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  • Rita Edochie Celebrates Igbo-Igala Ancient Connections

    Rita Edochie Celebrates Igbo-Igala Ancient Connections

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    “For me to have come here shows that the Attah Igala is a great man. It shows that he is a respected person. I have come because this is my root. I come from here. I come to reconnect.” – Igbo Nollywood actress Rita Edochie speaks on her Igala roots at the 3rd anniversary of…

  • Benin People Left Eri, Aguleri Before Establishing Ife – Eze Eri

    Benin People Left Eri, Aguleri Before Establishing Ife – Eze Eri

    Eze Chukwuemeka Eri of Eri Community in Aguleri, Anambra state says that Benin people left Eri before establishing Ife. He also stated that the Igbo and Igala races also started from Eri, Aguleri. The traditional ruler made the statement during an interview with Daily Trust. He said; There is the need for us to look…

  • Igala uses the 4 Igbo market days

    I just read that Igalaland uses the 4 native Igbo calendar days of Eke, Oye, Afor and Nkwo which are Eke, Ede, Afor and Ukwor in Igala land.

  • “The Igbos And Igalas Come From The Same Blood Family”

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    I share an article which states clearly that the Igbos and the Igalas are related by blood.   Before I post the article below, I have certain observations to make: Igala is today, a common name among the Igbo In fact, the founder of the Igala ethnic group, who was named Igala himself is said…