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Unveiling the Rich Tapestry of Ndi Anioma

The history of ndi Anioma, living on the west of the Lower River Niger, is a fascinating story of cultural resilience and evolution. Some of which originated from migrations as a result of ecological problems around the 10th century A.D., these groups of Igbo-speakers created settlements that would in the future be known as Anioma,…

ByChukwuwike OssaiDecember 12, 20240Comments

Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory Historical Studies

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 Historical Studies

Ezhionum Revolt 1905: A Study of Anioma Pushback to British Colonial Government

Warrior's parade dance, photograph by Northcote Thomas in Anambra Ezhionum community like most Anioma towns turned out to be part of the representation of defiance to colonial oppression from the British government. The people of Ezhionum aggressively stopped the British from appointing warrant chiefs and establishing native courts. The forceful revolt started when James Davidson, deputy district…

ByChukwuwike OssaiOctober 3, 20240Comments

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