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.
Tag: culture
King Making (Ichi Eze) In Igbo Land
Cool Sunday, folks. I saw this amazing forum discussion about king making in Igbo Land, and decided to share with you. It also has some colourful photos depicting this aspect if Igbo culture. Enjoy!
Okorocha’s Call For Scrapping Of Eze Ndigbo Titles Ignites Fierce Debate
Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State has called for the scrapping of Eze Ndigbo titles all over Nigeria. The call has led to furious debate. Those in support of Okorocha’s call say the practice of having Eze Ndigbo (king of the Igbos) titles in every ‘nook and cranny’ should be stopped.
Igbodefender.com Dubs Ooni Of Ife SPEAKER OF ANCIENT TRUTHS, Hails Olori Naomi
Igbodefender.com, Voice of the Igbo Nations Worldwide herein felicitates with the Ooni of Ife, the Speaker Of Ancient Truths and Custodian of the World Famous Aje (Wealth) Festival, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, over the upcoming birthday of his amiable wife, Olori Naomi Ogunwusi. We look forward…
The Connection Between Ancient Benin And The Igbo Aborigines Of Ile Ife
Ancient Benin (Igodomigodo) had a stage when they asked the Obatala the Oba Igbo and Osere Igbo of Uhe (ancient name for Ile Ife, which was then ruled by its Igbo Aborigines) to send rulers to them. Uhe accepted the offer. Many of the rulers (Ogiso) of Igodomigodo, starting from Obagodo, were