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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…
October 23, 20240Comments

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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…
October 22, 20240Comments

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