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Owerri, Nigeria's Most Bubbling Capital City by spyder880(m): 10:51pm On Jul 28, 2012 |
Have you ever heard the name Ekwem Arugo? He was the first man to settle in the then olden days enclave of what now became Owerri. The people of Owerri gather each year to celebrate this man, on this very spot is the place he slept on his first night before moving deeper inland to set up a home. This place is along Mbaise road, close to the police station around Fire service. Enjoy the festival to honor this great man, the festival is called the Oru Owerri festival, a carnival of sorts. This is a statue made in his honor.
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Re: Owerri, Nigeria's Most Bubbling Capital City by spyder880(m): 10:53pm On Jul 28, 2012 |
more of the festival
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Re: Owerri, Nigeria's Most Bubbling Capital City by spyder880(m): 10:54pm On Jul 28, 2012 |
you must be decked in a traditional outfit to belong here
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Re: Owerri, Nigeria's Most Bubbling Capital City by spyder880(m): 10:56pm On Jul 28, 2012 |
Never seen these type of colorful display of rich tradition
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Re: Owerri, Nigeria's Most Bubbling Capital City by spyder880(m): 10:57pm On Jul 28, 2012 |
women dey share food to visitors
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Re: Owerri, Nigeria's Most Bubbling Capital City by spyder880(m): 10:59pm On Jul 28, 2012 |
canopies everywhere
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Re: Owerri, Nigeria's Most Bubbling Capital City by spyder880(m): 11:00pm On Jul 28, 2012 |
all age grades are represented
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Re: Owerri, Nigeria's Most Bubbling Capital City by spyder880(m): 11:01pm On Jul 28, 2012 |
dignitaries were seated to watch the dances
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Re: Owerri, Nigeria's Most Bubbling Capital City by spyder880(m): 11:01pm On Jul 28, 2012 |
dignitaries
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Re: Owerri, Nigeria's Most Bubbling Capital City by spyder880(m): 11:03pm On Jul 28, 2012 |
the kiddies were not left out
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Re: Owerri, Nigeria's Most Bubbling Capital City by spyder880(m): 11:04pm On Jul 28, 2012 |
as they learn the traditional ways of the Igbo people.
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Re: Owerri, Nigeria's Most Bubbling Capital City by spyder880(m): 11:05pm On Jul 28, 2012 |
and the elders are here in full force.
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Re: Owerri, Nigeria's Most Bubbling Capital City by spyder880(m): 11:06pm On Jul 28, 2012 |
This is the age grade that entertained me with roasted yam and ukpaka mixture, unique taste
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Re: Owerri, Nigeria's Most Bubbling Capital City by spyder880(m): 11:08pm On Jul 28, 2012 |
The ogene boys were doing their stuff
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Re: Owerri, Nigeria's Most Bubbling Capital City by spyder880(m): 11:09pm On Jul 28, 2012 |
the young shall grow, and inherit the ways of their parents
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Re: Owerri, Nigeria's Most Bubbling Capital City by spyder880(m): 11:10pm On Jul 28, 2012 |
we took group pictures also
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Re: Owerri, Nigeria's Most Bubbling Capital City by spyder880(m): 11:11pm On Jul 28, 2012 |
even the cars tie their own wrapper in solidarity
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Re: Owerri, Nigeria's Most Bubbling Capital City by spyder880(m): 11:13pm On Jul 28, 2012 |
and if you try anything funny, the speed with which you will find yourself in the police station go surprise you
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Re: Owerri, Nigeria's Most Bubbling Capital City by spyder880(m): 11:19pm On Jul 28, 2012 |
But, Owerri people, if you think you can bribe me to stay quiet on the state of some roads...... I no gree This road has so annoyed me that I must talk, I had to spend the better part of two hours waiting on a hold up along Okigwe-Owerri road, Akabo to be precise. The spot is, terrible, and the governor is taking so long to fix this road.
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Re: Owerri, Nigeria's Most Bubbling Capital City by spyder880(m): 11:21pm On Jul 28, 2012 |
boys waiting for cars that will be stuck so they can push it out, sparing the driver the agony of coming down into the "pond"
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Re: Owerri, Nigeria's Most Bubbling Capital City by spyder880(m): 11:23pm On Jul 28, 2012 |
prepare for the worst
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Re: Owerri, Nigeria's Most Bubbling Capital City by EkoIle1: 11:24pm On Jul 28, 2012 |
Nice village function and colorful villagers. But den dirty sha. Den no sabi put trash and pure water plastic inside trash bin? Smh |
Re: Owerri, Nigeria's Most Bubbling Capital City by spyder880(m): 11:25pm On Jul 28, 2012 |
more
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Re: Owerri, Nigeria's Most Bubbling Capital City by spyder880(m): 11:27pm On Jul 28, 2012 |
Rochas for president?
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Re: Owerri, Nigeria's Most Bubbling Capital City by ballabriggs: 11:35pm On Jul 28, 2012 |
spyder880: prepare for the worst The biggest problem is that there is no drainage around that area- From Ugwu Orji to Eke Atta. Akabo is precisely where Bethel Nnaemeka Amadi the guy representing Mbaitoli- Ikeduru federal constituency hails from. Wonder what he has done about the situation. |
Re: Owerri, Nigeria's Most Bubbling Capital City by ballabriggs: 11:37pm On Jul 28, 2012 |
spyder880: Never seen these type of colorful display of rich tradition These highlife bands is just why I love Owerri. Forget every other thing, nightlife in Owerri is awesome. |
Re: Owerri, Nigeria's Most Bubbling Capital City by spyder880(m): 11:45pm On Jul 28, 2012 |
More tomorrow, I must catch some hours of sleep, goodnight all. |
Re: Owerri, Nigeria's Most Bubbling Capital City by Afam4eva(m): 1:51am On Jul 29, 2012 |
Subscribing. |
Re: Owerri, Nigeria's Most Bubbling Capital City by Dainfamous: 3:11am On Jul 29, 2012 |
nawaooo i thought all the local govt in IMO state have 1billion given to them by gov rochas what happened... |
Re: Owerri, Nigeria's Most Bubbling Capital City by ACM10: 6:34am On Jul 29, 2012 |
Hmm |
Re: Owerri, Nigeria's Most Bubbling Capital City by OneNaira6: 6:45am On Jul 29, 2012 |
This is more of a cultural event than showcasing the beauty of the city. It should be in the culture section. 1 Like |
Re: Owerri, Nigeria's Most Bubbling Capital City by spyder880(m): 7:05am On Jul 29, 2012 |
One_Naira: This is more of a cultural event than showcasing the beauty of the city. I dont think so, there will still be lots of politically related posts. The culture bit was an introduction to the origins and style of life of the people we want to look into. Besides, those people were bubbling up there, sure |
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