Between Egbeada, Imo State and Egbeda, Lagos State

Today, we bring you news of two locations with almost identical names. One is Egbeda in Lagos State, while the other is Egbeada in Imo State. Egbeda is in today’s Yoruba Land, while Egbeada is in Igbo Land. There are so many examples of similar sounding towns in both the Yoruba South West and the…… Continue reading Between Egbeada, Imo State and Egbeda, Lagos State

About the world-beating Nkpokiti dance troupe

The world-famous Nkpokiti cultural dance group was created in 1959 at Umunze, Anambra State, Igbo Land, Nigeria, by Chief Festus Okoli (AKA Ojimgba). This troupe has continued to thrill audiences with their scintillating dance steps and acrobatic stunts. When the states of Nigeria gathered in Lagos in 1970 to celebrate the end of the Nigerian…… Continue reading About the world-beating Nkpokiti dance troupe

Ooni Of Ife Holds Talks With Ezeani Of Mmaku On Improving Igbo-Yoruba Ties

Ooni of Ife has hosted the Ezeani of Mmaku in his palace. The meeting was filled with royal pomp and pageantry. Both monarchs had a lot to say about the improved relationship between Igbos and Yorubas. Meetings like this will go a long way to improve Igbo-Yoruba relations. Remember that the Ooni recently cited the…… Continue reading Ooni Of Ife Holds Talks With Ezeani Of Mmaku On Improving Igbo-Yoruba Ties