Igbo-Yoruba History: There Is Ile Igbo In My Palace – Ooni Of Ife

The Ooni of Ile Ife has pointed out one reason for Igbos and Yorubas to come together. While speaking on the issue, the paramount ruler who has a keen interest on history stated; We have good evidence to believe that Igbo race has its roots here in Ile-Ife. There is Ile-Igbo here in the palace…… Continue reading Igbo-Yoruba History: There Is Ile Igbo In My Palace – Ooni Of Ife

Igbo Leaders In Lagos Ask Government To Order Release Of Arrested Community Leader

The tension from the recent election has still not settled. Igbo Leaders have called on the Lagos State Government to order the immediate release of the Eze Chinedu Mozie, who was detained by the police after he resisted thugs who prevented him and his people from voting in the just concluded Governorship and House of…… Continue reading Igbo Leaders In Lagos Ask Government To Order Release Of Arrested Community Leader

Big Brother Titans: 2 South African Names That Sound Igbo

In the ongoing Big Brother Titans, 2 South African names stand out for sounding very Igbo. They are Khosi and Mmeli. Khosi sounds like the Igbo name Kaosiso, regularly shortened to just Kosi or K’osi. Mmeli is the Igbo word for victory. Not yet saying there’s a nexus here, but South Africans are a mainly…… Continue reading Big Brother Titans: 2 South African Names That Sound Igbo