The Royal Drums of Ubulu: How Music Brought People Together

Music has always been essential to people, helping them connect, celebrate, and share stories. In the Igbo culture of southeastern Nigeria, The Royal Drums of Ubulu are more than just instruments. The Uduburu is a collection of drums in the Igbo language meaning unity, tradition, and leadership. It plays a major role in people coming…

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The Sacred Forests of Ubulu Kingdom: Places of Nature and Spiritual Importance

Ubulu Kingdom, situated in Delta State, Nigeria, stands out as one of the kingdoms richly endowed with fascinating culture and very strong attachments to traditions. Among the most unique attractions this place prides itself on are the forests that are considered sacred. These forests are not only beautiful and full…

ByOzi IkoroNovember 15, 20240Comments

The Acculturation of Benin derived titles in Ubulu-Ukwu kingdom

Onishe Ezemu Ubulu-Ukwu Ubulu-Ukwu is a prominent Igbo kingdom in Anioma, with a rich history of interrelationship with her neighboring powers, mostly old Benin kingdom. Some titles in the traditional hierarchy of Ubulu-Ukwu were adapted via their interwoven with Benin, some of which are reflections of exchanges which culturally occurred via warfare , migration, and diplomacy. Although…

ByChukwuwike OssaiOctober 23, 20240Comments

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Five Things That Must Never Happen During the Holy Week of “Ịwu Ubulu”

The Ịwu Festival begins on an "Afọ" market day with the cultural activities that precede the holy week of the festival. The sacred week ends when a cannon shot from the palace breaks the silence. As the saying goes: "Iwu bia na Afọ, naa na-nkwọ" meaning Ịwu begins on Afọ and ends on Nkwọ.…

ByIde NzeOctober 23, 20240Comments

Cultural Heritage Historical Studies

The Role of Ubulu-Ukwu in Early Igbo Revolt to Invasion

Obi Ofulue Okonkwo of Ubulu-Ukwu Ubulu-Ukwu upholds a crucial place in history of ndi Anioma and ndi Igbo in general for its resistance to the Benin invasion in early times, prior the heroic Ekumeku movement. Oba Akengbuda of Benin in the 18th century executed a three-pronged war attack through his most powerful warriors, unfortunately the armies…

ByChukwuwike OssaiOctober 22, 20240Comments

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A Festival of Ribaldry: A Brief History of “Ine Ubulu“

The Ụbụlụ-Ukwu Ine festival is an important event among the people. It takes place on a Wednesday every September, the people say, on the "ninth moon." There are three major festivals in the kingdom: the Ine, the Iwu, and the Iwa-ji (New Yam). How the Ine Festival Began As he said, Dịọkpa…

ByIde NzeOctober 22, 20240Comments

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Iwu-Ubulu: As It Was In The Beginning

The Iwu festival is the most culturally significant event in Ubulu Kingdom's life, steeped deeply in its historical beginnings. It has its origin from two of the early settlers of the village now known as Ubulu-Uku: Ezemu, the great progenitor of the kingdom; and Anugwe, a well-established yam farmer who preferred modesty and peace to…

ByIde NzeOctober 22, 20240Comments

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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

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

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The Royal Drums of Ubulu: How Music Brought People Together

The Sacred Forests of Ubulu Kingdom: Places of Nature and Spiritual Importance

The Acculturation of Benin derived titles in Ubulu-Ukwu kingdom

Five Things That Must Never Happen During the Holy Week of “Ịwu Ubulu”

The Role of Ubulu-Ukwu in Early Igbo Revolt to Invasion

A Festival of Ribaldry: A Brief History of “Ine Ubulu“

Iwu-Ubulu: As It Was In The Beginning

Enuani: Ubulu Clans in Igbo Cultural Area

Enuani: History of Ubulu People and Their Progenitor Ezemu

Descendants of Benin Princes: A small Group of Settlers in Ubulu Land After Aya-Adesuwa

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