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Nsibidi is an ancient system of graphic communication indigenous to the Ejagham peoples of southeastern Nigeria and southwestern Cameroon in the Cross River region. It is also used by neighboring Ibibio, Efik and Igbo peoples. Aesthetically compelling and encoded, nsibidi does not correspond to any one spoken language. It is an ideographic script whose symbols refer to abstract concepts, actions or things and whose use facilitates communication among peoples speaking different languages. Nsibidi comprises nearly a thousand symbols that can be drawn in the air (as gestures), on the ground, on skin (as tattoos), on houses and on art forms, such as masks and textiles. Though it is enjoyed as an artistic practice by the general public, deeper knowledge of the nsibidi symbols is restricted to members of men's associations, which once controlled trade and maintained social and political order. http://africa.si.edu/exhibits/inscribing/nsibidi.html Nsibidi or Nsibiri is an ancient writing script used by the Igbos of Nigeria, and their neighbours the Ibibios and the Akangs. Remnants of the written scripts survive today. It’s use is mostly found among the secret cultic schools which still survive in Eastern Nigeria. It is also used in the Caribbeans where it was taken by the Africans who were enslaved and used by western imperialism to build the Americas. It can be found still in Cuba, Jamaica and Haiti, Venezuela and as far as Brazil. The results of a comparative between Iberian and Nsibiri is singularly striking. It raises an irresistible inference of solid and sustain contacts between the two culture. http://www.africaresource.com/rasta/sesostris-the-great-the-egyptian-hercules/cultural-and-literary-evidence-for-an-early-igbo-impact-on-western-civilization-in-europe/
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goldfish80:that was what i was trying to let one urchin called notobs he wont understand or are aros no more igbos again look at efik man trying to claim funny things |
dont ge me started, who are you and who is attaching himself to minority like you, take your damn fuckingg time...look at small you , what do you know about ekpo, is it only in calabar that they have ekpo, dude, behave yourself, as if ekpo is the science wonder of the universe, a bunch of old men in a fetish thing saying shiitsss how dare you say the word, i am attaching my self to you, what a travesty, do you forget that we have igbos in cross river, or have you forgotten so soon that the governore imoke of your so called state is an igbo from agbo clan of izzi with his wife, or do you want to doubt or sweep that under carpet... look at dog nose, now go and eat dog and never qoute me, again, you should even be happy that i am responding an efik goon like you ....i ask you a simple question that you couldnt answer what the hell is the meaning of NSIBIDI, your there talking trash, its because of this stupidity of yours that they sold bakassi now bounce and dont quote me again notobs: |
notobs:what is the meaning of the word "NSIBIDI" pls lets get cracking here, I know the meaning in Igbo but what is the meaning in Efik, the tonation of NSIBIDI isnt efik, cos efik language is nasalized not tonalized like Igbo But pls let learn today Tell me the meaning of word NSIBIDI in Efik |
notobs:Nsibidi is only one among a number of precolonial, indigenous writing systems of Southeast Nigeria. The actual origin of the Nsibidi writing system remains unknown. This comes as no surprise, seeing that Nsibidi is/was the product of secret societies and is/was heavily associated with secret and magical rituals. Europeans first discovered the script in 1905 among Igbo-speaking people. However, the use of Nsibidi and its associated secret societies was also widespread in what is now known as Cross Rivers state. Though the actual origin of Nsibidi is unknown, common consensus links the writing system to what is now the Cross Rivers geographical region. Some historians even take it further and assert that the Ekoi people (the Ejagham) are the ones responsible for the early development of the Nsibidi script. Notwithstanding the Ekoi assertion, the Cross River theory has credence. Going by oral tradition from various communities within Southeast Nigeria, the diffusion pattern of the Nsibidi-associated secret societies is apparently traceable to the Cross Rivers region. Whether or not it is Ekoi specifically is not conclusive (at least, insomuch as I have been able to find out).i am in my 30s and I have grown up to see nsibidi signs and my part of igbo land is very far from cross river One thing I can categorically say is that nsibidi is an igbo word i would also love to knbow if it is an Efik word also, but the origin of NSIBIDI cant be said who developed it first and who refined it, but whenever Nsibidi is talked about what comes up is Igbo AND eFIK Igbo and Efik had this long term relationship which they still maintain till today so NSIBIDI is just a point to prove that. Who Invented it we do not know and Who refined the invention we do not know, just like Ekpe society, who inented and refined the Ekpe amongst the two culrtures we do not know One thing is sure, they Igbo and Efiks are good neighbours |
notobs:Nsibidi is only one among a number of precolonial, indigenous writing systems of Southeast Nigeria. The actual origin of the Nsibidi writing system remains unknown. This comes as no surprise, seeing that Nsibidi is/was the product of secret societies and is/was heavily associated with secret and magical rituals. Europeans first discovered the script in 1905 among Igbo-speaking people. However, the use of Nsibidi and its associated secret societies was also widespread in what is now known as Cross Rivers state. Though the actual origin of Nsibidi is unknown, common consensus links the writing system to what is now the Cross Rivers geographical region. Some historians even take it further and assert that the Ekoi people (the Ejagham) are the ones responsible for the early development of the Nsibidi script. Notwithstanding the Ekoi assertion, the Cross River theory has credence. Going by oral tradition from various communities within Southeast Nigeria, the diffusion pattern of the Nsibidi-associated secret societies is apparently traceable to the Cross Rivers region. Whether or not it is Ekoi specifically is not conclusive (at least, insomuch as I have been able to find out).i am in my 30s and I have grown up to see nsibidi signs and my part of igbo land is very far from cross river One thing I can categorically say is that nsibidi is an igbo word i would also love to knbow if it is an Efik word also, but the origin of NSIBIDI cant be said who developed it first and who refined it, but whenever Nsibidi is talked about what comes up is Igbo AND eFIK Igbo and Efik had this long term relationship which they still maintain till today so NSIBIDI is just a point to prove that. Who Invented it we do not know and Who refined the invention we do not know, just like Ekpe society, who inented and refined the Ekpe amongst the two culrtures we do not know One thing is sure, they Igbo and Efiks are good neighbours |
notobs:By far the oldest form of writing recorded in Africa aside Hieroglyphs is the Nsibidi writing. The Nsibidi set of symbols is independent of Roman, Latin or Arabic influence and a completely indigenous creation of its African inventors. Also known as Nsibiri, Nchibiddi or Nchibiddy, Nsibidi writing is an ancient ideographic writing system that is indigenous to the Uguakima, Ebe or Uyanga ethnic groups of western Africa and dates back between 4000 and 5000 BC. The writing in found in the cultures of Cross River among the Ekoi, Efik, Igbo people, and related peoples of southeastern Nigeria and Cameroon. http://www.feelnubia.com/index.php/culture/tongues/133-the-ancient-nsibidi-writing-system.html |
notobs:MY BROTHER I WILL LOVE US TO BE A BIT INTELLECTUAL, DO YOU KNOW THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE CULTURAL GROUP, MAYBE YOU WILL NOT UNDERSTAND EITHER YOU ARE A YORUBA THAT IS A BIT FAR, BROTHER WE LEARN EVERYDAY, NSIBIDI IS PREDOMINANT IN IGBO AND EGEGHAM OR EFIKS CULTURURE, FOR US TO START THIS ARGUEMENT WHAT IS THE MEANING OF NSIBIDI THEN FROM WHICH LANGUAGE IS IT, THEN WE CAN TALK WHERE IT ORIGINATES PLEASE WHAT IS THE MEANING OF NSIBIDI THEN GIVE ME THE PROVES OF NOT IN IGBO CULTURE GIVE ME ALSO THE PROVE OF EKPE NOT IN IGBO CULTURE, IT WILL BE FROM THERE WE CAN MOVE ON, INSTEAD OF TALKING WITHOUT PROVES GIVE US REFERENCES AS I AM DOING AND HAVE GIVEN ...THIS IS HOW INTELLECTUAL WORK IS DONE USE REFERENCE TO BACK UP YOUR ARGUEMENT http://www.scribd.com/doc/63616534/Ikpo-Nsibidi-Igbo http://igbophilia./tag/nsibidi/ |
notobs:my dear this is not a peniss measuring contest, the word or name NSIBIDI is just igbo, meaning from the begining or earlier depending on the contest, mind you we are here to learn and we in south east with efik has so many similarity in culture till today, i do not expect you in South West to understnad this miasma but maube check this link out biko http://ukpuru.tumblr.com/page/3 |
The Ekpe is a men’s society found in Abiriba, Aro-chukwu, Ohafia and many other Bende communities in Igbo land, it is a variation of the important Egbo Ejagham ( Ekoi) in the Upper Cross-River as well as the Efik Ekpe Society of Calabar. Egbo means leopard in Ejagham, while Ekpe is also the Efik/Ibibio word for the powerful creature (leopard) which is the symbol of the organisation. It is pertinent to note that Agu is the name of the leopard in Igbo, therefore it is clear that the Cross-River Igbos borrowed the Efik/Ibibio word. In Aro-chukwu and Bende, the Ekpe society was the main legislative and judicial force in community government in the days of old. The striking, symbol-laden fabric of stich and dyed indigo and white (Ukara) is the Ekpe cloth in which the esoteric “language” of Nsibidi is embodied. Strong creatures of the forest, are important symbols of the Ukara cloth and this symbolizes the powerful authority of the Ekpe society. Nsibidi is an ancient system of graphic communication dating back to at least AD 170. It has a variety of different characters and is indigenous to areas of Southeastern Nigeria and Southwestern Cameroon in the Cross River region, some of the major towns and cities that use Nsibidi are Abiriba, Arochukwu, Calabar, Ikom , Ohafia and other smaller towns within the Ejagham/Ekoi , Efik, Ibibio and Igbo speaking nationalities, it was also taken to Cuba and the Americas via the Trans-Atlantic slave trade. The Nsibidi name changed among the different groups, for example among the Igbo it is generally known as Nsibiri while in Cuba it is called Anaforuana. Nsibidi is aesthetically compelling, encoded and does not correspond to any spoken language. It is a graphic script whose symbols refer to abstract concepts, actions and whose use facilitates communication among peoples speaking different languages. It comprises of hundreds of symbols that can be drawn in the air (as gestures, on the ground, on skin (as tattoos), on houses, on art forms, such as masks and textiles (Ukara). The early European missionaries and writers were able to record about 200 of these Nsibidi characters. The Ekpe entourage comprises of the knit-bodied maskers “the runners” who are said to be the servants or slaves of Ekpe from the spirit world, when the masquerade is dancing it continuously sends signals and messages (Nsibidi) which only the initiated can understand. Each movement of the masquerade tells a story. In the ancient times the runners carried out regulatory functions in the name of presiding Ekpe spirit. The Ekpe spirit is housed within the Ukara- dressed “stationary masker” Uluo Ekpe (the house of Ekpe) from which the mysterious voice of Ekpe is heard during the funeral celebrations of its members. The Ekpe Abiriba was brought from the Ena clan in the upper Cross-River during migration, hence in one of their songs, they say “Ekpe Ya Nko”, Nko being one of the homes of Abiriba Ena. To confirm the authenticity of the origin of the Abiriba Kingdom, the Ekpe Abiriba added a replica of a canoe and paddle to the Ekpe entourage indicating the crossing of the river, when the replica canoe is in motion it is referred to as Ubom Marima, the good boat. The exhibition of the Ekpe society entourage is quite spectacular and it is with pleasure that we share with you pictures of the Ekpe entourage, which again would be on display during the Igwa Mang festivities in Abiriba this December. notobs:
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myproperty:WHO TOLD YOU, ONLY THE NAME NSIBIDI, IS AN IGBO NAME, NSIBIDI IS JUST AS IGBO AS THE NAME CAN BE, MIND YOU IGBO AND EFIKS SHARE A LOT CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTIXCALLY...DO YOU KNOW THAT EKPE IS STILL PRACTISED IN SOME PART OF IGBO LAND LIKE ARO AND AROS ARE SCATTED IN IGBO LAND THERE IS A MASQUARADE CALLED EKPO NOW HOW DARE YOU SAY SUCH...YOUR HATRED FOR IGBO IS SOMETHING IGBO HAD A ROBUST CIVILIZATION EVEN BEFORE THE WHITE MAN V VIA THE ANCIENT KINGDOM OF BIAFRA so do not rewrite history |
Nsibidi is a system of symbols indigenous to what is now southeastern Nigeria that is apparently an ideographic script, though there have been suggestions that it includes logographic elements. The symbols are at least several centuries old: Early forms appeared on excavated pottery as well as what are most likely ceramic stools and headrests from the Calabar region, with a range of dates from 400 to 1400 CE. There are thousands of nsibidi symbols, of which over 500 have been recorded. They were once taught in a school to children. Many of the signs deal with love affairs; those that deal with warfare and the sacred are kept secret. Nsibidi is used on wall designs, calabashes, metals, leaves, swords, and tattoos. It is primarily used by the Ekpe leopard secret society, which is found across Cross River among the Ekoi, Efik, Igbo people, and other nearby peoples. Outside knowledge of nsibidi came in 1904 when T.D. Maxwell noticed the symbols. Before the British colonisation of the area, nsibidi was divided into a sacred version and a public, more decorative version which could be used by women. There are thousands of nsibidi symbols, of which over 500 have been recorded. They were once taught in a school to children. Many of the signs deal with love affairs; those that deal with warfare and the sacred are kept secret.[7] Nsibidi is used on wall designs, calabashes, metals (such as bronze), leaves, swords, and tattoos.[2][8] It is primarily used by the Ekpe leopard secret society (also known as Ngbe or Egbo), which is found across Cross River among the Ekoi, Efik, Igbo people, and other nearby peoples. Outside knowledge of nsibidi came in 1904 when T.D. Maxwell noticed the symbols.[4] Before the British colonisation of the area, nsibidi was divided into a sacred version and a public, more decorative version which could be used by women.[8] Aspects of colonisation such as Western education and Christian doctrine drastically reduced the number of nsibidi-literate people, leaving the secret society members as some of the last literate in the symbols.[9] Nsibidi was and is still a means of transmitting Ekpe symbolism. Nsibidi was transported to Cuba and Haiti via the Atlantic slave trade, where it developed into the anaforuana and veve symbols.[10][11] Court Cases - "Ikpe"[edit] The Ikpe from Enyong written in nsibidi as recorded by J. K. Macgregor Nsibidi was used in judgement cases known as 'Ikpe' in some Cross River communities. Macgregor was able to retrieve and translate an nsibidi record from Enyong of an ikpe judgement. The record is of an Ikpe or judgement case. (a) The court was held under a tree as is the custom, (b) the parties in the case, (c) the chief who judged it, (d) his staff (these are enclosed in a circle), (e) is a man whispering into the ear of another just outside the circle of those concerned, (f) denotes all the members of the party who won the case. Two of them (g) are embracing, (h) is a man who holds a cloth between his finger and thumbs as a sign of contempt. He does not care for the words spoken. The lines round and twisting mean that the case was a difficult one which the people of the town could not judge for themselves. So they sent to the surrounding towns to call the wise men from them and the case was tried by them (j) and decided; (k) denotes that the case was one of adultery or No. 20.[15]
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WISE MEN WILL ALWAYS COME FROM THE EAST, THE IGBO HAD THEIR BANKING SYSTEMS, WRITING SYSTEM, POLITICAL SYSTEM AND EVEN JUDICIARY SYSTEM DIFFERENT FROM THE WHITES AND NO WONDER THEY WERE NOT COLONISED DIRECTLY UNLIKE OTHER NIGERIRIANS THEY EVEN FOUGHT WARS WITH THE COLONIALS LIKE ARO WARS AND EKUMEKU WARS I KNOW ABOUT THE NSIBIDI WRITING MissMeiya: |
I KNEW IT WILL COME TO THIS, I HAVE ALWAYS SEEN THIS FROM THE DAY THEY STARTED MAKING USELESS PHONES IN NAME OF LUMIA AND THEIR MARRIAGE TO MICROSOFT REST IN PEACE NOKIA #TEAM MOROROLA DROID RAZR |
*GRABS POP CORN AND CANDY WITH A BOTTLE OF 7UP* LET SEE HOW THIS WILL END |
sammyyoung2:THAT IS A CLASSIC...LOL, I BROUGHT ONE TO MY GUYS HOUSE, I DID NOT WANT MADAM TO KNOW, MEN THAT BABE ARSE WAS DA BOMB BUT WHEN SHE PULLED OFF HER CLOTHES, BOBS , THE ROOM SO CHANGED ORDOUR THAT MY PRICKK AUTOMATICALLY BECAME FLACID AND PLACID.... I JUST GAVE HER MONEY TO GO, DIDNT TOUCH HER MY FRIEND CATEGORICALLY WARNED ME IN A CLEAR MANNER NEVER TO BRING THAT GIRL AGAIN WE HAD TO BUY AIR FRESHNER |
E GET ONE WEY I GIVE LIFT ONE DAY, AS SHE ENTER THE CAR, FRONT SEAT NA SO THE CAR BEGIN SMELL, I WAS FORCED TO PUT OFF THE AC SO THAT AIR CAN ENTER AND IT IS JUST TOO BAD THAT I WANTED TO TELL HER OFF, NOW THAT BABE NA BIG GIRL BUT HER TOTO DEY SMELL LIKE DEAD HORSE |
ONE THING I HAVE NOTICED HERE IN LAGOS IS THAT WOMEN URINATE PUBLICLY ANYHOW AND THEY DO NOT USE TISSUES, I THINK THAT IS ALSO ONE CAUSE OF SMELLY TOTO, NOW TIGHT JEANS ALWAYS, THAT PLACE WILL BE HOT AND SWAMPY, AND YOU KNOW MARSHLANDS SMELLS SO TH TOTO WILL SMELL I JUST CANT STAND THIS AND STOP BUYING OKIRIKA CHEAP PANTS AND FINALLY DONT WEAR A PANT MORE THAN SIX HOURS, I JUST CANT IMAGINE ME TELLING YOU GIRLS THIS... I HAVE NOTICED THAT MOST GIRLS WEAR A PANT THROUGH A DAY..DAMN |
EroticAngelina:Tell her to shave her toto hair, they you have to use douche, how i wish i know you in person i have some good ones I got in EU, maybe i can send you some, they are in tube form and you can use it to wash your toto and it tightens it also, now dont fucckk around, different spermss aint good for you and your friend...then know that ... Bacterial vaginosis Bacterial vaginosis (BV) sounds like a big scary term, but it’s actually very common. In fact, BV is the most common cause of vaginal odor, according to the Mayo Clinic. What stress does to your body Every vagina is filled with naturally occurring bacteria, and BV is simply an overgrowth of that bacteria. According to Mary M. Galenberg, M.D., OB-GYN for the Mayo Clinic, most women in their reproductive years will experience at least one case of BV. The cause is unknown, but unprotected sex and frequent douching can put you at a higher risk. Other symptoms include itching, soreness and discharge. Some cases of BV will go away on their own, but Planned Parenthood recommends that all women with BV symptoms visit their doctor for treatment to prevent rare but serious complications. Treatment for BV is usually as simple as a course of antibiotics. Yeast infection A yeast infection is also very common (and very uncomfortable!). They present much like BV, with the addition of a thick, white discharge. Yeast infections don’t require antibiotics and instead can be treated with one- or three-course vaginal anti-fungal treatments. Your doctor may also recommend a one-time oral anti-fungal treatment. Symptoms of a yeast infection Treatment for yeast infections has become very simple and can even be purchased over-the-counter. Most of these treatments tend to get messy, so it’s better to use them overnight. Galenberg recommends you visit your doctor if you are experiencing these symptoms but have never been diagnosed with a yeast infection, as well as if treatment doesn’t resolve the symptoms or you get four or more infections in one year. Sexually transmitted diseases Some STDs can cause feminine odor, the most common being chlamydia and gonorrhea. Both diseases are common and easy to treat, but can cause serious complications if they go untreated. Unfortunately, both are also often undiagnosed because they may or may not produce symptoms. The most common symptoms of chlamydia and gonorrhea include painful urination and puss-like discharge, although an unpleasant odor is often present as well. See your doctor immediately if you are experiencing any of these symptoms and avoid risk by abstaining or using protection during sex. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) occurs when bacteria (usually sexually transmitted) travel through the vagina into the uterus. It is often a late-stage result of an undiagnosed STD, such as chlamydia. PID usually isn’t diagnosed until you experience chronic pain or have trouble getting pregnant because it often doesn’t have symptoms. If symptoms of PID do present, they may include pelvic pain, odor, heavy discharge, fever, fatigue, painful intercourse or painful urination. PID can often be treated with antibiotics, though it may leave behind scar tissue that has lasting effects. According to Galenberg, lasting effects might include chronic pain, infertility or ectopic pregnancies. Poor feminine hygiene It’s possible that the cause for your feminine odor may be nothing more than poor hygiene. We’ve got a lot of complicated parts down there, and caring for them isn’t always easy. Make sure you’re covering all your bases to keep your lady parts fresh and clean. First and foremost, make sure you’re washing thoroughly every day. Women have oil and sweat glands in the vaginal area that, while completely natural, can cause odor if not attended to. Use mild, fragrance-free soaps, because anything else can upset that sensitive area and lead to even more troubles. Make sure you wipe from front to back after using the restroom and wear clean underwear every day, even if you don’t have time to shower. 12 Must-haves for women's health There are a lot of products out there that claim to help with odor and keep our parts “presentable,” but stay away from them. Douches, sprays, cloths and creams all claim to help women achieve some sort of super-cleanliness, but they actually cause more problems than they solve. Douches remove some of the bacteria that work to keep your vagina healthy, and scented products have been known to cause irritation. Quick Tip Wear underwear with a cotton crotch. It'll wick moisture away from your body and keep you dry, which will help stop odor. |
THIS CANT BE TERTIARY INSTITUTION, THE LOOK LIKE VILLGE PRIMARY SCHOOLS |
if we are not connected to our roots do you want us to be connected to your root or become rootless this why i love been igbo |
SenatorJames:oh you mean her toto ? |
ikweremilitant:I am impressed with this truth...may u live long |
atlwireles:Simply that they will look down on pest that all and not business traveleers |
PStacks:I wont have a yoruba man that defraud a white man and they will see me as a fraudster courtesy of the yoruba dupe without knowing the scars on his face That is the problem and they wouldnt see the scars and his black face That is the problem |
atlwireles:It depends...i was at eu some weeks ago i never had issues with boko haram simply my name is christian name and i was in a conference and staying in top notch place so u can see i was giving tips to whites and asian..they did my laundry Now i never stayed in ghetto flew lufthansa so why wont i be accorded respect Yes boko haram is a dent and politicians terrible |
9jawear:That is the idiot Rest in peace This is one nigeria |
Guys that bleach have their mentality bleached Ask alao |
Its better to kill hersef than commit suicide....dame But wait she must be from dysfunctional home where love is a luxury |
Samsonklin:The child is lucky Having such a woman as mum sucks |
[quote author=Ajizeera post=28030883][/quote]Igbos aint saint but we frown on stuffs like that and we have a low tendency to cheat not that we dont have nymphos...that is found in every tribe So but there are consequences |
People say its ritual but i have this to say In igboland where i come from its a taboo for a woman that is married to cheat and there migbt be consequences But if a woman is preg and cheat greater consequencres wil abound The woman might die and the man miserable As a young man...never u sleep with people wives Its that bad I am taking from igbotic point of view |
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) she told me that she knows that I'm giving her that perfume because of her vagina odor..and I felt so bad for her
Nigerians are blamed for crimes committed by other Africans. As people assume all blacks are the same, mostly in Europe. Other Africans also get the heat from issues caused by Nigerians. The people in Germany treat you in the same way and manner you treat yourselves. Blacks/Africans hate themselves, don't expect anything better from a German. Is not a yoruba, Igbo or Hausa thing. It would be a Kenyan, Togolese or Ivorian.