Cheta Nwanze Digs Deep Into Onitsha Asaba Anioma Igbo History

In the linked excerpt, Igbo hustory authority Cheta Nwanze delves into history, humbly updating himself and other Igbos with additional historical knowledge. He also reveals a history book he believes every Igbo man must read to know more. Enjoy! https://www.nairaland.com/5823856/anioma-vs-igbo-cheta-nwanze

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

Ooni Of Ife Confirms Eze Chima Obatala Migrated From Ife To Benin To Igbo Land

For years it has been stated by historians that Eze Chima who founded many Igbo kingdoms migrated from Ile Ife to Benin to Igbo Land. Added confirmation to this has come from the Ooni of Ife, who traditionally is a great historian of Ife. Although the Ooni did not mention Eze Chima by name, he…… Continue reading Ooni Of Ife Confirms Eze Chima Obatala Migrated From Ife To Benin To Igbo Land

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 Igbo aboriginal princes…… Continue reading The Connection Between Ancient Benin And The Igbo Aborigines Of Ile Ife

The Oluyare Igbo Roots Of The Ex Wife Of Ooni Of Ife, Wuraola Otiti

First of all, remember that we told you that Eze Chima, who was the founder of many Anioma/Lucumi kingdoms in the Niger Delta was originally an Obatala prince of Ile Ife at the time when Ife’s Igbo Aborigines hadn’t been displaced by Oduduwa’s emergence. We told you that Eze China was also titular Prince of…… Continue reading The Oluyare Igbo Roots Of The Ex Wife Of Ooni Of Ife, Wuraola Otiti