odumchi: Even though the standardized way of saying 'no' in Igbo is 'mba', I think the people that originally say 'mba' are in the minority. Northern Abia and parts of Ebonyi say 'odighi'; southern Abia (Ngwa and etc) say 'uh-uh'; the Urata peoples in Imo say 'oh-lo'; parts of Enugu and Anambra say 'wawa'; and parts of Delta and Anambra say 'mba'. I dont know how Rivers groups say 'no' but I think the universal way to say 'no' in Igbo would be 'eh-eh' (accompanied with the shaking of the head).

odumchi: Even though the standardized way of saying 'no' in Igbo is 'mba', I think the people that originally say 'mba' are in the minority. Northern Abia and parts of Ebonyi say 'odighi'; southern Abia (Ngwa and etc) say 'uh-uh'; the Urata peoples in Imo say 'oh-lo'; parts of Enugu and Anambra say 'wawa'; and parts of Delta and Anambra say 'mba'. I dont know how Rivers groups say 'no' but I think the universal way to say 'no' in Igbo would be 'eh-eh' (accompanied with the shaking of the head).

bigfrancis21:

By and large, 'mba' was selected from an Anambra dialect and made part of central Igbo.

Gboliwe:
northern Abia, Bende where I come from, we say 'AA' thats double A for no. Lol. Single A for yes

bigfrancis21:

By and large, 'mba' was selected from an Anambra dialect and made part of central Igbo.

odumchi: Even though the standardized way of saying 'no' in Igbo is 'mba', I think the people that originally say 'mba' are in the minority. Northern Abia and parts of Ebonyi say 'odighi'; southern Abia (Ngwa and etc) say 'uh-uh'; the Urata peoples in Imo say 'oh-lo'; parts of Enugu and Anambra say 'wawa'; and parts of Delta and Anambra say 'mba'. I dont know how Rivers groups say 'no' but I think the universal way to say 'no' in Igbo would be 'eh-eh' (accompanied with the shaking of the head).

ShyMX1:


Effiong was Ojukwu's deputy in the Eastern region before there was a Biafra(if what I read is right) and he continued in that position after Ojukwu declared Biafra... However, that doesn't mean Akwa Ibomites supported Igbos... Heck, some of the biggest atrocities committed by Biafran soldiers were against them... You can go read about what transpired at Ikot Ekpene during the war and what Biafran soldiers did to them...

There was no camaraderie in the Eastern region... Zik turned the whole place to Igbo-ville and all the other minority groups were marginalised.... Perhaps, that was the reason why they all rose up against Igbos when the opportunity presented itself...

The Western region was balkanised and turned into an all Yoruba region, by cutting out their Edo and Itshekiri cousins.... If you think the Western region wasn't balkanised - then you have to accept that the Eastern region wasn't balkanised as well because those places that were cut from the Eastern region are/were occupied by other ethnic groups and not Igbos...

NRIPRIEST:
Here I come; I'm very pleased to know that you have realized that Aro culture doesn't represent the greater Igbo culture. We all agree that Aro culture was relativelly new because they migrated from northern Imo and are settlers to where they presently occupy now,so,when you wanna discuss Igbo culture I suggest you start with the most authentic Igbo culture(Nri) to avoid backlash. It is both mischievous and misleading to discuss Igbo culture and start with Aro of 18century. The culture of the Igbo doesn't start with Aro Okigbo. There was Eri/Nri,Isu and others that predates Aro. Its ok to be proud,promote and glorify your culture but you mustn't neglet the culture with which Igbo people drew their identity from. Hey,I love the Aro regallia but the record must be set straight. An Igbo proverb says "ahaba oke ebido na isi..meaning; The eldest pick firstly,when the father's properties are divided. Nri bu isi Igbo! And this must be respected!

A few good titles on the history were mentioned in the thread below:

https://www.nairaland.com/2427205/what-igbo-history-book-closest#35524735

On the culture and the religion, I can only mention the ones I've read and liked (which aren't much).

The Igbo of Southeast Nigeria (Case Studies in Cultural Anthropology) by Victor C. Uchendu is a good easy read. Small volume, too (about a hundred pages or so).

Igbo Philosophy by T. Uzodinma Nwala is a more complex work. A good book, in my own opinion.

There has to be a lot more I don't know of.
If you can read Igbo, you should also check out these great Secondary School texts:

Odinala Ndi Igbo by Tony Ubesie

Omenala Ndi Igbo by J. U. T. Nzeako

Omenala Igbo: The Book of Igbo Customs by F. C. Ogbalu

(Oh, there was a collection of essays prepared in honour of F. C. Ogbalu. It is called The Study of Igbo Culture: Essays in Honour of F. C. Ogbalu and it is by Rems Umeasiegbu. Haven't read it though, but I know Umeasiegbu to be quite knowledgeable. Plus the book is short and would make for a quick read.)