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Re: An Insight Into The Ijaws Of South South Nigeria by Nobody: 9:43am On Sep 14, 2014 |
pazienza:IJAW |
Re: An Insight Into The Ijaws Of South South Nigeria by mkoabiola: 9:43am On Sep 14, 2014 |
Lived in Ekeremo for a year Ijaws celebrating burial ceremony like hjeaven party Love burial lik no any oda ceremony Ijaws love to marry d yorubas HA izon! Ha izon!! Nua!Ado! 1 Like |
Re: An Insight Into The Ijaws Of South South Nigeria by pazienza(m): 9:43am On Sep 14, 2014 |
Lordave: Kalabari girls dey fine small. Otueke is Ogbia. Their language is Ibibiod. They are "politically" Ijaw. 3 Likes |
Re: An Insight Into The Ijaws Of South South Nigeria by bedfordng(m): 9:45am On Sep 14, 2014 |
sunnedee:you are right bro.some ijaws are also in ondo state but more are rivers,delta,bayelsa respectively |
Re: An Insight Into The Ijaws Of South South Nigeria by bedfordng(m): 9:46am On Sep 14, 2014 |
mkoabiola: Lived in Ekeremo for a yearit shows you lived in bayelsa before.they celebrate burial like its birthday party |
Re: An Insight Into The Ijaws Of South South Nigeria by pazienza(m): 9:58am On Sep 14, 2014 |
abelbriggs: 1. Andonis are not Ijaws, they are not even Ijoid, they are a distinct group of their own, but if any big ethnic group is to claim them, then it's the Ibibio/Efik/Annangs, as Andoni language is closest to theirs. Andoni language has few Igbo words and little or No Ijaw ones. Ijaws should stop mistaking having a riverine/fishing culture for being Ijaw. 2. Nobody is talking about Ikwerres here, however, it's an established fact that Ikwerres speak an Igboid language. We can't say the same of Andoni and Ijaw. 3. Opobo remains an Igbo speaking town,and it's citizens had resisted every move to Ibanize them,by the then Ijaw controlled Rivers state government. 4. Have no resentment for the Ijaws, i am just happy that they have at last accepted the fact that neither the Degemas nor the Andonis are Ijaws. 5. I dont remember bringing Igbo into the thread, just stated the sacred facts. Thank you. 14 Likes |
Re: An Insight Into The Ijaws Of South South Nigeria by Welrez(m): 10:08am On Sep 14, 2014 |
Emene Izon keme, Izon tu adou. 3 Likes |
Re: An Insight Into The Ijaws Of South South Nigeria by tonte(m): 10:13am On Sep 14, 2014 |
but Degema is part of the Kalabari Kingdom, and the Kalabari kingdom is part of the Ijaw Nation, infact Degema local govt contains degema, Harry's town, Bakana and Tombia...these are purely Kalabari towns that speak only the Kalabari language...so how is Degema not Ijaw? pazienza: 1 Like |
Re: An Insight Into The Ijaws Of South South Nigeria by Izontubo(m): 10:16am On Sep 14, 2014 |
Ahh izon... 1 Like |
Re: An Insight Into The Ijaws Of South South Nigeria by Izontubo(m): 10:18am On Sep 14, 2014 |
I am proudly akaha... 1 Like |
Re: An Insight Into The Ijaws Of South South Nigeria by Nobody: 10:19am On Sep 14, 2014 |
pazienza:The other major Ijaw linguistic group is Kalabari. Kalabari is considered an Eastern Ijaw language but the term "Eastern Ijaw" is not the normal nomenclature. Kalabari is the name of one of the Ijaw clans that reside on the eastern side of the Niger-Delta (Abonnema, Buguma, Bakana, Degema etc.) who form a major group in Rivers State, hence their involvement in the fight for greater oil control. Other "Eastern" Ijaw clans are the Okrika, Ibani (the natives of Bonny, Finima and Opobo) and Nkoroo. They are neighbours to the Kalabari people in present day Rivers State, Nigeria. Pls stop this ignorance pazienza 1 Like |
Re: An Insight Into The Ijaws Of South South Nigeria by tonte(m): 10:21am On Sep 14, 2014 |
anyway, I'm Kalabari, and for a long time I've heard arguments and counter arguments that either Kalabari's are not Ijaw, or Kalabari's are the real Ijaws...but either ways, I'm so proud of my heritage, history and ancestry...we all about Love, Peace and all out enjoyment for any kind of celebration, birthdays, Marriages, funerals, even celebrations that are uncalled for like "Go to Niger" (that's a carnival that celebrates the anniversary of our defeat to the Nigerian forces during the civil war) I always wondered why that was celebrated with so much crowd and funfare...we sure do not like to be cheated or marginalised out of what we think should be our rights( which should explain the Asari Dokubo led uprising in 2006), we have a very beautiful diverse choice of tasty sea food, as well as very lovely women, examples are Agbani Darego and Damiete Charles-Granville, who were beauty queens.... I wish I could host maybe 1 or 2 nairalanders from the north and Southwest for a chirstmas week, so you guys should know that there really is no party like a Kalabari party in Nigeria...okay I think I have talked too much bye bye 4 Likes |
Re: An Insight Into The Ijaws Of South South Nigeria by pazienza(m): 10:26am On Sep 14, 2014 |
tonte: but Degema is part of the Kalabari Kingdom, and the Kalabari kingdom is part of the Ijaw Nation, infact Degema local govt contains degema, Harry's town, Bakana and Tombia...these are purely Kalabari towns that speak only the Kalabari language...so how is Degema not Ijaw? Degema LGA, is not the same as Degema group. I am well aware of the fact that there are Kalabari groups that are present in Degema LGA. But when i say Degema, i mean the Atala people, Obonoma and Usokun people, and not the Ijoid people that found themselves in Degema LGA. Thanks. 1 Like |
Re: An Insight Into The Ijaws Of South South Nigeria by Nobody: 10:27am On Sep 14, 2014 |
tonte: anyway, I'm Kalabari, and for a long time I've heard arguments and counter arguments that either Kalabari's are not Ijaw, or Kalabari's are the real Ijaws...but either ways, I'm so proud of my heritage, history and ancestry...we all about Love, Peace and all out enjoyment for any kind of celebration, birthdays, Marriages, funerals, even celebrations that are uncalled for like "Go to Niger" (that's a carnival that celebrates the anniversary of our defeat to the Nigerian forces during the civil war) I always wondered why that was celebrated with so much crowd and funfare...we sure do not like to be cheated or marginalised out of what we think should be our rights( which should explain the Asari Dokubo led uprising in 2006), we have a very beautiful diverse choice of tasty sea food, as well as very lovely women, examples are Agbani Darego and Damiete Charles-Granville, who were beauty queens.... I wish I could host maybe 1 or 2 nairalanders from the north and Southwest for a chirstmas week, so you guys should know that there really is no party like a Kalabari party in Nigeria...okay I think I have talked too much bye byeMbre u no lie. 1 Like |
Re: An Insight Into The Ijaws Of South South Nigeria by pazienza(m): 10:36am On Sep 14, 2014 |
abelbriggs: Eastern Ijaw groups are the Kalabari, Okrika,Ibani( btw, the native claim is hilarious), and maybe Nkoro. Degema is not part of Kalabari, they are distinct,and speak an edoid language, and indeed do claim to have migrated from ancient Bini, through the Orashi region to their present location. You Ijaws should leave them alone. |
Re: An Insight Into The Ijaws Of South South Nigeria by Revolva(m): 10:38am On Sep 14, 2014 |
I like ijaw folks...mehn their babes r very good f***ers n freaks...dem sabi booze....and sabi bad thangz...... 1 Like |
Re: An Insight Into The Ijaws Of South South Nigeria by Abagworo(m): 10:41am On Sep 14, 2014 |
The truth is that many distinct riverine ethnic groups came together in the 90s and decided that to make impact on their demand for resource control, they needed to work together. That forms the basis for the Ijaw attachment of hitherto distinct groups. My grandmother died 3 years ago and until her death, she always tried to distinguish between Nembe and Ijaw. To me ethnic identity is borne out of personal conviction and not out of language or cultural similarity. Sometimes political advantage could enhance identification with a particular group. That is why Efik, Ibibio, Oron, Annang etc have not been able to come under a common umbrella to bare one name as a single ethnic group despite their similarities and geographical proximity. It is same for Urhobo/Isoko, Igbo/Ikwerre/Ika/Ogba etc. Hausa/Fulani is another example of using political and demographic advantages as a reason to merge two totally distinct groups to form a supergroup. Kudos to the Eastern Ijaws for burying the hatchet and forming alliance with their Ijaw brothers. 6 Likes |
Re: An Insight Into The Ijaws Of South South Nigeria by macof(m): 10:41am On Sep 14, 2014 |
adeitoro: Since you don't travel alot, then try to read more of Nigeria politics and culture to be enlighten with its diversity. Cultural diversity is not a blessing, it's a problem. A progressive nation should have one dominant culture to buttress nationalism 1 Like |
Re: An Insight Into The Ijaws Of South South Nigeria by engrsyer(m): 10:42am On Sep 14, 2014 |
obakovich:Go and get true history of Kalabari and Bille. Bille has never be part of Kalabari rather we have Bille/Kalabari district which has almost been overshadowed by d Kalabaris. If Bille is part of Kalabari then why did Bille has a Clan and Kalabri has a clan? Please answer my questions. |
Re: An Insight Into The Ijaws Of South South Nigeria by max20ebi: 10:46am On Sep 14, 2014 |
Izon or Ijaw means TRUTH, the ijaw people are people who speak the truth and stand for the truth. Irrespective of what other people say about the Ijaws,all I know is they are peace loving and kind people.This people have lived in peace with their neighbors(the Benins ,Itsekiris ,Urhobo ,Ikwerres ,Igbos ,Yorubas,Calabars e.t.c before the divide n rule mechanism use by the Nigerian state on the Niger Delta. People from this tribe are masters of patience(waiting game) and they never forgive. The Ijaws love partying, babes ,drinks and exploring new grounds. Believe me ain't no party like and ijaw party 6 Likes |
Re: An Insight Into The Ijaws Of South South Nigeria by victorazy(m): 10:48am On Sep 14, 2014 |
Ask4bigneyo: #BringBackOurGirls--BBOG Funny dude So our president na woman? |
Re: An Insight Into The Ijaws Of South South Nigeria by macof(m): 11:17am On Sep 14, 2014 |
Ikwerreboy: Certainly not in delta 2 Likes |
Re: An Insight Into The Ijaws Of South South Nigeria by macof(m): 11:21am On Sep 14, 2014 |
pazienza: Not according to every article I've read about Andoni, they have,absolutely nothing to do with Igbo as far as I know. They are ijaw. Opobo isn't anything Igbo either, because jaja was igbo don't make opobo a mixed town 2 Likes |
Re: An Insight Into The Ijaws Of South South Nigeria by mzlewis(f): 11:22am On Sep 14, 2014 |
Yes o...im in love with one of them 1 Like |
Re: An Insight Into The Ijaws Of South South Nigeria by kel4soft: 11:37am On Sep 14, 2014 |
emmykk: Rivers state is ijaw dominated,i wonder why ameachi is supporting Northern APC candidature to win rivers state. Wetin bring in Politics to this again? Peterside, Ojukaya, Adawari, Sam Jaja. Are they not Ijaws? Wait until PDP Wike teach you lesson before you go get sense. |
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Re: An Insight Into The Ijaws Of South South Nigeria by pazienza(m): 11:42am On Sep 14, 2014 |
macof: Who gives a dead rat about the stupid articles you read? The fact on ground remains that the Andoni is a distinct group, with a language close to what is obtainable in Akwa ibom, with few Igbo words and little or no Ijaw words. Andonis are no Ijaws. *grins* On the Opobo issue, there are "hundreds" of thread about that here, look for one of them,and knock yourself out. Thanks. |
Re: An Insight Into The Ijaws Of South South Nigeria by kel4soft: 11:45am On Sep 14, 2014 |
obakovich: How can billie an ancient city that have stayed for close to a thousand years be Kalabari who only came and settle there through the help of Amachree the Cross Rivirine soldier? Bille is the direct lineage of Ijaw. Do your research very well. 1 Like |
Re: An Insight Into The Ijaws Of South South Nigeria by u3fine(m): 12:10pm On Sep 14, 2014 |
benson8Op, nice post but you forgot to mention "BILLE" as one of the Ijaw speaking people of Eastern Ijaw 1 Like |
Re: An Insight Into The Ijaws Of South South Nigeria by Dreambeat: 12:16pm On Sep 14, 2014 |
pazienza:You are right.I lived with them for quite sometime.Nembe is another group in Bayelsa that are politically Ijaw when they away from the state.When you talk to them in Bayelsa,they tell you they are Nembe and NOT Ijaw. 1 Like |
Re: An Insight Into The Ijaws Of South South Nigeria by engrsyer(m): 12:16pm On Sep 14, 2014 |
kel4soft:Abeg lecture Obakovich for me but no ask of school fees from ham. If u must ask rather tell me i go pay for ham but just give ham Amaechi Free Education. |
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