Category: History

North Carolina’s Igbo Day, Igbo Landing and Gullah/Geechee

It’s nice that the Government of North Carolina decided to come up with an Igbo Day for the US State. The Igbos have long-standing roots in the US states of North and South Carolina, Florida and Georgia. This is exemplified by Gullah/Geechee language, which is spoken by ethnic Afro Americans in the states. You must… Continue reading North Carolina’s Igbo Day, Igbo Landing and Gullah/Geechee

Igbo-Yoruba History: There Is Ile Igbo In My Palace – Ooni Of Ife

The Ooni of Ile Ife has pointed out one reason for Igbos and Yorubas to come together. While speaking on the issue, the paramount ruler who has a keen interest on history stated; We have good evidence to believe that Igbo race has its roots here in Ile-Ife. There is Ile-Igbo here in the palace… Continue reading Igbo-Yoruba History: There Is Ile Igbo In My Palace – Ooni Of Ife

Big Brother Titans: 2 South African Names That Sound Igbo

In the ongoing Big Brother Titans, 2 South African names stand out for sounding very Igbo. They are Khosi and Mmeli. Khosi sounds like the Igbo name Kaosiso, regularly shortened to just Kosi or K’osi. Mmeli is the Igbo word for victory. Not yet saying there’s a nexus here, but South Africans are a mainly… Continue reading Big Brother Titans: 2 South African Names That Sound Igbo

Exploring The Igbo-Ijaw Linkages In Opobo, Bonny & Okrika

We saw this article that had a lot to say about centuries-long Igbo-Ijaw connections in the Kingdoms of Opobo, Bonny and Okrika and thought we should share. We just put up some tasters below to give you a taste of the whole article. The Okrika on the other hand, also have relationship with the Igbo,… Continue reading Exploring The Igbo-Ijaw Linkages In Opobo, Bonny & Okrika