Welcome, Guest: Register On Nairaland / LOGIN! / Trending / Recent / NewStats: 3,195,099 members, 7,957,105 topics. Date: Tuesday, 24 September 2024 at 07:12 AM |
Nairaland Forum / Nairaland / General / Culture / Amala And Ilasa Attribute To The Predominance Of Twins In Igbo-ora Town (1186 Views)
Alaafin Of Oyo Shows Off His Sets Of Twins As They Clock 3 Months / Alaafin Of Oyo To Hold The Naming Ceremony Of His Two Set Of Twins On Same Day / Photos: Killing Of Twins In Fct (Gwagwaladagist.com) (2) (3) (4)
(1) (Reply)
Amala And Ilasa Attribute To The Predominance Of Twins In Igbo-ora Town by Nairadean(m): 12:46pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
So amazing it is to know that there is a place in Nigeria where exists the largest population of twins in the world. This place is Igbo-ora , small village in Oyo State, south- west Nigeria, more twins are born in Igbo-Ora than anywhere else on earth and that there are just few households who do not have at least one set of twins in their family. This has also been shown by birth statistics which stated that there are 158 twins per 1,000 births in Igbo-Ora, while in Europe there are five twins per 1,000 births. The village of Igbo-Ora has become popular all over the world for this interesting occurrence. The people of Igbo-Ora attribute the predominance of twins in their land to their indigenous Àmàlà and Ìlasà meal. Àmàlà is a popular morsel meal made from yam powder and is popular within the SW region of Nigeria, while Ìlasà is a special okro soup indigenous to Igbo-ora community. According to medical director of the local Olugbon Hospital, Rasak Tijani, the delivery of twins in the local community hospital is a routine procedure. He also explains that, although people in other local government areas in the area eat the same food as they do and have the same culture and practice, yet the rate of twinning is different. However, consultant gynaecologist Donald Imosemi at Nigeria’s biggest medical institution, Lagos university teaching hospital, believes that food may indeed play a part. Extensive studies on multiple births have been conducted, showing that yams contain the chemical gonadotrophins, which helps women produce multiple eggs. However, one of the local residents said that it was difficult to raise his twins because they need twice as much attention. “You’re now faced with providing two things for two people. So definitely you’re going to spend so much for the two of them. Nevertheless, Head Chief Adeyemi believes that twins should be worshipped. He believes that it is a sort of honour to be called “Baba or Iya Ibeji” (Father or mother of twins) “because they are a special breed from God.” Although the people of Igbo-Ora are very proud of their heritage and are very welcoming to visitors, however, they complain of low tourist visitation to their community to celebrate their twin children. sources: http://naijatreks.com/2013/10/visit-igboora-twins/ http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/2253845.stm http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/people/highlights/010607_twins.shtml |
Re: Amala And Ilasa Attribute To The Predominance Of Twins In Igbo-ora Town by Nobody: 12:46pm On Sep 26, 2015 |
Re: Amala And Ilasa Attribute To The Predominance Of Twins In Igbo-ora Town by amor4ce(m): 8:34am On Sep 27, 2015 |
I strongly suspect its traceable to one or some genes. Perhaps this article "[url=]Do Yorubas Have an Origin Different from Other Africans[/url]" by Seun Ayoade has the clue. |
(1) (Reply)
Oba Jimoh Of Osogbo Restored As Ataoja By The Court Of Appeal Akure / Photos : OPC Leader, Gani Adams Visits Alaafin Of Oyo / Is Using Igbo Wooden Flute (oja) In Traditional Gospel Music Demonic? (video)
(Go Up)
Sections: politics (1) business autos (1) jobs (1) career education (1) romance computers phones travel sports fashion health religion celebs tv-movies music-radio literature webmasters programming techmarket Links: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) Nairaland - Copyright © 2005 - 2024 Oluwaseun Osewa. All rights reserved. See How To Advertise. 15 |