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Where Is The Origin Of The "Nsibidi" Form Of Writing? by OrlandoOwoh(m): 10:53pm On Jul 24, 2014 |
I've always known it to be present-day Cross River State. There are claims in some quarters that it is the South East among Igbo people. Reasonable contributions are welcomed. 1 Like |
Re: Where Is The Origin Of The "Nsibidi" Form Of Writing? by Decibel: 11:03pm On Jul 24, 2014 |
Emmm 3 Likes
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Re: Where Is The Origin Of The "Nsibidi" Form Of Writing? by Nobody: 11:14pm On Jul 24, 2014 |
South Eastern Nigeria. 1 Like |
Re: Where Is The Origin Of The "Nsibidi" Form Of Writing? by ChinenyeN(m): 1:42am On Jul 25, 2014 |
Nsibidi is only one among a number of precolonial, indigenous writing systems of Southeast Nigeria. The actual origin of the Nsibidi writing system remains unknown. This comes as no surprise, seeing that Nsibidi is/was the product of secret societies and is/was heavily associated with secret and magical rituals. Europeans first discovered the script in 1905 among Igbo-speaking people. However, the use of Nsibidi and its associated secret societies was also widespread in what is now known as Cross Rivers state. Though the actual origin of Nsibidi is unknown, common consensus links the writing system to what is now the Cross Rivers geographical region. Some historians even take it further and assert that the Ekoi people (the Ejagham) are the ones responsible for the early development of the Nsibidi script. Notwithstanding the Ekoi assertion, the Cross River theory has credence. Going by oral tradition from various communities within Southeast Nigeria, the diffusion pattern of the Nsibidi-associated secret societies is apparently traceable to the Cross Rivers region. Whether or not it is Ekoi specifically is not conclusive (at least, insomuch as I have been able to find out). 11 Likes |
Re: Where Is The Origin Of The "Nsibidi" Form Of Writing? by true2god: 4:12am On Jul 25, 2014 |
When I was a boy I can remember seeing this writings on the walls of my maternal grandfather's house but never questioned him of the meanings and how he came about it. This writings\code is a singular treasure the Igbos\efik had lost due to colonialism\christianity. Modern Igbo\efik children do not know anything about 'nsibidi'. I think it's time our so called 'intellectuals' wake up and trace the few remaining elders in the village (especially those in present day enugu, crossriver and ebonyi state where some traces of nsibidi codes could be found) and learn the writing codes and its meanings. Blackman always destroying its culture and legacy! 16 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Where Is The Origin Of The "Nsibidi" Form Of Writing? by HooxJnr(m): 4:36am On Jul 25, 2014 |
One question for the @op, I have never heard of nsibi writing before. A picture will help. Am here to learn. No offence intended please. Thanks 16 Likes |
Re: Where Is The Origin Of The "Nsibidi" Form Of Writing? by Sagytarius(m): 4:43am On Jul 25, 2014 |
What is Nsidibi? 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Where Is The Origin Of The "Nsibidi" Form Of Writing? by JideTheBlogger(m): 5:53am On Jul 25, 2014 |
Sagytarius: What is Nsidibi? I tire oo 3 Likes |
Re: Where Is The Origin Of The "Nsibidi" Form Of Writing? by nexstorm(m): 5:53am On Jul 25, 2014 |
We never kept dates and record of events, research and all transferable knowledge .that's Black Man for you. But what saddens me is the idea of throwing away our own works and understanding For another mans knowledge instead of merging it.. Now we have a problem of doing it our own way and we are finding it difficult.. And about the Topic, it was a writing system for a particular set of people who would be refered to as cult.cos they agreed to the same thing.But I think it wasn't generally accepted..*pls note, its my opinion* |
Re: Where Is The Origin Of The "Nsibidi" Form Of Writing? by kingzjay(m): 5:54am On Jul 25, 2014 |
This form of writing originates from the Efiks (In the present day Cross River State) and some parts of Akwa Ibom State. Its a special kind of writing system used by the Ekpe Community (A unique/colourful masquerade) in communicating between persons who were members of the Ekpe society. Its still in existence till date. 2 Likes |
Re: Where Is The Origin Of The "Nsibidi" Form Of Writing? by englishmart(m): 6:02am On Jul 25, 2014 |
Op, I don't know too. Just ask the person that told you. |
Re: Where Is The Origin Of The "Nsibidi" Form Of Writing? by agamenon(m): 6:12am On Jul 25, 2014 |
Nsibidi writing. Originated. From the ancient. Afara kingdom,and the writing then was mostly used by priest and diviner during communication,and up till now through out those places where the influence of the kingdom reached,their diviners still use it.mark you the writing stretches to most Igbo societies and beyound it up to some west african countries including camerooun. 1 Like |
Re: Where Is The Origin Of The "Nsibidi" Form Of Writing? by zuchyblink(m): 6:20am On Jul 25, 2014 |
Re: Where Is The Origin Of The "Nsibidi" Form Of Writing? by makazona(m): 6:37am On Jul 25, 2014 |
it is associated with the Ibibio tribe who inhabited the then easten part of nigeria. check history books to confirm 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Where Is The Origin Of The "Nsibidi" Form Of Writing? by Empressgifted(f): 6:43am On Jul 25, 2014 |
Can someone pls describe this Nsibidi or post us a picture of it( if it has any). Though that name Nsibidi sounds so much like Abichidi. 2 Likes |
Re: Where Is The Origin Of The "Nsibidi" Form Of Writing? by agamenon(m): 6:44am On Jul 25, 2014 |
Pls audience,let us not politicized this.nsibidi is even used in some Caribbean nations up till Today due to slave trade,that writing has been restricted to native doctors due to westernization of our society's Jamaica ,what they call Dibia ie native doctor and this applies to Haiti,Dominican republic etc, and in igbo. Language it is still called dibia.again be aware that the first slave revolution was lead by an Igbo dibia in haiti by name MR T BOOKMAN and this resulted into granting of independence to Haitti. 3 Likes |
Re: Where Is The Origin Of The "Nsibidi" Form Of Writing? by agamenon(m): 6:59am On Jul 25, 2014 |
OrlandoOwoh: I've always known it to be present-day Cross River State. There are claims in some quarters that it is the South East among Igbo people.pls ask your father about ur origin you part of cross river may.be those part that traces their origin to Igbo people 1 Like |
Re: Where Is The Origin Of The "Nsibidi" Form Of Writing? by OrlandoOwoh(m): 7:05am On Jul 25, 2014 |
Sagytarius: What is Nsidibi?It's a form of writing that was popular among some people. It's enshrouded in secrecy. 1 Like |
Re: Where Is The Origin Of The "Nsibidi" Form Of Writing? by OrlandoOwoh(m): 7:12am On Jul 25, 2014 |
zuchyblink: www.nairaland.com/1827650/igbo-101#24947215Stop this rubbish. We are having an academic discourse, not that with self-inflicted emotions. You're free to make your contribution. |
Re: Where Is The Origin Of The "Nsibidi" Form Of Writing? by Nobody: 7:21am On Jul 25, 2014 |
We learn everyday *listens attentively* |
Re: Where Is The Origin Of The "Nsibidi" Form Of Writing? by BlackPeni5: 7:29am On Jul 25, 2014 |
People claiming other people's history...It's not from Ibo, deal with it. The origin of the word nsibidi is not known. One theory traces the word to the Ekoid languages, where it means "cruel letters", reflecting the harsh laws of the secret societies that hold nsibidi knowledge.[12][13] In Calabar, nsibidi is mostly associated with men's leopard societies such as Ekpe. The leopard societies were a legislative, judicial, and executive power before colonisation, especially among the Efik who exerted much influence over the Cross River.[5 1 Like
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Re: Where Is The Origin Of The "Nsibidi" Form Of Writing? by udemzyudex(m): 7:30am On Jul 25, 2014 |
Just ask my dad now and he says its orginated from Efik(cross river state) it just like the ORO(a cult practise in yoruba). If you have read the book or watch the film MUTANDA you will understand it. They have their own sign/symbol which they use to communicate to each other. Its not orginated from IBO, if you want to find anything cult,witch craft go to cross river thats their foundation... 2 Likes |
Re: Where Is The Origin Of The "Nsibidi" Form Of Writing? by ITbomb(m): 7:32am On Jul 25, 2014 |
The highly placed people and intellectuals belonged to the Ekpo society as the then authority. So it was not surprising when the first missionaries saw the demystification of Ekpo society and all its values as a foothold to capture the hearts of the locals. Displaying a superior lifestyle and equipments (wine and guns inclusive) , they convinced the locals that if they want to be like them, they should send their children to be educated by them. By that singular concession by the then leaders, the next generation was lost to the white men and subsequently the whole culture and values systematically debased by the white men as diabolic and eradicated while they imposed their history and writing on the locals. Not surprising that one of the first group of ethnic group in Nigeria to get 'Written Words' carefully crafted out from the English alphabets was the Efik as that was the best means to displaced the already existing form of writing. Nsibidii, lost forever while we grumble with half knowledge and misinformation (worse than to be uninformed) 3 Likes |
Re: Where Is The Origin Of The "Nsibidi" Form Of Writing? by Feraz(m): 7:36am On Jul 25, 2014 |
I've always wondered where the writings originated from and I'm of the opinion that the Eastern and SE governors should create awareness so that people can research more on it. 2 Likes
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Re: Where Is The Origin Of The "Nsibidi" Form Of Writing? by OrlandoOwoh(m): 7:36am On Jul 25, 2014 |
udemzyudex: Just ask my dad now and he says its orginated from Efik(cross river state) it just like the ORO(a cult practise in yoruba).Is this Mutanda a Nigerian movie? |
Re: Where Is The Origin Of The "Nsibidi" Form Of Writing? by Feraz(m): 7:40am On Jul 25, 2014 |
BlackPeni5: People claiming other people's history...It's not from Ibo, deal with it.I don't think anyone here is claiming anything. 1 Like |
Re: Where Is The Origin Of The "Nsibidi" Form Of Writing? by Nobody: 7:45am On Jul 25, 2014 |
OrlandoOwoh: I've always known it to be present-day Cross River State. There are claims in some quarters that it is the South East among Igbo people.give evidence for your belief. Not guesswork |
Re: Where Is The Origin Of The "Nsibidi" Form Of Writing? by Nobody: 7:46am On Jul 25, 2014 |
Onye wetara orji wetara ndu 6 Likes
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Re: Where Is The Origin Of The "Nsibidi" Form Of Writing? by vitality22(m): 7:51am On Jul 25, 2014 |
kingzjay: This form of writing originates from the Efiks (In the present day Cross River State) and some parts of Akwa Ibom State.Pls educate me more |
Re: Where Is The Origin Of The "Nsibidi" Form Of Writing? by Nobody: 7:57am On Jul 25, 2014 |
OrlandoOwoh: I've always known it to be present-day Cross River State. There are claims in some quarters that it is the South East among Igbo people. Your aim of opening this thread has been defeated by the few responses here especially the first one from Chinenyem.... I know you of all people must have researched this topic very well,knew its Efik connection..then brought it here to see how many Igbos would claim its origin and invention... All you want is....Igbos claim Nsibidi to set them at war with Cross River people..wrong mister...Igbos love Efik,Ibibio etc people and that feeling is very mutual. Alj Haram....your goodmorning to any Igbo man should not be trusted... 9 Likes |
Re: Where Is The Origin Of The "Nsibidi" Form Of Writing? by Nobody: 8:00am On Jul 25, 2014 |
Let us take a look at the aetiology of the word. 'Nshi' in Igbo means 'to write'. 'N'shi go ya' means 'i have written it' in Igbo. Very simple. The op is trying hard to discredit the Origin of Nsibidi as Igbo. Unfortunately he can not find any intellectual/academic product of historians that does not associate it with the Igbo.... 5 Likes |
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