BRIEF HISTORY OF ISSELE-UKU

As chronicled by Prince Chris Afumata Akeh- Osu in The History of Great Isi-Ile-Uku (Issele-Uku) Kingdom

Isi-Ile-Uku, “Issele-Uku” Kingdom was founded by the Binis in about 1230 AD by Oba Eweka 1 of Benin Empire and first Ogie of the kingdom was Prince Uwadiaie who was the second son of Oba Eweka 1.

The original name of the new kingdom carved out of Benin Empire “Isi-Ile-Uku” signifies relationship with the Benis and Oba of Benin-City ‘Uku akpolokpolo Omonoba n’edo’.

When Oba Eweka 1 created the new Benin outpost of Isi-Ile-Uku now pronounced Issele-Uku, his main objectives was to check and stop the influx of the movement of people from East of the River Niger, and people from Igala land into the Edo land West of the River Niger, for farming and fishing operations. Also to use Isi-Ile-Uku, the new outpost and kingdom, as a defensive outpost to the Benin Empire and moreover for expansion purposes.

Prince Uwadiaie, the second son of Oba Eweka 1, was crowned Ogie ‘King’ by his father Oba Eweka1 of Benin Empire about 1230 A.D. and sent to rule the Bini new kingdom of ISI-ILE-UKU in company of a group of Binis, worriors, administrators, chiefs and other princes of the royal family of Benin from Ogbe, Ehaekpen, Idumu Inaleibiwe, idumu Igun, Idumu Iken, Idumu Isama and Idumu Ugboka. Members of the royal family of Benin were settled at Ehaekpen of Issele-Uku.

These Bini quarters – Ogbe and Idumu are now called Isheakpe, Ogbidibo, Idumu-Inele Ebigwe, Idumu Uzu, Idumu Ikem, Idumu Ozoma, Idumu Onishe, Idumu Ihama, Idumu Isama and Idumu Edemoka “Umu edomoka” at Ogboli. The present language of the people of Issele-Uku has changed slightly the original pronounciations.

The Oba of Benin in the days of old had real suzerainty over the kingdom of ISI-ILE-UKU. The new kingdom of ISI-ILE-UKU was gladly hailed in Benin then as an Eastern extension of Benin empire. In fact, the kings of ISI-ILE-UKU have paraphernalia and relics of kingly office as the Oba of Benin and performs the same yearly festival – Ugie ro ‘Oba – “Uje ine Aho Obi” at Issele-Uku.

The kings of ISI-ILE-UKU “ISSELE-UKU” are the true representatives of the Oba of Benin in the area lying to the West of the River Niger and as such the Obi “king” of Issele-Uku has a position of authority as the oba’s authentic representative in the Eastern extremeties of the great Benin Empire

The custom and tradition of Benin is the same at Issele-Uku and the influence of Bini language can be noticed or traced in the Ika-Ibo language of the people of ISI-ILE-UKU “ISSELE-UKU”.

The Oba of Benin continues to crown the Obis of Issele-Uku until presently when he sends Chiefs to officiate for him on the crowning of any new Obi “king” of  ISI-ILE-UKU “ISSELE-UKU”. Although the Ika-Ibo Language predominates at Issele-Uku nowadays and it was due mainly to the fact that there were more interactions with the later Ibo founded towns around Issele-Uku than Benin-City which is situated a long distance away.

Mohadana,

Why are you so interested in Issele-uku? 

That's interesting.

Thanks. i've been longing to know the history of issele-uku.

At least, i've read some here.

Thanks again.

History revisionists,leave issele ukwu people alone,they are nri people,take your bini trash to edo state.

mohadana:
BRIEF HISTORY OF ISSELE-UKU

As chronicled by Prince Chris Afumata Akeh- Osu in The History of Great Isi-Ile-Uku (Issele-Uku) Kingdom

Isi-Ile-Uku, “Issele-Uku” Kingdom was founded by the Binis in about 1230 AD by Oba Eweka 1 of Benin Empire and first Ogie of the kingdom was Prince Uwadiaie who was the second son of Oba Eweka 1.

The original name of the new kingdom carved out of Benin Empire “Isi-Ile-Uku” signifies relationship with the Benis and Oba of Benin-City ‘Uku akpolokpolo Omonoba n’edo’.

When Oba Eweka 1 created the new Benin outpost of Isi-Ile-Uku now pronounced Issele-Uku, his main objectives was to check and stop the influx of the movement of people from East of the River Niger, and people from Igala land into the Edo land West of the River Niger, for farming and fishing operations. Also to use Isi-Ile-Uku, the new outpost and kingdom, as a defensive outpost to the Benin Empire and moreover for expansion purposes.

Prince Uwadiaie, the second son of Oba Eweka 1, was crowned Ogie ‘King’ by his father Oba Eweka1 of Benin Empire about 1230 A.D. and sent to rule the Bini new kingdom of ISI-ILE-UKU in company of a group of Binis, worriors, administrators, chiefs and other princes of the royal family of Benin from Ogbe, Ehaekpen, Idumu Inaleibiwe, idumu Igun, Idumu Iken, Idumu Isama and Idumu Ugboka. Members of the royal family of Benin were settled at Ehaekpen of Issele-Uku.

These Bini quarters – Ogbe and Idumu are now called Isheakpe, Ogbidibo, Idumu-Inele Ebigwe, Idumu Uzu, Idumu Ikem, Idumu Ozoma, Idumu Onishe, Idumu Ihama, Idumu Isama and Idumu Edemoka “Umu edomoka” at Ogboli. The present language of the people of Issele-Uku has changed slightly the original pronounciations.

The Oba of Benin in the days of old had real suzerainty over the kingdom of ISI-ILE-UKU. The new kingdom of ISI-ILE-UKU was gladly hailed in Benin then as an Eastern extension of Benin empire. In fact, the kings of ISI-ILE-UKU have paraphernalia and relics of kingly office as the Oba of Benin and performs the same yearly festival – Ugie ro ‘Oba – “Uje ine Aho Obi” at Issele-Uku.

The kings of ISI-ILE-UKU “ISSELE-UKU” are the true representatives of the Oba of Benin in the area lying to the West of the River Niger and as such the Obi “king” of Issele-Uku has a position of authority as the oba’s authentic representative in the Eastern extremeties of the great Benin Empire

The custom and tradition of Benin is the same at Issele-Uku and the influence of Bini language can be noticed or traced in the Ika-Ibo language of the people of ISI-ILE-UKU “ISSELE-UKU”.

The Oba of Benin continues to crown the Obis of Issele-Uku until presently when he sends Chiefs to officiate for him on the crowning of any new Obi “king” of  ISI-ILE-UKU “ISSELE-UKU”. Although the Ika-Ibo Language predominates at Issele-Uku nowadays and it was due mainly to the fact that there were more interactions with the later Ibo founded towns around Issele-Uku than Benin-City which is situated a long distance away.

History revisionist,shame on you! You are so desperate in finding a way to revise the history of the Issele Ukwu but you forgot some undisputed fact about this town; that the Isseles speak Igbo,observe Igbo cultures and the so called Binis that founded the town(according to you) call them "Igbos". Secondary,the "OGBOLIS" are Nri decendants. How come the Issele has names like Ozoma,Ebigwe,Ikem,Onicha,Ihama,Ogboli. How possible is it that the binis founded a kingdom but gave their monarch an I
gbo title(Obi) and not Oba, a bini kingly title? You are a joker!

pazienza: History revisionists,leave issele ukwu people alone,they are nri people,take your bini trash to edo state.

Nwanne,what is wrong with this ppl ? Now,the Igbo,who never posed any military threat in precolonial Nigeria broke the almighty bini kingdom,forced her language and cultures down their throat and forced them to become Igbo ? If not, tell me why Issele Ukwu a suppose bini outpost(according to pathetic revisionists) speaks Igbo,bears Igbo names,observes Igbo cultures and are called Igbo by bini? This is sad!

To be educated is to learn. You must learn not to question what you don't no, if you want to know research. Because I no you don't know the area. Every place in the world have there own history. Why is it that different countries speak thesame language.

laudate:
Mohadana,

Why are you so interested in Issele-uku? 

I am interested because my fiancé say he will be punish if he live in a house with kids that is not his

Em pls issele uku people speak Enuani NOT Ika pls!

diamond98:


I am interested because my fiancé say he will be punish if he live in a house with kids that is not his

punish by who?

Obi is not an Igbo title. Obi is of Delta North origin and any king anywhere in the world with that title borrowed it from Delta north

Delta Igbo is Igbo. Issele Ukwu is an Igbo kingdom. One of Prince (later Eze) Chima's sons became the first king of Issele Ukwu.

See the full gist in this book.
https://www.amazon.com/History-Igbo-World-Ancient-Civilization-ebook/dp/B01K4AIUO8

nineone:
Obi is not an Igbo title. Obi is of Delta North origin and any king anywhere in the world with that title borrowed it from Delta north

Maazi is not an Igbo title. Maazi is of Aro origin and any gentleman anywhere in the world with that title borrowed it from the Aro.

RedboneSmith:


Maazi is not an Igbo title. Maazi is of Aro origin and any gentleman anywhere in the world with that title borrowed it from the Aro.

that's your business brother. If Aro people are Igbo or says they're Igbo, then Maazi is correctly an Aro title and by extension Igbo title. But if Aro is not Igbo, Maazi is Aro and any other group with that title obviously borrowed from them

RedboneSmith:


Maazi is not an Igbo title. Maazi is of Aro origin and any gentleman anywhere in the world with that title borrowed it from the Aro.

Aro is Igbo.

igbodefender:


Aro is Igbo.

Can’t you see he was being ironic?

nineone:
Obi is not an Igbo title. Obi is of Delta North origin and any king anywhere in the world with that title borrowed it from Delta north

Hmm such mind blowing ignorance.

The op is clearly mischievous for posting this, I don't know what he/she gets to gain with this falsehood but whatever.

Probz:

Can’t you see he was being ironic?

Are you minding them?

***EDIT****

Never mind. Not worth it.