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Re: Ojukwu (Dim Chukwuemeka Odimegwu) Is Dead by ono(m): 10:17pm On Dec 04, 2011 |
^^^ You sure aren't from this shores then. . . I'm not Igbo. . . . sorry, I can't answer your question. Let someone of the Igbo extraction do that. . . . .in a minute. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RIP Ojukwu. |
Re: Ojukwu (Dim Chukwuemeka Odimegwu) Is Dead by Onlytruth(m): 11:23pm On Dec 04, 2011 |
Pifa: "Ikemba" is standard Igbo which literally translates to "the power or might or strength of a nation". However, being a title given to him by the Igwe of Nnewi (Igwe Orizu III), it means much more than that literal definition. If I attempt to define it, I would say it translates to "the mystical power by which a nation defends itself or fights a war". For you to understand the title of "Dim", you have to understand Nnewi culture, but it translates roughly to "a tested warrior". It is an "ozo" title. Nnewi is made up of 4 parts : Otolo, Uruagu, Umudim and Nnewi-ichi ( in order of seniority, each of which is big enough to be town of its own). Ojukwu is from Umudim. You find that same title bearing different names in different Nnewi quarters. In Otolo it is "Dala"; in Uruagu and Nnewi-ichi, I believe it is "Dunu"; in Umudim, it is "Dim". Only FEW warriors are given that class of title. I believe Ojukwu is the only Dim I know in Nnewi. It is not a title you can buy with money. Elaborate rituals are performed before the title is conferred. Though I am from Otolo, I am not old enough to know more, lol I have not seen anyone bearing the title of "Dala" (Otolo) or "Dunu" (Uruagu, Nnewi-ichi) either. So, in essence, Ojukwu was the only one in Nnewi with that class of title. I would wait till older Nnewi folks show up to correct me. |
Re: Ojukwu (Dim Chukwuemeka Odimegwu) Is Dead by Pifa: 2:05am On Dec 05, 2011 |
@Onlytruth, Thanks for taking the time to explain in detail Mr. Ojukwu’s titles. I now have a better understanding of what “Ikemba” and “Dim” mean. Thanks again. |
Re: Ojukwu (Dim Chukwuemeka Odimegwu) Is Dead by otitisteve: 12:45pm On Dec 05, 2011 |
rest in peace , such a great man , |
Re: Ojukwu (Dim Chukwuemeka Odimegwu) Is Dead by ak47mann(m): 6:30pm On Dec 05, 2011 |
THE MAKER OF HISTORY. |
Re: Ojukwu (Dim Chukwuemeka Odimegwu) Is Dead by ono(m): 7:11am On Dec 06, 2011 |
Onlytruth: Thank you and well done. I have learnt something new about the Igbos again. |
Re: Ojukwu (Dim Chukwuemeka Odimegwu) Is Dead by noiseless: 12:48pm On Dec 17, 2011 |
May those that misunderstood you, one day learn. Sleep well the selfless one. |
Re: Ojukwu (Dim Chukwuemeka Odimegwu) Is Dead by kingneo: 2:49am On Feb 01, 2012 |
go to www.neogenerationnigeria.org to make ur voice count, its time for the new generation to take control of their future/ listen to live naija music |
Re: Ojukwu (Dim Chukwuemeka Odimegwu) Is Dead by Ebukapaul1(m): 6:40pm On Apr 24, 2012 |
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Re: Ojukwu (Dim Chukwuemeka Odimegwu) Is Dead by omonnakoda: 8:10pm On Sep 15, 2013 |
was he aware of FFK ? Is that why he committed suicide |
Re: Ojukwu (Dim Chukwuemeka Odimegwu) Is Dead by geeez: 8:14pm On Sep 15, 2013 |
omonnakoda: was he aware of FFK ? Is that why he committed suicide Did he have the liver to take his own life after dressing up like a woman and fleeing in the face of death? |
Re: Ojukwu (Dim Chukwuemeka Odimegwu) Is Dead by lepasharon(f): 9:00am On Dec 26, 2013 |
did jonathan really sleep with bianca? ? |
Re: Ojukwu (Dim Chukwuemeka Odimegwu) Is Dead by Nobody: 12:47pm On May 17, 2015 |
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