Amoung The Igbo People of Nigeria

Igbo masquerade ©Lasttribe The Igbo people are a brilliant definition of how variety can foster cultural harmony. The Igbo did not stop being one of Nigeria's most cohesive ethnic groupings, by a common language that brings communities across geographical areas. The Igbo language remains the primary identity marker, signifying the tenacity and continuity of pan-Igbo culture,…

ByChukwuwike OssaiNovember 1, 20240Comments

Ndi Anioma: A Unified Igbo Journey

Anioma Carnival ©OFAAC Anioma Carnival ©OFAAC Ndi Anioma is predominantly the Igbo-speaking group of present-day Delta state, politically, they are grouped to Delta North senatorial district, although, some parts of Edo state like Igbanke and its environs that speak Ika are politically carved into Edo state today but they are part of Anioma, the boundaries of Anioma spans…

ByChukwuwike OssaiNovember 1, 20240Comments

Cultural Heritage

Enuani: Ubulu Clans in Igbo Cultural Area

The Ubulu clans in Igbo cultural area.There's a common origin for all Ubulu towns and communities. The Ubulu people trace they roots to "Ani Ubulu" founded by Ezemu, from Nri who settled around an Ubulu tree. Ubulu clans can be found in Delta, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu & Imo states. List of Ubulu towns & communities: — Ubulu-Ukwu (Delta) —…

ByChukaSeptember 30, 20240Comments

Anthropology and Ethnography

Igboland (Alaigbo): A Regional Breakdown of Ethnic Divisions, Tribes, and Sub-Tribes

"Alaigbo" A classification of ethnic divisions, tribes and sub-tribes. "Alaigbo" A breakdown of Igboland cultural regions, ethnic divisions, tribes and sub-tribes. 1. Cross River Igbo (Aro) - Location: Found primarily in the eastern part of Igboland, close to the Cross River area. - Key areas: Arochukwu, Afikpo, Ahaba, Nguzu-Edda, Ihechiowa, Ohafia, Isuikwuato, Abiriba, Bende, and Isiama - Tribes: - Aro - Edda -…

ByChukaSeptember 26, 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

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 River Niger, and shares its borders with Ogwashi-Uku to the east, Obior to the west, Issele-Uku to the north, and Ubulu-Unor to the south. The town…

ByIde NzeSeptember 14, 20240Comments

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 Adesuwa war between the Ubulu-Uku kingdom and the Bini Empire around 1750. As a result of their loss during the war, the Edo army sued…

ByIde NzeSeptember 14, 20240Comments

A group of Igbo warriors in ancient battle dress at a warrior's funeral. Photo: M. D. W. Jeffreys, 1956.

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 one of these great ancient wars that were fought between the Western Igbo people and the Bini Empire due to proximity and the Bini Empire's…

ByIde NzeSeptember 11, 20240Comments

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Amoung The Igbo People of Nigeria

Ndi Anioma: A Unified Igbo Journey

Enuani: Ubulu Clans in Igbo Cultural Area

Igboland (Alaigbo): A Regional Breakdown of Ethnic Divisions, Tribes, and Sub-Tribes

Traditional Chief’s Law Delta State, 2008

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

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