Community Away From Home: Living Testament of Igbo Cultural Integration and Yoruba Ancestry

HRM Obi Okafor Ogoh Obi of UkwuNzu Settled in Anioma region of Nigeria, is a historically rich and Unique community called Olokunmi. Seen in places such as Ukwunzu, Ugbodu, and Ubulubu, with Ukwunzu being its headquarters the people of Olokunmi have long caught the attention scholars, historians, and visitors as a result of their distinctiveness in…

ByChukwuwike OssaiNovember 16, 20240Comments

Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory Historical Studies

Egwu-Ota: A Pillar of Tradition in the Political and Social Structure of Ahaba

Ndi Eze Ahaba Egwu-Ota stands out as more than just a dance move in Ahaba, it embodies an important thread in the traditional, political, social, and spiritual institutions Being a royal dance, Egwu-Ota is exclusive solemnly to the Obi and Asagba titleholders; the dance acts as a crucial rite that sharpens the leadership of Ahaba and gives…

ByChukwuwike OssaiOctober 30, 20240Comments

Ethnohistory Historical Studies

Anioma: Gatekeepers of Igboland Against Old defunct Benin Empire

A Monarch in Anioma The Anioma people helped to keep Benin's territorial expansion in check by resisting their wars; this is an important and complex part of Nigeria's southeastern history. The old Benin kingdom experienced one of their most fierce resistance from this Igbo area. The long fights to capture Anioma also influenced Anioma’s political and societal structures,…

ByChukwuwike OssaiOctober 29, 20240Comments

Historical Studies

Elective System of Kingship in Aboh -A dive into Anioma’s Traditional structure of politics

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…

ByChukwuwike OssaiOctober 2, 20240Comments

Indigenous Architecture

Obu house in Abiriba. Photo by G.I. Jones 1930s

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…

ByChukaSeptember 24, 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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Community Away From Home: Living Testament of Igbo Cultural Integration and Yoruba Ancestry

Egwu-Ota: A Pillar of Tradition in the Political and Social Structure of Ahaba

Anioma: Gatekeepers of Igboland Against Old defunct Benin Empire

Elective System of Kingship in Aboh -A dive into Anioma’s Traditional structure of politics

Obu house in Abiriba. Photo by G.I. Jones 1930s

Traditional Chief’s Law Delta State, 2008

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