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Tag: Delta Igbo

Anthropology and Ethnography Ethnohistory

Unveiling Ogwashi Ukwu’s Rich Heritage: A Historical Reflection

A titled Igbo man from Ogwashi Ukwu, (Aniocha), Enuani in Delta State, photographed by Northcote Thomas in 1912, and later colorized by Ukpuru in 2019. Ogwashi Ukwu was founded by Odaigbo (Adaigbo), a descendant of Eze Nri from Agukwu Nri. The progenitor of Ogwashi-Ukwu, one Odiagbo, is said to have been banished from Nri for committing an…

ByChukaSeptember 27, 20240Comments

Historical Studies

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

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 of the Midwest Region which was created in 1963, their Igbo identity remained significant. The Eastern Region was largely Igbo-dominated, and joining it would align them…

ByChukaSeptember 25, 20240Comments

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 the Anioma region. The Anioma people, also known as Western Igbos, occupy over 10 LGAs. Some of the LGAs with significant Igbo-speaking populations include: - Oshimili North -…

ByChukaSeptember 23, 20240Comments

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