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[quote author=PAGAN 9JA]duhh! it means ruler/leader[/quote]o k Mr. sarcasm... I did not know if it meant exactly that or maybe father/chief ruler

but thanks for answering

I am American and would like to know, does the word or title "Oba" means king?

interesting post...the paddles look to have wing creatures on the top. Can anyone tell me what they symbolize?

Good luck

bokohalal: Skeptical about your American claim because non -Edos call us Binis.
To oblige you.
Yam as pounded yam(ema) is used during worship of Gods such as Ogun or Olokun.
Cooked yam porridge,without any oil but spiced and with the sacrificed animal,is eaten at Ogun shrine. It is one of the most delicious foods on earth.
Whole or cut up yam is burnt and placed on Esu shrine.
To keep death away from a house,yam is cut up,cooked and then mashed with red palm oil and cowries and placed around the house.
Same with sacrifices to 'elders of the night'(eniwaren ason). The yam dish is placed at junctions close by. This is called 'izobo'.
The mashed yam earlier mentioned is called 'obobo'.
No other food crop is so used. Corn/maize is sometimes substituted for yam at Esu shrine.

Thanks a lot....I am Black American living in Texas. I have no reason to lie about that. I am researching words, roots and West African culture to gain a better understanding. I found words through Google search that I wrote in the message.

bokohalal: Before the introduction of cassava by Europeans it is safe to say the Binis had yam as a staple.
Yam is in a class of its own. It is varied and is the only crop or food fit enough to worship the Gods.
There is no cassava, in any form, used at any shrine. A retired Police Officer neighbour till date has never eaten eba or drank garri. It is below his dignity to do so .
Unlike some people,eba or garri is not eaten at a Bini occassion. Never.

Hello I am American and have no understanding about Edo culture. You stated Yam is the only food fit to worship the Gods could you explain this to me. Also I would like to know what does duwa in the Ede-duwa(Oduduwa) means. I asked it in another NL post but got no response. Thanks

could someone please tell me exactly what the word "duwa" means in english

Thanks

Could some one explain what the name Idoni (or Andoni) means? I am interested in knowing.

Hello again

I have a question I am hoping someone will answer without giving me wiki quote. This question I kind of asked before but no response, so I'll try again. Could someone tell me in detail about "the belly of Dan". I want to know the origin of the kingdom,the people or any info that is relevant.

Thanks

I haven't gained much my posts don't get noticed enough for response. My questions are either too broad or too specific. I came to this site looking for info and I leave desiring the same thing. This site is a social forum and that is that for the most part.

Hello I am black american and researching African Tribes and countries. Could someone explain to me the people of benin. I read wiki and other sites but can not fully understand their origin. Dahomey was one name "belly of Dan" Yakouba is another name associated with the people. I want to know what is the history and origin of Yakouba, Dahomey (Dan) and the peoples.

Thanks

amor4ce: PAGAN 9JA may be able to help. How about you modify the topic/title to attract more attention.

i posted in the religion forum. maybe some one will help
or maybe someone here can tell me about the people of this place

http://mapcarta.com/25864198

Hello

I'm looking for info about the gargash people of nigeria. I found this on the web.
http://mapcarta.com/25864198

if any possess info about the people there such as history and origin. Please post

Thanks

ifyalways: Pratically nothing about them online.

Where's Pagan?

I only desire to know who they are and origin everything else (personal belief system)is irrelevant.

Thanks for answering.

Hello people

I am black american new to nairaland. I'm looking for information about borno gargash. Who are the people there and what is their history. Any and all info is welcomed.

Thanks
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