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Yoruba Onitsha, Orisha

Introduction: By PHILIP EMEAGWALI

I am a Yoruba by birth (born in Akure, western region) and Igbo by
heritage. As a native Onitsha Igbo, I trace my ancestry to Eze Chima,
a prince who rebelled against the Benin royal dynasty and emigrated
from the kingdom. Other Igbos that trace their lineage to Eze Chima
include Onicha-Ukwu, Onicha-Olona, Onicha-Ugbo, Obior,
Issele-Ukwu, Issele-Mkpima, Issele-Azagba, Ezi, Abeh and Obamkpa.

Native Onitshans speak a dialect of the Igbo language with several
Benin/Yoruba words such as "Obi" (of Onitsha) and "Oba" (of Benin).
In fact, the word Onitsha (Onicha) is a corruption of the god "Orisha."
The bini name for River Niger is Ohinmwin. The Onicha Igbo call it
"Orinmili." In a few years, we will have DNA tests that proves (or
disproves) the Onitsha-Benin-Yoruba connection.

In fact, a lost dialect of the Yoruba language, called Olukwumu, is
spoken in Brazil and in a few Igbo communities named Anioma,
Idumu-Ogu, Ubulubu, Ugboba, Ugbodu, and Ukwunzu
(M. A. Onwuejeogwu, 1987 Ahiajoku Lecture

The absence Olukwumu in core Yoruba land proves that these
communities are the Lost Yoruba Tribe that were fleeing from
slave raiders. (Excerpt)

http://www.assatashakur.org/forum/traditional/6833-yoruba-onitsha-orisha.html


Follow this link to read up on what Emeagwuali has to say . . . . .

http://emeagwali.com/photos/yoruba/photo-essay-on-yoruba.html

rotflmao!

there is nothing pesin no go see for this world

now ema na yoruba

anioma too

well i have said they are not igbo

Chyz*:

rotflmao!

Read up on what Philip has to say. You will be surprised. The current Igbo language was from the Ancient Yoruba language, the OLUKUNMI. I am surprise as well. Who knew Igbos are actually Yorubas . . . .

alj_harem:



there is nothing pesin no go see for this world

now ema na yoruba

anioma too

well i have said they are not igbo

It was Philip Emeagwali that said it ooo not me. Follow his conversation on his site for more information.
http://emeagwali.com/photos/yoruba/photo-essay-on-yoruba.html

wired123:

Read up on what Philip has to say. You will be surprised. The current Igbo language was from the Ancient Yoruba language, the OLUKUNMI. I am surprise as well. Who knew Igbos are actually Yorubas . . . .

yes they were

they evolved for 1000's of years mating with , ,.,.,.,.,. and now you know what, we have igbo

anioma is defienatly a yoruba clan

maybe that is why they voted ACN

These Onicha Igbo. . .

Their names portrays them perfectly.  

alj_harem:

yes they were

they evolved for 1000's of years mating with , ,.,.,.,.,. and now you know what, we have igbo

anioma is defienatly a yoruba clan

May be this might explain OBJ and his father look-alike from Onitsha. But it just sounds ridiculous to be honest. How can Igbos be Yorubas and vis-versa. A bit of research from another scientist other than Philip would certainly shed more light on this.

Justcash:

Even Jesus go laugh for this one.

why

is it not the smartest person in igboland that said this one

EzeUche_:

These Onicha Igbo. . .

Their names portrays them perfectly.  

abi my brother

i don't think they are igbo though

Justcash:

Even Jesus go laugh for this one.

Bros, it was Philip ooo. Check his site for more info!!!

Obasanjo says his father was not Obi of Onitsha

http://transparencyng.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2613:obasanjo-says-his-father-was-a-yoruba-man&catid=105:personality&Itemid=151
This explain a lot!!!
Onitsha-Yoruba-Benin connection.

History

The history of Onitsha began with the migration of its people from the Benin Empire towards the end of early part of the Sixteenth Century AD. The migration was as a result of a wave of unrest, war and displacement unleashed by the Islamic movement from North Africa.

It was during their passage through the outskirts of Ile-Ife that they acquired the name Onitsha - a corruption of the Yoruba word Orisha and Udo, the famous shrine worshiped by the people. As time went on, the combination of the two words, Onitsha for Orisha and Ado for Udo culminated in the present name , Onitsha Ado.

The people of Onitsha left the out skirts of Ile-Ife and resettled in the Benin Kingdom and soon established themselves as one of the clans in the Benin Kingdom exercising all the rights and privileges attached thereon.

As a result of a long process of acculturation in Benin, the Onitsha people jealously guarded their acquired rights particularly with regard to their revered Shrine Udo.

It was suggested that the reason why the Onitsha people quarreled with Oba Esigie, (1404-1550), of Benin was because of the slight, the Oba gave their shrine-Udo. It was customary for newly installed Oba to pay homage to all important Shrines in the Benin Kingdom by slaughtering a cow in the shrines enclave. Oba Esigie failed to do this at the Onitsha people's Udo-Shrine, hence the quarrel.

It took the Onitsha people several years before they got to Obior and Ilah and finally crossed the River Niger and established Onitsha Ado. They stopped at several places in the then Mid-West now called Delta State, places like Agbor, Issele-Uku, etc. This explains the affinity with the inhabitants of Delta State like Ilah, Issele-Uku, Obbaamkpa, Onitsha-Olona, Onitsha Ugbo, Agbo, Obior, Onitsha Ukwu and so on.

Another version hold that the people of Onitsha were part of the Edo tribe. It is for this reason that Onitsha people fondly call their town "Onitsha Ado N'Idu" meaning Onitsha of Edo Origin. It is also believed that the emigrants were nicknamed "Onitsha" only after their exodus from Benin by people whose territories they marched through, ravaging all that stood in their way. The name Onitsha has also been translated to mean dispenser. It reflects the manner the emigrants dealt with obstacles placed on their route by adjourning towns and villages.
http://nigerianwiki.com/wiki/Onitsha

onitsha is igboland

wonders sahll never end.

Ogbomoso is Minnesota

Aso rock in Ogun State,

Nnewi is an hausaland and ojukwu is ibb's elder brother

BENIN IS GODFATHER OF INDIGBO AND YORUBAS.

BENIN BIG BROS I HEAIL UNA OHH

@POST


Has it occurred to those who would want to stand historical facts on their heads that if the alleged migrations of numerous people from Benin Empire were true, there would have been nobody left in Benin Empire?

Ridiculous

EzeUche_:

These Onicha Igbo. . .

Their names portrays them perfectly.  

You've always supported this guy but why are you denying him this time ? I'm sure the father of internet wouldn't have any problem using all his super computers to trace his genealogy .

ROFLMAO

Please you guys should not crucify him for the past is beyond our knowledge.One thing for sure is that there is Ado in Igboland and there is Ado in Yorubaland.Olukunmi or Igala might be our missing link.I bow out.

Onicha people are connected with Bini and Igala. Igala is connected with Bini and Yoruba. Who's to say that Philip isn't on to something? Although, the route he is taking is questionable, to say the least (Onitsha/Onicha/Orisha . . . uhm. . ).

kasiem:

Nnewi is an hausaland and ojukwu is ibb's elder brother

don't be dumb haba

he is one of african greatest scientist according to igbos

thus he denouns he igbo linkage and went to yoruba

he has denied any connection with igbo

Whats so surprising about that ?
Present day Igbo is a civilization made up of migrants from far and near.
Which explains the the fact that Igbo is the most varietal language.

Same can be said about England who trace their roots from various parts of Europe and Scandinavia, Bavaria and Rome and even Greece.
Some even claim that the royal family is from Germany.
These does not make them any less English.

A certain philosopher once said that civilization is the coming 2gether of cultures.
That is also why the Igbos throughout history has never had a central control.

Only uncivilized remote tribes can claim a common ancestory.
But I no call anybody name o !

RoadStar:

Whats so surprising about that ?
Present day Igbo is a civilization made up of migrants from far and near.
Which explains the the fact that Igbo is the most varietal language.

Same can be said about England who trace their roots from various parts of Europe and Scandinavia, Bavaria and Rome and even Greece.
Some even claim that the royal family is from Germany.
These does not make them any less English.

A certain philosopher once said that civilization is the coming 2gether of cultures.
That is also why the Igbos throughout history has never had a central control.

Only uncivilized remote tribes can claim a common ancestory.
But I no call anybody name o !

i think that is a bad anology

if u talk of england, a least they acknolege they are english people but with german or what ever linage

ema said he is yoruba and acknologe his igbo linage

born and breed in akure

wired123:

Yoruba
The most comprehensive source of photographs on Yorubas.

Yoruba Onitsha, Orisha

Introduction: By PHILIP EMEAGWALI

I am a Yoruba by birth (born in Akure, western region) and Igbo by
heritage. As a native Onitsha Igbo, I trace my ancestry to Eze Chima,
a prince who rebelled against the Benin royal dynasty and emigrated
from the kingdom. Other Igbos that trace their lineage to Eze Chima
include Onicha-Ukwu, Onicha-Olona, Onicha-Ugbo, Obior,
Issele-Ukwu, Issele-Mkpima, Issele-Azagba, Ezi, Abeh and Obamkpa.

Native Onitshans speak a dialect of the Igbo language with several
Benin/Yoruba words such as "Obi" (of Onitsha) and "Oba" (of Benin).
In fact, the word Onitsha (Onicha) is a corruption of the god "Orisha."
The bini name for River Niger is Ohinmwin. The Onicha Igbo call it
"Orinmili." In a few years, we will have DNA tests that proves (or
disproves) the Onitsha-Benin-Yoruba connection.

In fact, a lost dialect of the Yoruba language, called Olukwumu, is
spoken in Brazil and in a few Igbo communities named Anioma,
Idumu-Ogu, Ubulubu, Ugboba, Ugbodu, and Ukwunzu
(M. A. Onwuejeogwu, 1987 Ahiajoku Lecture

The absence Olukwumu in core Yoruba land proves that these
communities are the Lost Yoruba Tribe that were fleeing from
slave raiders. (Excerpt)

http://www.assatashakur.org/forum/traditional/6833-yoruba-onitsha-orisha.html


Follow this link to read up on what Emeagwuali has to say . . . . .

http://emeagwali.com/photos/yoruba/photo-essay-on-yoruba.html

The problem is that the author is talking from a modern concept.

He is Yoruba by birth as he was born in Yorubaland.
The same way Obama is American by birth.

He is Igbo from Onitsha by Heritage
As Obama is Kenyan by Heritage.

But he was referring to his ancestral influence.
Philip has always been a pro-black Pan-African.

He is a modern man while some of you are just tribesman.

RoadStar:

The problem is that the author is talking from a modern concept.

He is Yoruba by birth as he was born in Yorubaland.
The same way Obama is American by birth.

He is Igbo from Onitsha by Heritage
As Obama is Kenyan by Heritage.

But he was referring to his ancestral influence.
Philip has always been a pro-black Pan-African.

He is a modern man while some of you are just tribesman.

obama has kenya linage but he is american now

philp has igbo linage but he is yoruba now (he as been sucessfully been yorubaized and so will his children and other generations)

The problem is that the author is talking from a modern concept.

He is Yoruba by birth as he was born in Yorubaland.
The same way Obama is American by birth.

He is Igbo from Onitsha by Heritage
As Obama is Kenyan by Heritage.