeria, with small parts in Edo and Anambra State. They are found in places like Aniocha, Oshimili, Ika, Ukwuani (Ndokwa), and some other areas. They call these places “Anioma,” meaning “good land” in Igbo. Anioma culture is…
The Ojeh & Arishi Festival in Aboh Kingdom is more than a festival. It is a time when the people of Aboh come together to honour their ancestors, celebrate their traditions, and strengthen their community. The festival happens every year in one quarter out of the community’s five quarters. Aboh is home to the Ndokwa…
The Ubulu Kingdom is a culturally and traditionally endowed kingdom situated in the midst of a dense and rich rainforest that greatly influences the lifestyle of its inhabitants. The way of life in Ubulu is hugely influenced by its agricultural practice, artistic expressions, and social structures, making it one unique and vital community. Historical Occupations…
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