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Udode (f)
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hey everyone I am new in this community, and i am really interested in igbo culture. My boyfriend is igbo and i would like to know more about his origins. What can you tell me more about igbos? what do i need to know? 
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Ezinwannem
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why don't u google it or ask him to tell you
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Udode (f)
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i googled everything, and what i found is nairaland, so why not ask here? i find it very interesting to hear from real people rather than to find out in books,
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origina9ja (f)
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most igboz like money 
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Udode (f)
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really :-) what a surprise ;-) Its funny, i was thinkin about it - ego means money right, in igbo. but all over the world ego is referred to the latin word of ego meaning me or oneself, it made me laugh, that if you don't understant igbo and they say ego, everyone else would think they talk about themselves, while they are talking about money, it is somehow simbolic for the meaning money has :-) but this is just playing around with words! 
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Ezinwannem
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Igbos like money like anyother ethnic group in Nigeria but Igbos are hardworking people so they don't really just sit and wait to eat Govt. Money, lol, You can read about my hometown on www.imoonline.org/nnennyIgbos are located in the Southeastern part of the nation, more 2 come
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origina9ja (f)
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Igbos like money like anyother ethnic group in Nigeria but Igbos are hardworking people so they don't really just sit and wait to eat Govt. Money, lol, You can read about my hometown on www.imoonline.org/nnennyIgbos are located in the Southeastern part of the nation, more 2 come i feel like say u dey lecture  interestin
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Ezinwannem
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lol, that is what it might boil down to, na learning process because who knows , 
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origina9ja (f)
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kk then like the lecture more interestin fact bout igbozooo 
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Udode (f)
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Thank's guys. It was very interesting to read all thesse posts! I have just ordered the book: Things fall apart, i think it is part of igbo culture to know about this story  i hope it will give me a bit of an insight !!
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origina9ja (f)
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hum dnt kno if diis iz true  what happen if person husband die because der bare sterotypin on ma head lol 
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romeo (m)
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hum dnt kno if diis iz true  what happen if person husband die because der bare sterotypin on ma head lol  What kind of kindergarten style gibberish is this? are you 16 years? Do your hair properly next time you want to take a picture  . @post Ask your boyfriend and get the facts you want from him
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romeo (m)
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Ohh i just saw your age, 17 years!! No wonder . I was close enough, concentrate more on your books and leave stereotyping and tribalism out of your little brain, it will do you more good.
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origina9ja (f)
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se me see problemoooo people this dayz no fit mind dere bussiness abi if i ask waitin i kno kno na this kind u go fit answer of course i'm askin betta people whatever jst pissoff and dnt reply 2 any of ma post if na ur papa get nairaland u go explain
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origina9ja (f)
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hehe  i dey laugh because u don make bigtyme mistake as u comment my hair i even think say u fine small wonder no go end u comment like say u and usher dey do compettion of looks i kno no say even monkey betta pass u o0 girl abi boy whatever ur gender is toothpaste don finish 4 ur area so spain money no show 4 ya body sorrrrri about ur own pic
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origina9ja (f)
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the twol above comment re 4 romeo by the way next tyme u go mind ur area
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romeo (m)
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se me see problemoooo people this dayz no fit mind dere bussiness abi if i ask waitin i kno kno na this kind u go fit answer of course i'm askin betta people whatever jst pissoff and dnt reply 2 any of ma post if na your papa get nairaland u go explain
hehe  i dey laugh because u don make bigtyme mistake as u comment my hair i even think say u fine small wonder no go end u comment like say u and usher dey do compettion of looks i kno no say even monkey betta pass u o0 girl abi boy whatever your gender is toothpaste don finish 4 your area so spain money no show 4 ya body sorrrrri about your own pic the twol above comment re 4 romeo by the way next tyme u go mind your area
Hhahahhahahaha Ohh Gawd!! Did i sting you? but do me a favour and pull down that picture  The person paying your school fees must be ashamed of you. At age 17 you don't know how to write! Usher is not a handsome man between!!
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doncaster (m)
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most igboz like money  Yap thats why you like buying from primark. Don't worry the era of cheap clothing will soon be over.
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origina9ja (f)
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@romeo boy u get mirro 4 yard i think u should get 1 before commenting on other people pic
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Udode (f)
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Guys!!! Looks like we have changed the theme, right???
Its very amusing to read your posts, but in my opinion this has nothing to do with the original question: what do i need to know about igbos, or does it?!?
R u trying to tell me sth :-O)
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Hero (m)
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They and the Hausa are the best looking Nigerians. The majority of African-Americans are of majority Igbo descent. Alot of them love to talk about money. They are bullied around in Nigeria. Most Nigerian 419ers are Igbo. They're descendant of the original Israelites, which is odd because alot of other African refer to them as the Jews of African in a rather negative way, referencing to many of their supposed shifty acumen mannerisms in which are often made reference to with the Jews of today. They are known for being rather athletic, stylish, and sly talking. Humm, they are know for being fair skinned and able to blend in well to an adopted society, and able to play sports well. They're presence is highly recognized within early African-American, Haitian, Cuban and Bahamian history. The Hausa and Yoruba tried to mass murder them in an genocidal attempt to force them to stay part of Nigeria; nearly 2 Million Igbo men, women and children were slaughtered in that effort. The Hausa and other radical Islamic northern Nigerian groups, still to this day, attempt to kill off Igbo every chance they get. Lots of Igbo back in Nigeria still believe in radical juju spiritual foolishness, like ritual killings and crap. They are the most educated of Nigerians on average. If you need more info, I have some for you, just ask. 
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Udode (f)
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Hey Hero!
Thanks for all this information :-)
Its good that i have some kind of knowledge, you know for me 419 as well as juju did not have any meaning, but by now i have an idea of those things! By the way, do you have any tale about juju you can tell me about? Sth you have heard that has happened, or even sth you have experienced yourself?
Would you say that Housa and Yoruba for the most part don't get along with igbos?
You are right about the good looks :-) i totally agree :-)
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