The evolution of language is amazing. Despite the fact that "Osebuluwa" or "ose/osa/olisa/oliseh" is not as popular as it used to be (in terms of speech use), it can still be found in the dialects of certain groups. For example if you see the Onicha people, who I believe don't say "Chukwu", you'll notice how sound their dialect is. Onicha was originally the dialect in which Christian books, prayers, and etc were printed in, making it a widely read dialect.

When I observe people praying in Igbo (I mean mouthing of formal prayers), I often notice that they speak Onicha dialect and often use "Osebuluwa" instead of "Chukwu", despite the fact that Chukwu is central Igbo. So in short, religion has had a hand in the dialectal scheme.

Evolution of language isn't even the right word for it; loss of speech is. This topic gets me upset.

ChinenyeN:

Evolution of language isn't even the right word for it; loss of speech is. This topic gets me upset.

Why?

Because I witness it right before my eyes. Thankfully, people have wised up and have decided to take proper courses of action, and rightfully so, if I should say so myself.

wesley80:

Onye isi ekete how does 'mbene ni' translate to 'how are you'? So what does 'dele odi' as Ukwuani's speak or 'kalri ele odi' as Aboh/Ndoni people speak mean? Mbene ni simply means 'I thank you all'
If its to make dumb and silly assertions you go sabi, speak your own language you dey zuzu.

@Topic,
Brb.

You can take the ukwuani language and shove it. I'm Igbo before anything and dont give 2 craps abt your superior/inferior complex towards other Igbos. When self hating Igbos like yourself accept reality,COMPLETELY then we will be better off and get our Anioma state. although im aware of your opposition to anioma state. Keep it up. Never take me as a brother because I'm Ukwuani as long as you dont see other Igbos as brothers it is F U. Remember I said that. Ngwa nu nu.

Chyz*:

I'm Igbo before anything

lol I wonder how many people actually think like this. . . or should I say, I wonder how pervasive this thought pattern is.

ChinenyeN:

lol I wonder how many people actually think like this. . . or should I say, I wonder how pervasive this thought pattern is.

Doesn't really matter. As long as you, him, me are in this nigeria we are Igbo before anything. Nothing like clan nonsense when we are all suffering d same . . . Now when out of nigeria then maybe. . .

Chyz*:

Doesn't really matter. As long as you, him, me are in this nigeria we are Igbo before anything. Nothing like clan nonsense when we are all suffering d same . . . Now when out of nigeria then maybe. . .

ii tu i ji d'aka

Anyway, this is a topic for speech, and not about Nigeria or any kind of "Igbo before anything" discussion. So, in commencing with such, I have updated the list.

Updated List

Aro
Isinweke
Ugbo
Onicha
Abiriba
Owere
Item
Agbor
Nsuka
Nkanu
Ikwere
Riverine/Ukwuani/Oguta/Oru
Idemili
Elai
Isiala Mbano
Ohafia
Ututu
Awka
Aboh ni Ndoni

Any more representatives?

The only name i knw that  refered to as GOD is chukwu and obasi in some dialect mostly in enugu. Other mame like olisebuluwa which means the force that is carrying and sustaining the universe. Igwe means the most high. And others are praise name 4 chukwu or chi-ukwu  the great CHI GOD

Obiagu1:

LMAO @ the boldface.


Sorrowful cry has gone in Igbo should have a prefix after "ana" to have exactly the same meaning as "has gone" if I'm correct.

Ekwa alili ana (*). In Anambra it is "Akwa alili anago".

In Anambra, Oliseh Osobulue is Olisabuluwa (I don't know the origin though, probably from Onitcha)

I don't know for other parts of anambra,but in Ogidi-idemili you don't necessary have to say 'anago', ana can still be used,infact we have a way of shortening words here,for example,chukwuma becomes chuma,akwukwo becomes aakwo,etc.

dialect di na ana igbo ogwuchago nu biko.

Okaforo. Anyi avula Igbanke? Mo'kwan Ekpeye. Enuani kwan?

I take it we have no more representatives.

every dialect of IGBO has not been represented!
And whats the rush if I may ask ?

No rush. Just disappointed at the lack of activity and the lack of diverse input.

Ihechiowa

Updated (Finally)

Aro
Isinweke
Ugbo
Onicha
Abiriba
Owere
Item
Agbor
Nsuka
Nkanu
Ikwere
Riverine/Ukwuani/Oguta/Oru
Idemili
Elai
Isiala Mbano
Ohafia
Ututu
Awka
Aboh ni Ndoni
Ihechiowa**

**I'm guessing these people are from the old Bende zone, probably neighboring Item, Igbere, Elai or any other communities within that local.

Yeah you're close however they're in Arochukwu LGA. The dialects of Aro, Ihe, Ututu and others in that zone are very similar.

Here's Arondizuogu dialect notice how it doesn't resemble Arochukwu.

How are you
Ele otu idi?

Do you want to eat now?
Ichowala irli nni ha?

What's your name?
K'eten aha gi?

Oh ok.

Updated List

Aro
Isinweke
Ugbo
Onicha
Abiriba
Owere
Item
Agbor
Nsuka
Nkanu
Ikwere
Riverine/Ukwuani/Oguta/Oru
Idemili
Elai
Isiala Mbano
Ohafia
Ututu
Awka
Aboh ni Ndoni
Ihechiowa
Arondizuogu

Bookmarked!

suprised that no mbaise person has contributed here

Mbaise

Hello- Olieh?

How are you- Ndi otu i di?

Do you want to eat- I choro iri nri?


What is your name- Giri wu aha gi

Olukumi Ukunzu, Ugbodu and Uberubu delta state

Bawo ni ? - how are you

ta ni yen - who is that

^^^^

Let me add some more.
Olukumi

Kini oruko e?: what is your name?
Oni : Today
Ola: Tomorrow
Banana: Ogede
Dog: Aja

Alj_Harem, Jason; No one said anything about writing Yoruba. Your posts are not welcomed here.

Updated List

Aro
Isinweke
Ugbo
Onicha
Abiriba
Owere
Item
Agbor
Nsuka
Nkanu
Ikwere
Riverine/Ukwuani/Oguta/Oru
Idemili
Elai
Isiala Mbano
Ohafia
Ututu
Awka
Aboh ni Ndoni
Ihechiowa
Arondizuogu
Mbaise

ChinenyeN:

Alj_Harem, Jason; No one said anything about writing Yoruba. Your posts are not welcomed here.

That is Olukumi and according to Chyz, they are Igbos. Hence, its inclusion.

Olukumi

Ayo: Joy
Ola: Wealth
Ekaro: Good morning

I'll repeat, no one said anything about writing Yoruba. If you have some kind of discourse or issue with Chyz or any others, then continue it in whatever Olokumi thread you all were discussing in. Don't bring that s.hit here. It isn't welcome.

ChinenyeN:

I'll repeat, no one said anything about writing Yoruba. If you have some kind of discourse or issue with Chyz or any others, then continue it in whatever Olokumi thread you all were discussing in. Don't bring that s.hit here. It isn't welcome.

I will leave the thread. Was just trying to show chyz how ridiculous the claim is.
My bad.

Idenmili/Umuoji dialect.
Inyo gwee=are you back?
I natago=are you back?
I batago=are you back?
Nlecha =flaunt
ngala=pride

NRI PRIEST:

Idenmili/Umuoji dialect.
Inyo gwee=are you back?
I natago=are you back?
I batago=are you back?
Nlecha =flaunt
ngala=pride

Mbano:

Ighalalole= are you back
Nganga, inyanga= pride