In an upcoming documentary, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, is scheduled to speak more about the Igbo connection to Ife, and with other Niger-Benue ethnicities. See a preview here.
Category: History
The Odiani Igbos, The Indigenous Custodians Of Lucumi Language
Today, we remember the blessed Odiani sub ethnic group of the Igbos. They occupy a part of Oshimmili Local Government Area, deep in Igbo Land. The Odiani people are the only indigenous speakers of Lucumi language in Africa. They share the language with Lucumi Afro American speakers in Cuba, Brazil and other South American countries.…… Continue reading The Odiani Igbos, The Indigenous Custodians Of Lucumi Language
Between Igbodu And Ugbodu
Igbodu Igbodu (Igbo Odu) means sacred grove where problems are solved under Ifa traditional practice in Ile Ife. The origin of the term is connected with Orunmila, the legendary Igbo Aboriginal priest of Ifa which was practiced widely in Ile Ife, his home town. According to legend, Orunmila married an extraordinary woman called Odu and…… Continue reading Between Igbodu And Ugbodu
Aro Confederacy Had Deep Links In Cameroon, Equatorially Guinea
The Aro Confederacy was quite extensive. It had trade links with Niger Delta kingdoms like Opobo and Bonny. It also had deep contacts that reached into Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea. Do you know more about the history of Aro? Please tell us in the comments.
Ooni of Ife Lists The 4 Igbo Sub Ethnic Clans, Says Olugbo Kingdom An Igbo Clan
The Ooni of Ife, HRM Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, has listed “4 sets of Igbo sub ethnic groups on Yoruba Land”. In a recent meeting with the Lagos Branch President of the Igbo sociocultural Group Ohaneze Ndigbo Chief Solomon Ogbonna, the Ooni disclosed that the Igbo have 4 categories, namely… Igbo Ile, Igbo Oko, the Iwinrin…… Continue reading Ooni of Ife Lists The 4 Igbo Sub Ethnic Clans, Says Olugbo Kingdom An Igbo Clan