Re: The Family Bond Between The Igala And Igbos. Historical Fact by Omololu007(m): 4:56pm On Aug 24, 2015 |
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Re: The Family Bond Between The Igala And Igbos. Historical Fact by UmuEri(m): 5:48pm On Aug 24, 2015 |
THE BOND BETWEEN THE IGALA AND IGBO ETHNIC NATIONALITIES OF NIGERIA - SOME HISTORICAL FACTS. Posted by OKAKACHI.COM7q6a OKAKACHI.COM7q6a – Jul 29, 2011; 12:05am Options Igala are an ethnic group of Nigeria situated east of the river Niger and Benue confluence and astride the Niger in Lokoja. Their religious practice is broadly Christianity and Islam, with, of course, some sketches of African religion, all of which do not in any way affect their interpersonal relationship as it is common to see in a family in Igalaland where either the Father is a Muslim and Mother a Christian or Parents are Muslims and Children are Christians or vice-versa, yet all relate amicably well in all ramifications. The Igala population is estimated at about 4million and overflow to outside their home base to regions like Anambra, Delta, Edo and Enugu States, with strong traditional base, and now in ABIA State of Nigeria as partners for progress. The Igala language is part of the Eastern Kwa sub group or the West Benue-Congo subgroup of the Niger-Congo language family where the Igbo also belong, depending on the school of thought of the observer. The traditional Igala society is largely agrarian, although fishing is also a mainstay of the people especially the Igalas of the riverine Idah area. The Igala are identified by the old oral tradition of Western Igbo as descendants of Igbo migrants who migrated westward during the expansion of the proto-Igbo peoples at the beginning of the 1st millennium. The central geographical location of the Igala people has exposed them to a wide variety of linguistic as well as cultural influences from other ethnic groups in the country. Notable among these are the Bini, the Igbo, the Hausa, their closest sisters-Idoma and the Yoruba ethnic groups. They are ruled by a father figure called the Attah. The word Attah means 'Father' and the full title of the ruler is 'Attah Igala', meaning, the Father of Igala. Among the most revered Attahs of the Igala kingdom are Attah Ayegba Oma Idoko and Atta Ameh Oboni. According to oral tradition, Attah Ayegba Oma Idoko offered his most beloved daughter, Inikpi to ensure that the Igalas win a war of liberation from the Jukuns' dominance while Attah Ameh Oboni was known to be very brave and resolute and revered for his stiff resistance of the British and his struggles to uphold some ancient traditions of the Igalas. When he got wind of a plan to depose and exile him by the British, he committed suicide by hanging himself to forestall the plan; for this and other numerous exploits recorded in his time, he is regarded by most Igalas as the last real traditional Attah Igala. The present Atta is His Royal Highness, Atta Aliyu Ocheja Obaje, a well read, intelligent and well respected Father. The Igala word for King is Onu, one of which has gathered us here today to honour some deserving people, the Onu Igala Abia state, his highness, Alhaji Usman Mohammed. To divorce the Igala influence from the modern Igbo cultural evolution would be a travesty of history. The evidence of the cross cultural mix appears to be genuine. According to several sources, Igbo people evolved over a long period of 4000 BC to 500 AD in Igbo land through waves of migrations. Oral accounts stated that her northern neighbours migrated into her heartland in search of fertile land and rich marine life. The majority of which were the Igalas. The Igalas settled amongst the locals east of the Niger, altering the historiography of many towns in today's Anambra state and parts of the present Oshimmili Local Government in Delta state. For instance in Anambra state, there are traces of Igala history in some communities of the Local Government councils of the state such as - Ayamelum, Ihiala, Oyi, Awka North/South, Aniocha, Dunukofia, Onitsha North/South, Ogbaru, Anambra East/West and Njikoka. The migration did not only affect the area known today as Anambra state, a sizeable portion of Enugu state's communities have Igala ancestry as well. Thus, it would be right to call it a reverse migration, occurring about eight hundred years after which Eri was reported to have founded the modern Igbo nation with its set of unique religious doctrine. It was also a period one of his sons, Onoja, was said to have departed northwards and founded the Igala land. Eri's children were listed as Nri- Ifikuanim Menri, Agulu, ONOJA, Ogbodudu, Onogu and his only daughter, Iguedo. Together and respectively, his off-springs were instrumental to founding the towns of Aguleri, Igbariam, Ogbunike, Nando, Nri, Enugu- Ukwu, Nteje, Enugu-Agidi, and so many other settlements in the East and West of the Niger. From the foregoing and other numerous historical facts, it is indeed difficult to draw a line between the Igbo and Igala history. However, according to P.E. OKWOLI, a native Igalaman, and renowned historian, in the ancient times, new rulers from the Igbo communities of Igala ancestry must go to Igala to be taught kingship rituals and ceremonials. Although he mentioned that Igala and Umueri towns are related, Umueri needed not to go to Igala for any sort of tutelage. An exemption that might explain Nri-Ifikuanim and Agulu's seniority to their younger brother Onoja, the founder of Igala. P.E. Okwoli stated inter-alia some binding revelations that "In Nsukka and the rest of Igbo land, there is a popular masquerade called Agabaidu, and this is a significant cultural point. In Nsukka, the word Agabidu is used to refer to an eminent man, while it is used to refer to a King in Igala. Also Asadu is the word for kingmaker among the Igbo, while it is called Achadu among the Igala. There are some other words which are signs of close cultural ties shared by both Igala and the Igbo. These include Atama, which means Chief Priest in both languages. Ajogwu means warrior among the Igala and the Igbo" Both the Igbo and Igala have four market days which are – EKE, ORIE, AFOR & NKWO in Igbo and EKE, EDE, AFOR & UKWO in Igala seriatim. What more can be more binding! Is it that we both eat OSIKAPA as rice, ABACHA as cassava, EGWA/AGWA as beans, store our clothing in AKPATI called box or that the names - Okolo, Oji, Okwoli, Akoh, Odiba, etc in Igala are called Okoro, Orji, Okoli, Akor and Odida in Igbo? What is more important is that we are today celebrating togetherness. Long live Ndigbo, long live Igalas and long live Nigeria. Thank you all for the attention and God bless us all!!! AGONO, Enemaduku, OIK. (OFFICER of the IGALA KINGDOM) 28th November, 2010.
A well detailed account. Was waiting to see a mistake but couldn't. Proudly Umueri! Proudly Biafran! Please all Igalas, I am your Brother from another Mother. Continue to feel at home in Anambra. And please, the oil in our community also belongs to you. We can share it together. Finally, support the quest for Biafra restoration!! |
Re: The Family Bond Between The Igala And Igbos. Historical Fact by disumusa: 5:54pm On Aug 24, 2015 |
why Yoruba people? I'm nt talking abt kwa groups but i'm telling you that Igala are decendants of Onoja who is the son of Eri who also begoth Umuleri, Aguleri, iguedo(awkuzu) nando etc. In essence igbo boundary stretched to Igala land in kogi state. But boundary today are artificial nonsense |
Re: The Family Bond Between The Igala And Igbos. Historical Fact by disumusa: 6:02pm On Aug 24, 2015 |
the above write up is from an illustrious Igala historian. Historically the igala dinesty can be traced to ERI the father of the igbo nation and Onoja the attah(father) of igala is a son of Eri. He migrated northward. So due to exposure they may hav lingustic similarity with Yoruba(ofe mmanu clan) othman empire(it account for their being partial moslems) Igalas are igbo migrates jos like arochukwus igala are oduduwa decendant, infact they belive they are older than yorubas in sw, the way okun people of kogi see them self, they belive odua is a migrant from far mecca who settle in north nigeria b/4 sw. 1 Like |
Re: The Family Bond Between The Igala And Igbos. Historical Fact by disumusa: 6:07pm On Aug 24, 2015 |
Donarozzi:
Igala and Idoma are proud Biafrans. They are direct brothers of the Igbo. There is enough historical, cultural, and linguistic evidence supporting this point. The Igbo, Igala, Idoma originated from one ancestor. gum body ibo. Ibo looking for friend after hate all tribe. 1 Like |
Re: The Family Bond Between The Igala And Igbos. Historical Fact by Agada1993(m): 5:14am On Oct 22, 2015 |
I fill the essay maybe a bit misinforming. From my observation, the Igbo, Idoma, Igala and Igbira practice the same traditional religion. It would be cause for the similarities in names. Note that all the words that Igala people have in common with the Igbos shared with Idomas too, Even the week days. The festivals, military titles, Chief Priest. I suspect that it may have originated from a liturgical Religious language used by the Ethnic Nations that practiced that religion. 1 Like |
Re: The Family Bond Between The Igala And Igbos. Historical Fact by Agada1993(m): 5:14am On Oct 22, 2015 |
Agada1993: I fill the essay maybe a bit misinforming. From my observation, the Igbo, Idoma, Igala and Igbira practice the same traditional religion. It would be cause for the similarities in names. Note that all the words that Igala people have in common with the Igbos shared with Idomas too, Even the week days. The festivals, military titles, Chief Priest. I suspect that it may have originated from a liturgical Religious language used by the Ethnic Nations that practiced that religion. |
Re: The Family Bond Between The Igala And Igbos. Historical Fact by Omololu007(m): 6:05am On Oct 22, 2015 |
BuddahMonk: During the Cartoon Riot of 2006 when Northerners were being lynched in Onicha all the Igala residents in Iyiowa Odekpe were sheltered at the palace of the Okakwu of Odekpe, they said they (Odekpe) originated from Igala. so let ibos stop crying about their people been killed in the north,cause they also killed northerners in onitsha and other part of ibo land 2 Likes |
Re: The Family Bond Between The Igala And Igbos. Historical Fact by laudate: 9:25am On Oct 22, 2015 |
Yeske2: The above account was given by an Igala historian so tell me Who is trying to belong to who, read and comprehend before posting your bigoted views. That Igala historian may NOT be correct, and his account may be inaccurate or riddled with errors. Have you ever considered that?? Donarozzi:
Igala and Idoma are proud Biafrans. They are direct brothers of the Igbo. There is enough historical, cultural, and linguistic evidence supporting this point. The Igbo, Igala, Idoma originated from one ancestor. Tufiakwa! God forbid bad thing. Igala and Idoma can never be Biafrans. Not in this lifetime, or the next!! Stop this wishful thinking, biko! 1 Like |
Re: The Family Bond Between The Igala And Igbos. Historical Fact by laudate: 6:12pm On Oct 23, 2015 |
cybertyrant:
Who is this goat to speak for a person talkless of a whole clan, what an insult , Debe ọnū ̣duu!! Why are you referring to yourself as a goat?? You were not trained while growing up, to refrain from using foul language, ...what a pity! |
Re: The Family Bond Between The Igala And Igbos. Historical Fact by basilo101: 12:19am On Oct 24, 2015 |
THE BOND BETWEEN THE IGALA AND IGBO ETHNIC NATIONALITIES OF NIGERIA - SOME HISTORICAL FACTS. Posted by OKAKACHI.COM7q6a OKAKACHI.COM7q6a – Jul 29, 2011; 12:05am Options Igala are an ethnic group of Nigeria situated east of the river Niger and Benue confluence and astride the Niger in Lokoja. Their religious practice is broadly Christianity and Islam, with, of course, some sketches of African religion, all of which do not in any way affect their interpersonal relationship as it is common to see in a family in Igalaland where either the Father is a Muslim and Mother a Christian or Parents are Muslims and Children are Christians or vice-versa, yet all relate amicably well in all ramifications. The Igala population is estimated at about 4million and overflow to outside their home base to regions like Anambra, Delta, Edo and Enugu States, with strong traditional base, and now in ABIA State of Nigeria as partners for progress. The Igala language is part of the Eastern Kwa sub group or the West Benue-Congo subgroup of the Niger-Congo language family where the Igbo also belong, depending on the school of thought of the observer. The traditional Igala society is largely agrarian, although fishing is also a mainstay of the people especially the Igalas of the riverine Idah area. The Igala are identified by the old oral tradition of Western Igbo as descendants of Igbo migrants who migrated westward during the expansion of the proto-Igbo peoples at the beginning of the 1st millennium. The central geographical location of the Igala people has exposed them to a wide variety of linguistic as well as cultural influences from other ethnic groups in the country. Notable among these are the Bini, the Igbo, the Hausa, their closest sisters-Idoma and the Yoruba ethnic groups. They are ruled by a father figure called the Attah. The word Attah means 'Father' and the full title of the ruler is 'Attah Igala', meaning, the Father of Igala. Among the most revered Attahs of the Igala kingdom are Attah Ayegba Oma Idoko and Atta Ameh Oboni. According to oral tradition, Attah Ayegba Oma Idoko offered his most beloved daughter, Inikpi to ensure that the Igalas win a war of liberation from the Jukuns' dominance while Attah Ameh Oboni was known to be very brave and resolute and revered for his stiff resistance of the British and his struggles to uphold some ancient traditions of the Igalas. When he got wind of a plan to depose and exile him by the British, he committed suicide by hanging himself to forestall the plan; for this and other numerous exploits recorded in his time, he is regarded by most Igalas as the last real traditional Attah Igala. The present Atta is His Royal Highness, Atta Aliyu Ocheja Obaje, a well read, intelligent and well respected Father. The Igala word for King is Onu, one of which has gathered us here today to honour some deserving people, the Onu Igala Abia state, his highness, Alhaji Usman Mohammed. To divorce the Igala influence from the modern Igbo cultural evolution would be a travesty of history. The evidence of the cross cultural mix appears to be genuine. According to several sources, Igbo people evolved over a long period of 4000 BC to 500 AD in Igbo land through waves of migrations. Oral accounts stated that her northern neighbours migrated into her heartland in search of fertile land and rich marine life. The majority of which were the Igalas. The Igalas settled amongst the locals east of the Niger, altering the historiography of many towns in today's Anambra state and parts of the present Oshimmili Local Government in Delta state. For instance in Anambra state, there are traces of Igala history in some communities of the Local Government councils of the state such as - Ayamelum, Ihiala, Oyi, Awka North/South, Aniocha, Dunukofia, Onitsha North/South, Ogbaru, Anambra East/West and Njikoka. The migration did not only affect the area known today as Anambra state, a sizeable portion of Enugu state's communities have Igala ancestry as well. Thus, it would be right to call it a reverse migration, occurring about eight hundred years after which Eri was reported to have founded the modern Igbo nation with its set of unique religious doctrine. It was also a period one of his sons, Onoja, was said to have departed northwards and founded the Igala land. Eri's children were listed as Nri- Ifikuanim Menri, Agulu, ONOJA, Ogbodudu, Onogu and his only daughter, Iguedo. Together and respectively, his off-springs were instrumental to founding the towns of Aguleri, Igbariam, Ogbunike, Nando, Nri, Enugu- Ukwu, Nteje, Enugu-Agidi, and so many other settlements in the East and West of the Niger. From the foregoing and other numerous historical facts, it is indeed difficult to draw a line between the Igbo and Igala history. However, according to P.E. OKWOLI, a native Igalaman, and renowned historian, in the ancient times, new rulers from the Igbo communities of Igala ancestry must go to Igala to be taught kingship rituals and ceremonials. Although he mentioned that Igala and Umueri towns are related, Umueri needed not to go to Igala for any sort of tutelage. An exemption that might explain Nri-Ifikuanim and Agulu's seniority to their younger brother Onoja, the founder of Igala. P.E. Okwoli stated inter-alia some binding revelations that "In Nsukka and the rest of Igbo land, there is a popular masquerade called Agabaidu, and this is a significant cultural point. In Nsukka, the word Agabidu is used to refer to an eminent man, while it is used to refer to a King in Igala. Also Asadu is the word for kingmaker among the Igbo, while it is called Achadu among the Igala. There are some other words which are signs of close cultural ties shared by both Igala and the Igbo. These include Atama, which means Chief Priest in both languages. Ajogwu means warrior among the Igala and the Igbo" Both the Igbo and Igala have four market days which are – EKE, ORIE, AFOR & NKWO in Igbo and EKE, EDE, AFOR & UKWO in Igala seriatim. What more can be more binding! Is it that we both eat OSIKAPA as rice, ABACHA as cassava, EGWA/AGWA as beans, store our clothing in AKPATI called box or that the names - Okolo, Oji, Okwoli, Akoh, Odiba, etc in Igala are called Okoro, Orji, Okoli, Akor and Odida in Igbo? What is more important is that we are today celebrating togetherness. Long live Ndigbo, long live Igalas and long live Nigeria. Thank you all for the attention and God bless us all!!! AGONO, Enemaduku, OIK. (OFFICER of the IGALA KINGDOM) 28th November, 2010.
Just look at the bolded. Onu of Igala Abia state Yorubas really need to cure themselves of tribalism. Deji of Akure is a tout |
Re: The Family Bond Between The Igala And Igbos. Historical Fact by basilo101: 12:24am On Oct 24, 2015 |
Omololu007: so let ibos stop crying about their people been killed in the north,cause they also killed northerners in onitsha and other part of ibo land u did't kw before?? Not just in Onitsha even ryt there in Kano. we only complain because they are useless ppl and one million million of them cant replace one igbos life. we dont start the killings but we do defend ourselves |
Re: The Family Bond Between The Igala And Igbos. Historical Fact by Macelliot(m): 2:01am On Oct 24, 2015 |
omayyi: Does anyone really want to belong to the "igbo family"? I doubt that. Heck even the Ikwerres that speak like them and bear their names are quick to reign insults on anyone that calls them igbo.
It is quite easy to understand though. Too many evils are associated with igbo; Greed, greed, greed,greed you missed it. Effect of civil war. |
Re: The Family Bond Between The Igala And Igbos. Historical Fact by MRSALT: 2:45am On Oct 24, 2015 |
There is nothing spectacular about Igbo/Igala relationship. All humans originated from thesame parents. All theories of origin of humans both religion and science points to that. What should be of more interest should be how closely related or how intrinsically resembled. Remember, after the first parents, we have the second parents, Cain ( representing haters) and Abel (representing lovers). So, you are a descendant of whom, Cain or Abel? |
Re: The Family Bond Between The Igala And Igbos. Historical Fact by greatjoey: 3:29pm On Aug 02, 2016 |
kodewrita: Just to add that the Igala are largely muslim by virtue of their close contact with other muslim northern peoples. So the use of the term mallam also includes them. Thunder fire your mouth and mind. Igala is over 70% Christian state. Much of the 30% Igala you encounter are people from part of Ankpa who originally migrated from Kano state and are not Igala by origin. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: The Family Bond Between The Igala And Igbos. Historical Fact by greatjoey: 3:51pm On Aug 02, 2016 |
Caseless: No wonder most shops in my LG(ankpa) ar owned by ibo ppl. Frm ankpa 2 nsukka is abt 1hr drive. Igala nd yoruba sounds similar die! Hausa na igala close frnd, two-4. But igala ar mostly moslems nd tolerant. Ok, i'm IG-BOY! Son of onoja,nd grandson of ERI! If you are truly an Igala guy as you claimed, you would realised that Igala is 70% Christian. Do a thorough investigation. |
Re: The Family Bond Between The Igala And Igbos. Historical Fact by greatjoey: 4:03pm On Aug 02, 2016 |
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Re: The Family Bond Between The Igala And Igbos. Historical Fact by laudate: 4:14pm On Aug 02, 2016 |
greatjoey: Which evidence do you wanna see more than this write up from an Igala historian. Igala has gotten nothing in common with the north. Who is talking about Igalas and the North? I said Igalas have nothing to do with Biafra. Can't you read?? And there are several Igala historians. Can't you look for others and compare notes? 2 Likes |
Re: The Family Bond Between The Igala And Igbos. Historical Fact by greatjoey: 5:21pm On Aug 02, 2016 |
laudate:
Who is talking about Igalas and the North? I said Igalas have nothing to do with Biafra. Can't you read?? And there are several Igala historians. Can't you look for others and compare notes? My brother, I am an Igala guy. History has it that the Igala has so much to do with the Igbo. The inhabitants of Igala Mela have Igbo ancestry. They remain the traditional custodias of Igala chieftaincy title. We refer to them as 'Etemahi'. Besides, Ida which is the traditional Igala home has Igbo background as it it believed that the Igbo were the first sojourners. Every Attah Igala is crowned or coronated by the ETEMAHI clan who has Igbo ancestry. I know my history well. You cannot seperate the two tribes. The present day division was brought about by the British for administrative convenience, to weaken Igala growing popularity in the past, and to make the north more populated than the south. w |
Re: The Family Bond Between The Igala And Igbos. Historical Fact by laudate: 5:33pm On Aug 02, 2016 |
greatjoey: My brother, I am an Igala guy. History has it that the Igala has so much to do with the Igbo. The inhabitants of Igala Mela have Igbo ancestry. They remain the traditional custodias of Igala chieftaincy title. We refer to them as 'Etemahi'. Besides, Ida which is the traditional Igala home has Igbo background as it it believed that the Igbo were the first sojourners. Every Attah Igala is crowned or coronated by the ETEMAHI clan who has Igbo ancestry. I know my history well. You cannot seperate the two tribes. The present day division was brought about by the British for administrative convenience, to weaken Igala growing popularity in the past, and to make the north more populated than the south. w Bros, you like deceiving yourself. Go back to the village, talk to the elders at home and learn more about the origin of the Igalas and coronation rites. Bye. 2 Likes |
Re: The Family Bond Between The Igala And Igbos. Historical Fact by laudate: 5:37pm On Aug 02, 2016 |
Igala are an ethnic group of Nigeria. Igala practice a number of different religions, including ATR, Christianity, and Islam.
The home of the Igala people is situated east of the river Niger and Benue confluence and astride the Niger in Lokoja, Kogi state of Nigeria with its headquarters in Idah[seat of the Attah]. The area is approximately between latitude 6°30 and 8°40 north and longitude 6°30 and 7°40 east and covers an area of about 13,665 square kilometers (Oguagha P.A 1981) The Igala population is estimated at two million, they can also be found in Delta, Anambra and Edo States of Nigeria. The Igala language is closely related to the Yoruba and Itsekiri languages.
In Igala tradition, infants from some parts of the kingdom, like Ankpa receive three deep horizontal cuts on each side of the face, slightly above the corners of their mouths, as a way of identifying each other. However, this practice is becoming less common.
The Igalas are ruled by a figure called the "Attah". The word Attah means 'Father' and the full title of the ruler is 'Attah Igala', meaning, the Father of Igalas (the Igala word for King is Onu). Although "Attah" means "father"', female rulership is recognized and Igala has had female rulers in the past (Boston 1968).
Among the most revered Attahs of the Igala kingdom are Attah Ayegba Oma Idoko and Atta Ameh Oboni. According to oral tradition, Attah Ayegba Oma Idoko offered his most beloved daughter, Inikpi to ensure that the Igalas win a war of liberation from the Jukuns' dominance.
Attah Ameh Oboni is known to be very brave and resolute. He is revered for his stiff resistance of the British and his struggles to uphold some ancient traditions of the Igalas. When he got wind of a plan by the British to depose and exile him, he committed suicide by hanging himself to forestall the plan. He is regarded by most Igalas as the last real Attah Igala.
There is an Igala association in the United States, called Igala Association USA. The new Attah of Igala is HRM Idakwo Michael Ameh Oboni II. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Igala_people 2 Likes |
Re: The Family Bond Between The Igala And Igbos. Historical Fact by laudate: 5:43pm On Aug 02, 2016 |
The Rulership The "Atta" is the traditional paramount king of the Igala kingdom. "Atta", as the name implies is the father or custodian of the entire Igala people's culture. Tradition holds that "The Atta of Igala (the king) was a priest-king. He was in charge of the major Igala sacred objects, shrines and festivals. His provincial chiefs (Am 'Onu) were also incharge of the various shrines, sacred objects and festivals in their own areas •of authority. The Atta and his chiefs (Am 'Onu) therefore, play very active roles in the traditional religion. Idah, the cultural centre or headquarter of the Kingdom is where the Attah resides. From there he cares for the entire kingdom. He also delegates certain powers to other chiefs, as it is also their responsibility in some cases to exercise power of adjudication in matters of dispute among their immediate subjects. Attaship is hereditary and it is ascended to by those who belong to the royal lineage. It is by a rotating system of succession in which three other lineages hold the royal office in turn before the cycle is complete and a son succeeds his father.
The Origin and Development
The actual origin of the Igala people is not quite known. Different people present many versions of legends of immigration There are claims, for instance, that the Igala people came from the Jukun (Kwarara/a), some says Benin, others Yoruba. Yet, others feel they migrated from Mecca (Southern Yemen) or Mali. In the past, the reigning Atta, His Royal Majesty. Agabaidu (Dr.) Aliyu O. Obaje, had. for instance, explained: "the Igala came from Southern Yemen, passed through Ethiopia (where there is an ethnic group called the Gala) and through the (medieval times} Empire of Mali, to Jukun land; then finally, to our present location." In another instance, the Atta said that the Igala "came from the Arab country of Yemen and were in the present Nigeria at the same time as the founding fathers of the Yorubas, the Jukuns and the Beriberis or Kanuris Bornu. He also maintains that the earlier migration into Igala land was at "about the 12th century A.D.... led by Amina, a Zaria princess and warrior, who fought her way to Idah ... with Hausa and Nupe followers. Certain traditions even hold that the Igala are of Fulani origin, simply because of the similarities in their physical features. It IS clear that Fulanis do not speak a Kwa language. And owing to the linguistic affinity, others affirm the Yoruba connections. For Byng Halt notes that, "It is not surprising that within a short period of arrival in Igala land, a Yoruba is well acquainted with the language.” He attributes the ease in learning the language to the closeness of the two languages. Armstrong sticks to this same view when he said: "the most definite historical statement that can be made about Igala is that, they had a common origin with the Yoruba and that the separation took place long enough ago to allow for their fairly considerable linguistic differences. There is a whole corpus of oral traditions on the origin of the Igala people. http://www.igalaassociationusa.org/about-us/history-of-igala-kingdom/ 2 Likes |
Re: The Family Bond Between The Igala And Igbos. Historical Fact by Abagworo(m): 6:23pm On Aug 02, 2016 |
Nri Igbos originate from Igala. That's the only relationship. 1 Like |
Re: The Family Bond Between The Igala And Igbos. Historical Fact by OdenigboAroli(m): 7:54pm On Aug 02, 2016 |
Abagworo: Nri Igbos originate from Igala. That's the only relationship. Hehe,you cant withstand the fact that Omanbala bu isi Igbo! |
Re: The Family Bond Between The Igala And Igbos. Historical Fact by Caseless: 8:14pm On Aug 02, 2016 |
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Re: The Family Bond Between The Igala And Igbos. Historical Fact by Emyogalanya: 2:30am On Oct 25, 2023 |
During the Cartoon Riot of 2006 when Northerners were being lynched in Onicha all the Igala residents in Iyiowa Odekpe were sheltered at the palace of the Okakwu of Odekpe, they said they (Odekpe) originated from Igala. Even today there are more Igala population in Odekpe than anywhere in Igboland.
The only people I consider my people are the Aniomas, the rest should go and die because the are hatefilled, vindictive and envious. |
Re: The Family Bond Between The Igala And Igbos. Historical Fact by Armaggedon: 4:53am On Oct 25, 2023 |
laudate:
Who is talking about Igalas and the North? I said Igalas have nothing to do with Biafra. Can't you read?? And there are several Igala historians. Can't you look for others and compare notes? This one wants Igala to hate Biafra by all means. For your info, overwhelming majority of Idoma and lower Igala are madly pro Biafra. These places would've been in the East if not for British colonial antics and anti Igbo gerrymandering that carved Igbo related groups into the north to increase North's influence over the rest of the country. |
Re: The Family Bond Between The Igala And Igbos. Historical Fact by laudate: 6:31pm On Nov 19, 2023 |
Armaggedon: This one wants Igala to hate Biafra by all means.
For your info, overwhelming majority of Idoma and lower Igala are madly pro Biafra. These places would've been in the East if not for British colonial antics and anti Igbo gerrymandering that carved Igbo related groups into the north to increase North's influence over the rest of the country. See this one. You sabi lie, shá. Which Igala? The one I know, where my relatives are from? Abi, another one inside your dreams? |
Re: The Family Bond Between The Igala And Igbos. Historical Fact by igwebuike01: 8:30pm On Nov 19, 2023 |
laudate:
See this one. You sabi lie, shá. Which Igala? The one I know, where my relatives are from? Abi, another one inside your dreams? Some igalas are already ignonized. Make una dey lokoja de decieve unaselves |
Re: The Family Bond Between The Igala And Igbos. Historical Fact by PHAYOL81: 11:05pm On Nov 19, 2023 |
Fascinating storyline/article. But the choice lies with the IGALA,people whom they want to associate with before and after the disintegration of this amalgamation.
One thing I'm confident of is the fact that KOGI would cease to exit once NIGERIA dissolve. Each part would, by default, gravitate towards their heritage and tradition, and the tribe upholding such. |