king of Aboh on visit to British steam boats Engraving: London, Richard Bentley, 1837.
Aboh, is a crucial town in the elective kingship system of Anioma Igbo, many Igbo communities had their seat of leadership by age or merit.
However, after the demise of the king of Aboh, Obi Ossai, the mantle did not automatically go to…
Obu house in Abiriba. Photo by G.I. Jones 1930s
The Obu serves as the traditional assembly hall for titled elders, where important decisions regarding the community are made. It is a symbol of authority, unity, and cultural identity, deeply rooted in the heritage of the Abiriba people, who are part of the Cross River Igbo group.
The…
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
-…