Welcome, Guest: Register On Nairaland / LOGIN! / Trending / Recent / New
Stats: 3,153,192 members, 7,818,629 topics. Date: Sunday, 05 May 2024 at 08:12 PM

Meet The Ofoni People Of Bayelsa, The Only Urhobo Tribe In Bayelsa - Culture (2) - Nairaland

Nairaland Forum / Nairaland / General / Culture / Meet The Ofoni People Of Bayelsa, The Only Urhobo Tribe In Bayelsa (44806 Views)

Gorgeous Urhobo Bride From Niger Delta / Some Igbo/yoruba Word Used In Urhobo/Isoko Language / Interesting Facts About The Urhobo People Of Delta State (2) (3) (4)

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (Reply) (Go Down)

Re: Meet The Ofoni People Of Bayelsa, The Only Urhobo Tribe In Bayelsa by Nobody: 1:37pm On May 02, 2015
firstolalekan:
Lazy ass nıggaz

Do you even think before you talk? How many Urhobos have you met? Please keep your hate to yourself.

2 Likes

Re: Meet The Ofoni People Of Bayelsa, The Only Urhobo Tribe In Bayelsa by midasbliss(f): 1:40pm On May 02, 2015
OgagaMic:


lolz, God bless d OP, so happy I av brothers in Bayelsa, Wadoo
grin
Re: Meet The Ofoni People Of Bayelsa, The Only Urhobo Tribe In Bayelsa by Nobody: 1:44pm On May 02, 2015
To what extent have they preserved their native Urhobo tongue?

Sources online suggest they are now predominantly Izon speaking, and even reckon them as part of the Ijaw Tarakiri clan.

1 Like

Re: Meet The Ofoni People Of Bayelsa, The Only Urhobo Tribe In Bayelsa by tripod(m): 1:45pm On May 02, 2015
literarymathy:


Do you mean indigenous Urhobos or migrant Urhobos? The ones on Bayelsa are indigenous and not migrants like those in Lagos and other places so please clarify.

am not too sure but i will do some research and get back my brother.

1 Like

Re: Meet The Ofoni People Of Bayelsa, The Only Urhobo Tribe In Bayelsa by Odisco2(m): 1:48pm On May 02, 2015
Nice one. I once visited the sagbama local government

1 Like

Re: Meet The Ofoni People Of Bayelsa, The Only Urhobo Tribe In Bayelsa by Nobody: 1:49pm On May 02, 2015
Radoillo:
To what extent have they preserved their native Urhobo tongue?

Sources online suggest they are now predominantly Izon speaking, and even reckon them as part of the Ijaw Tarakiri clan.

That's true. They even worship ijaw gods. However the blend is more on the side of Urhobo. The people bear Urhobo names, speak a unique but comprehensive variant of Urhobo and identify as Urhobos.

1 Like

Re: Meet The Ofoni People Of Bayelsa, The Only Urhobo Tribe In Bayelsa by philips70(m): 1:49pm On May 02, 2015
literarymathy:

Please educate me more about them if you can or give me a link to read. I've searched online but can't seem to find much.

https://www.google.com.ng/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CB0QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vanguardngr.com%2F2015%2F04%2Fanibeze-endangered-bayelsa-community%2F&ei=h8dEVfftAYfvarm1gfgK&usg=AFQjCNFLzgyLeMR1aL3w_M9lS71GSK7hqg&sig2=KDwFHpblhMbeX2E3hJ1dfQ&bvm=bv.92291466,d.d2s
Re: Meet The Ofoni People Of Bayelsa, The Only Urhobo Tribe In Bayelsa by Nobody: 1:52pm On May 02, 2015
philips70:


https://www.google.com.ng/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CB0QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vanguardngr.com%2F2015%2F04%2Fanibeze-endangered-bayelsa-community%2F&ei=h8dEVfftAYfvarm1gfgK&usg=AFQjCNFLzgyLeMR1aL3w_M9lS71GSK7hqg&sig2=KDwFHpblhMbeX2E3hJ1dfQ&bvm=bv.92291466,d.d2s

Thank you. I've gone through it. It's so sad that the minority Urhobos and isokos in Bayelsa are neglected whereas their counterparts in Delta fair much better.
Re: Meet The Ofoni People Of Bayelsa, The Only Urhobo Tribe In Bayelsa by midasbliss(f): 1:54pm On May 02, 2015
literarymathy:


I always knew but have never seen one. I know some Urhobos who claim to be Bayelsans from Ofoni so that they can get a job in Bayelsa. Nice to meet you oniovo.
The Real Urhobo Bayelsans Are Not Exposed, So Many Outsider Claim Indigene, Hopefully, They Are Getting Known... Ofoni Needs Exposure.

2 Likes

Re: Meet The Ofoni People Of Bayelsa, The Only Urhobo Tribe In Bayelsa by forget101O(m): 1:54pm On May 02, 2015
Well write-up. I appreciate your effort.
Can somebody write about Uduophori or Odurubu community, both of Patani LGA (the only 2 Urhobo speaking communities in Patani LG)?
I will be grateful.

2 Likes

Re: Meet The Ofoni People Of Bayelsa, The Only Urhobo Tribe In Bayelsa by leleji(m): 2:15pm On May 02, 2015
can't comprehend and too comprehensive. but greetings to urhobos.

2 Likes

Re: Meet The Ofoni People Of Bayelsa, The Only Urhobo Tribe In Bayelsa by Standing5(m): 2:16pm On May 02, 2015
literarymathy:
I've been researching for quite a while about the Urhobos of bayelsa to no luck. Thank you OP for opening this thread. I'm aware that the current commissioner for works in Bayelsa is an Ofoni man. We are ably represented.


Urhobo Wadooooooo


This is FP material @Lalasticlala, Ishilove, Seun, Obinoscopy

Modified :
Thanks @Mods
May the blind crave for free Oil not kill some people
Re: Meet The Ofoni People Of Bayelsa, The Only Urhobo Tribe In Bayelsa by drtwist(m): 2:22pm On May 02, 2015
I'm proud to b an urhobo man, and to my brodas in bayelsa don't forget to run to us whenever you need our help.

3 Likes 1 Share

Re: Meet The Ofoni People Of Bayelsa, The Only Urhobo Tribe In Bayelsa by Nobody: 2:27pm On May 02, 2015
Bravo Yankee!
Re: Meet The Ofoni People Of Bayelsa, The Only Urhobo Tribe In Bayelsa by watchindelta(m): 2:29pm On May 02, 2015
ofoni I kn does ppl, but their youths no get respect at all! dey den oppressed their elders like witch there true n dey hate each others fact.

1 Like

Re: Meet The Ofoni People Of Bayelsa, The Only Urhobo Tribe In Bayelsa by dennismukoro(m): 2:33pm On May 02, 2015
proudly urhobo. So we have urhobo in bayelsa. Thats nice. This town should be rich because of the oil and they are not expose.

2 Likes

Re: Meet The Ofoni People Of Bayelsa, The Only Urhobo Tribe In Bayelsa by Deltagiant: 2:40pm On May 02, 2015
It's good to know and recognise these diversities in every state even though some petty minded people would take exception to this sort of story if the people were to be Igbo speaking. Then it would become Igbo "land grabbing" or "expansionism".

Abuetor, Eke Okpokiri and Osekwenike are native Igbo speaking communities of Bayelsa. The last time it was mentioned, some idi;ots would take none of that.

Thanks Op

6 Likes 1 Share

Re: Meet The Ofoni People Of Bayelsa, The Only Urhobo Tribe In Bayelsa by EASY32: 2:47pm On May 02, 2015
Osikwenike and Obueto communities are also Isoko speaking in same sagbama local Government area of Bayelsa state
philips70:
There is also an Isoko community in the same local government named Anibeze.

1 Like

Re: Meet The Ofoni People Of Bayelsa, The Only Urhobo Tribe In Bayelsa by Alezy(m): 2:53pm On May 02, 2015
midasbliss:

The Real Urhobo Bayelsans Are Not Exposed, So Many Outsider Claim Indigene, Hopefully, They Are Getting Known... Ofoni Needs Exposure.
urhobo bayelsan?

1 Like

Re: Meet The Ofoni People Of Bayelsa, The Only Urhobo Tribe In Bayelsa by Alezy(m): 2:57pm On May 02, 2015
wow...kulll

1 Like

Re: Meet The Ofoni People Of Bayelsa, The Only Urhobo Tribe In Bayelsa by midasbliss(f): 3:03pm On May 02, 2015
Alezy:
urhobo bayelsan?
Lol, How Do I Put It?
Re: Meet The Ofoni People Of Bayelsa, The Only Urhobo Tribe In Bayelsa by philips70(m): 3:03pm On May 02, 2015
EASY32:
Osikwenike and Obueto communities are also Isoko speaking in same sagbama local Government area of Bayelsa state

Oh yeah? Never heard about them.
Re: Meet The Ofoni People Of Bayelsa, The Only Urhobo Tribe In Bayelsa by Alezy(m): 3:05pm On May 02, 2015
midasbliss:

Lol, How Do I Put It?
I didn't even kw anything like dat existed. ur from dere?

1 Like

Re: Meet The Ofoni People Of Bayelsa, The Only Urhobo Tribe In Bayelsa by midasbliss(f): 3:18pm On May 02, 2015
Alezy:
I didn't even kw anything like dat existed. ur from dere?
Yeah...

1 Like

Re: Meet The Ofoni People Of Bayelsa, The Only Urhobo Tribe In Bayelsa by guzerocks: 3:28pm On May 02, 2015
Bayelsa is a gud place to serve....Especially Ogboinbiri. ..In southern Ijaw..LGA. .1hr on speed boat from Amazoma, 1hr, 30mins from Yenogua..A place full of fun..... Electricity 6 months without a blink. ...It has about 24 oil Wells.....operated by Agip oil....richly blessed with crude oil....
Re: Meet The Ofoni People Of Bayelsa, The Only Urhobo Tribe In Bayelsa by Nobody: 4:17pm On May 02, 2015
dennismukoro:
proudly urhobo. So we have urhobo in bayelsa. Thats nice. This town should be rich because of the oil and they are not expose.

if they need any help they should run to us in delta, we gonna backup em



Urhobo wadoooo!!!!!!!

proudly Urhobo, Richly blessed

1 Like 1 Share

Re: Meet The Ofoni People Of Bayelsa, The Only Urhobo Tribe In Bayelsa by gmacnoms(m): 4:17pm On May 02, 2015
midasbliss:
Lol. Ofoni Don enter Nl. Op are u one Of Us? grin
People find it hard to blive me when i say im urhobo nd bayelsan,
i get tired of explaining myself, annoying part is, they never believe me...
does it mean u r an ofoni gal? Haaaaa. From wt op said, I comment my reserve O

1 Like

Re: Meet The Ofoni People Of Bayelsa, The Only Urhobo Tribe In Bayelsa by Nobody: 4:21pm On May 02, 2015
pnieeventures:



Pls I will like to know more about the ayakeremo pple of bayelsa because am a yoruba in a relationship with one of there men and he has proposed.i will like to know the good,bad and ugly before I venture into the everlasting business of marriage

I bet u d ijaws re 1 of d best tribe in Nigeria, am an Urhobo boy and I can boast of my ijaw brothers, u can get married to him / her, very nice to in law, my uncle married some1 from there,, bt make sure u do some personal observation on him or her

God bless u


Urhobo wadooo, God bless SS

Proudly Niger Deltan

2 Likes

Re: Meet The Ofoni People Of Bayelsa, The Only Urhobo Tribe In Bayelsa by Nobody: 4:23pm On May 02, 2015
gmacnoms:
does it mean u r an ofoni gal? Haaaaa. From wt op said, I comment my reserve O

yea she is am Urhobo girl from bayelsa , Ofoni, my brothers so happy I know I have brothers in bayelsa

3 Likes

Re: Meet The Ofoni People Of Bayelsa, The Only Urhobo Tribe In Bayelsa by midasbliss(f): 4:30pm On May 02, 2015
gmacnoms:
does it mean u r an ofoni gal? Haaaaa. From wt op said, I comment my reserve O
Yes I Am...
Hope Ur Comment Is Well Reserved...
Re: Meet The Ofoni People Of Bayelsa, The Only Urhobo Tribe In Bayelsa by midasbliss(f): 4:32pm On May 02, 2015
OgagaMic:


yea she is an Urhobo girl from bayelsa , Ofoni, my brothers so happy I know I have brothers in bayelsa
Awesome! smiley

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (Reply)

I "missed You" In Igbo Language! / Caribbean Indigenes Speak Igbo & Yoruba Languages / Emir Sanusi And His White Rolls Royce At The Commissioning Of Olam Feed Mill

(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. 31
Disclaimer: Every Nairaland member is solely responsible for anything that he/she posts or uploads on Nairaland.