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

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

Cultural Heritage

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

Cultural Heritage

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

Ethnohistory

Aftermath of Aya-Adesuwa: Continuation of The Story of Ubulu-Uku/Bini War

This is the continuation of the story of Ubulu-Uku/Bini. Following their victory over the Ogiugo, the Oba of Benin sought peace with Ubulu-Uku and agreed to the proposed terms. This decision was influenced by the knowledge that the Obi of Ubulu had pledged not to support the Ogiugo. The peace agreement included the exchange of gifts,…

ByIde NzeSeptember 22, 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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The Acculturation of Benin derived titles in Ubulu-Ukwu kingdom

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

Aftermath of Aya-Adesuwa: Continuation of The Story of Ubulu-Uku/Bini War

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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