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
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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 importance of history to culture – Nigerian Government take note
History has not been taught in Nigerian schools for years now! That is a great disservice to the next Nigerian generation. For those who now say that as long as the lions do not have historians; it is the exploit of the hunter that will be celebrated rather than the bravery of the lion. -…… Continue reading The importance of history to culture – Nigerian Government take note
Suggestive Similarities Between The Igbo And Oworo Peoples
The Igbo people have several language similarities with the Oworo people of Kogi State. They share several words in their vocabulary. For instance they share the same word for box (akpati) and corn (oka). INterestingly, the Oworo people say that their progenitor came from a place called Aba. Curiously, their pronunciation of the place is…… Continue reading Suggestive Similarities Between The Igbo And Oworo Peoples