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
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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
Rita Edochie Celebrates Igbo-Igala Ancient Connections
“For me to have come here shows that the Attah Igala is a great man. It shows that he is a respected person. I have come because this is my root. I come from here. I come to reconnect.” – Igbo Nollywood actress Rita Edochie speaks on her Igala roots at the 3rd anniversary of… Continue reading Rita Edochie Celebrates Igbo-Igala Ancient Connections
40 Afro Americans Take Igbo Names
Forty Afro Americans recently adopted Igbo Names. This is after DNA tests showed they have Igbo ancestry. This site has always maintained that most Afro Americans are of Igbo origin. And science is supporting that claim. We say nno (welcome) to the Afro Americans. We wish they read about Equianoism, the Igbo Afro American success… Continue reading 40 Afro Americans Take Igbo Names