“I have not been able to find out the state or family where I belong. That is why we are appealing to Igbo people and Africans in general to do DNA test so that when the result matches us, we will know we are cousins. “The western media will always try to portray Africans in…… Continue reading Origin: Afro Americans Call For More DNA Tests From Igbos
Category: History
Between Ife, Osun State and Ife, Imo State
We have told you of the pronouncement of prominent Yoruba and Igbo historians that the Igbos were the Aborigines of Ile Ife. Read Also: Between Ogbeonicha, Anioma Delta State and Ogbonicha/Alloma, Kogi State But do you also know that there is a town called Ife in Imo State, Igboland, Nigeria? It is in Ezinihite, Mbaise,…… Continue reading Between Ife, Osun State and Ife, Imo State
Between Ogbeonicha, Anioma, Delta State And Ogbonicha/Alloma Kogi State
Today, we bring you news of Ogbeonicha in Anions, Delta State, and Ogbonicha/Alloma, Kogi State. Igbodefender believes in feeding historians with food for research about Igbos and her neighbours. Why are these two towns named similarly? Is there any historical linkage/where there historical interactions? Read Also: Between Ife, Osun State and Ife Imo State We…… Continue reading Between Ogbeonicha, Anioma, Delta State And Ogbonicha/Alloma Kogi State
Igbo Connections With Central, Southern African Tribes
Igbos are the Proto (first) Bantus. That is why you can hear expressions like Umu Igbo and Ama Zulu. (See the link below). So, let there be understanding between Nigerians and South Africans. The current mistrust should give way to understanding. To further explore Igbo-Southern African ancient connections, you can read this.
Real Immediate Reason Colonialists Deposed Jaja
A Nairalander, OruExpress, has revealed what might be the real reason Jaja of Opobo was dethroned by the British colonial authorities.l Of course, we know resource control was the remote reason. But the immediate reason – the ‘last drop that made the water overflow’, according to OruExpress is Jaja’s attempt to buy British boats. “Do…… Continue reading Real Immediate Reason Colonialists Deposed Jaja