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 Culture › Re: Ika Akilika Ceremony by odumchi(mod): 4:33am On Oct 14, 2012 |
NRI_PRIEST, ndaa gi? |
| Culture › Re: Similarities Between The Igbo And Other Eastern Peoples by odumchi(mod): 9:46pm On Oct 13, 2012 |
Antivirus92: aro itself is a confederation of unrelated people.Again with your rash statements? You shall be hearing from Ibini Ukpabi. |
| Culture › Re: Delta Igbo, Bendel Igbo: What Does That Even Mean. by odumchi(mod): 8:46pm On Oct 13, 2012 |
ChinenyeN: Yea.. years of (in my honest conclusion) biased research on them and only them and practically no one else. But that's a different topic for a different day. Let me abstain from ranting.Okay. |
| Culture › Re: Who Is An Igbo/what Makes Someone An Igbo? by odumchi(mod): 8:41pm On Oct 13, 2012 |
hardbody: Nna Odika iwu nwa Aro OkigboIy wo. I kotara ya. Awu m onye Aro. Ndaa kwan ogo gonwo za na Okigbo? |
| Culture › Re: Similarities Between The Igbo And Other Eastern Peoples by odumchi(mod): 8:18pm On Oct 13, 2012 |
NRI PRIEST: But wasn't Aro a confederacy that comprises numerious communities including "Akpa",whom are not Igbo. Compare that to the Eri\Nri settlements that are homogeneous. Most of these places you mentioned Aros settle there as a very insignificant minority. For instance,we had Aro settlers in Umuoji and they came with the "Ubuni Ukpabi" but on getting to Umuoji they dropped the deity for the more powerful "ogwugwu Nri" and the "Ikenga". My point is that some of those ppl you call ndi Aro aren't really true Aros, as Aro were a united variety groups of ppl that formed the "Confederacy".You're misunderstanding the "Aro Confederacy". The Aro Confederacy was not a confederation of different communities/village groups, rather, it was a collection of politically united villages (within Arochukwu) that shared a common identity. These villages were responsible for the establishment of their own settlements, and eventually these settlements came to be dubbed "Aro settlements". Take Arondizuogu and Aro Ajalli for example. Arondizuogu was established by people from the Aro village of Amankwu, while Aro Ajalli was established by people from Ujari (a village in Arochukwu). Today, there are many groups in Igboland that have Aro history which was overshadowed overtime. For example, the original settlers of Arondizuogu spoke pure Aro, consulted Ibini Ukpabi, celebrated Ikeji, and used ekpo masquerades. Over time, due to their distance from the homeland, they lost many of the aspects of Aro culture and now Ndi Izuogu have mmanwu, take titles (Nze na Ozo), and speak an Nri-Oka dialect. Anyone that thinks Aro people are few in number is mistaken. Crowd turnout at the universal Aro conventions speak otherwise. 1 Like |
| Culture › Re: Who Is An Igbo/what Makes Someone An Igbo? by odumchi(mod): 9:12pm On Oct 12, 2012 |
XFive: Odumchi Ndaa aga imere?Nwanne avo m, o di ka I wu onye Aro? Ihe dum digba nma, ndaa kwan maka goo? |
| Culture › Re: Similarities Between The Igbo And Other Eastern Peoples by odumchi(mod): 9:08pm On Oct 12, 2012 |
| Culture › Re: Promoting The Culture Board On The Frontpage by odumchi(mod): 11:22pm On Oct 11, 2012 |
Andre Uweh: https://www.nairaland.com/1071844/igbo-what-makes-someone-igbo#12523095Thanks for the submission! |
| Culture › Re: Similarities Between The Igbo And Other Eastern Peoples by odumchi(mod): 11:21pm On Oct 11, 2012 |
ChinenyeN: Nku kwa ya; ndu ghara ya hoohaa (nkea bukwa soso ihe m choro ihu).Nna, o di egwu o. O dila njo nke nnaa? |
| Culture › Re: Origin Of Various Igbo Clans by odumchi(mod): 11:15pm On Oct 11, 2012 |
Antivirus92: When will you stop this your rubbish of igbo diversity? You write history of igbo communities ,yet you don't know and don't want to know the history of the igbos forming those communities!Enyi, ndaa? O di ngen wu iwe gi? |
| Culture › Re: Who Is An Igbo/what Makes Someone An Igbo? by odumchi(mod): 11:08pm On Oct 11, 2012 |
Chai Chineke mee! O nwe ihe nmadi ama avuvo na nairalandi a?  8 Likes |
| Culture › Re: Similarities Between The Igbo And Other Eastern Peoples by odumchi(mod): 10:53pm On Oct 11, 2012 |
Kedu ihe na-eme na ebe a? Ka m gwa unu, ihe a di ezigbote ihere. Unu abukwaghi umuaka ya mee unu kwesiri ima na omenala Igbo dicha iche-na-iche. O nweghi onye ka ibe ya buru onye Igbo. Egbe bere ugo bere. Nke si na ibe ya ebe kwa nku kwa ya. 2 Likes |
| Culture › Re: Letters From The Mods To The Members by odumchi(mod): 10:13pm On Oct 10, 2012 |
Dear members, I will be offline for approximately two days due to some unexpected urgencies. I will respond to all emails and notices upon my return. Thanks. |
| Culture › Re: Similarities Between The Igbo And Other Eastern Peoples by odumchi(mod): 10:03pm On Oct 10, 2012 |
biggzman: According to history,it is believe that the IBIBIO'S(annang etc)migrated from the igbo(Arochokwu).According to whose history? |
| Culture › Re: Delta Igbo, Bendel Igbo: What Does That Even Mean. by odumchi(mod): 4:04am On Oct 09, 2012 |
ChinenyeN: Ochi yie. People just need to stop with statements like the bolded. (not directed at you in particular, Odumchi).No offense taken. Well, that statement was made after years of research and archeological study. Until someone disproves it, [most] people will continue to believe it. |
| Culture › Re: I am feeling real gay right now... by odumchi(mod): 1:13am On Oct 09, 2012 |
The thing with Igbo deities is that they go by different names depending on what part of Igboland you are in and this can be confusing to some. Here are a just a few: Female yam deity (Ifejioku, Ivejioku) Market/business deity (Inyamahia, Inyamavia) Supreme deity (Chukwu, Obasi, Eke, Olisabuluwa, Osolobue, Osonobue) Thunder deity (Kamalu, Amadioha, Amadiora) Ability deity (Ikenga) 2 Likes |
| Culture › Re: Igbo Chieftaincy Titles by odumchi(mod): 9:09pm On Oct 08, 2012 |
In Arochukwu title-granting institutions are replaced with leopard societies. The primary leopard society in Arochukwu is Ekpe, and our particular version of Ekpe is divided into seven age grades. The functions of the age grades are similar to those of chieftancy title since they are both meant to recognize distinguished members of the society. However, membership into an age grade is not merely purchased with money but also requires the completion of a series of intricate rituals. Here are five (out of the seven) Ekpe age grades of Arochukwu that I remember: Mboko (the highest) Itaata Ikanga Akang Ebenko 1 Like |
| Culture › Re: Igbo Chieftaincy Titles by odumchi(mod): 6:22am On Oct 08, 2012*. Modified: 6:39am On Oct 08, 2012 |
This thread is very interesting. I find the thunderous Idemili titles ground-shaking and the gentle Isinweke titles graceful. I've also heard of "Dike di oha nma" (the good warrior of the people), "Aka na-eti nkwa" (the hand the plays the drums), and "Agu ji egbe" (the leopard with a gun). I, personally, have nothing to offer to this thread since Arochukwu doesn't award chieftaincy titles. However I would like to see more contributions. 1 Like |
| Literature › Re: Write A Description: Describe Her Beauty. by odumchi: 10:10pm On Oct 07, 2012 |
Nice thread, Emyo. Here's my [original] contribution: The following excerpt is from the diary of an English merchant sailor who describes his experiences in West Africa. This particular entry was written circa 1715. "We were as filthy as pigs as we sat there idly on that God-forsaken seacraft. The heavens were abuzz with the sounds of squawking seabirds as they danced along the shore, pecking at whatever caught their attention. From the sandy coast, I squinted as I saw the troop of negroes emerge along with their captors. What intrigued me most was the sheer pulchritude of their women. Like coals shining in the brilliance of the unforgiving fireplace flame, their skin bloomed with luster. As they marched out exhausted and weary, I felt a tinge of sympathy for these creatures, these native queens. I damned my soul for ever having a hand in the suffering of such damsels, but what could I do? As they moved across the sun-bleached shore, their breasts danced like the clanking iron pots of mother's old kitchen. As if reading my thoughts, one of them flashed a sorrowful look at me and I caught sight of her enchanting caramel eyes. Oh how lucky was I that such an innocent creature would shed a look at filthy beast such as I! My thoughts faded as I heard the crackle of a whip and saw the wicked black rope race through the air and kiss the back of one of them. She uttered a shout of despair and within myself I did the same. But coming to my senses, I looked away and sought to distract myself but to no avail. I thought to myself, 'how could jewels such as these be exiled to America?' I thought to keep one do myself" - Nathaniel Winters, Bight of Biafra, 1715. |
| Culture › Re: The Hierchy On The Continent by odumchi(mod): 11:52pm On Oct 06, 2012 |
Mrs..Chima:Lol. I don't think you understand well the situation of things in Nigeria - or Africa for that matter. I don't even know where to begin. somalia5: watch it this guy is not to be triffiled with. his a moderator.I'm harmless lol. |
| Culture › Re: Igbo Kwenu! Kwezuo Nu! Join Us If You're Proud To Be An Igbo Guy/lady by odumchi(mod): 7:41pm On Oct 06, 2012 |
Antivirus92: oke odumchi, mana iji idea na drop m statement! Lol!Ehe nu. I kwesiri igba afa tam I mara? NRI PRIEST: Odumchi,"odeshi" means "no cause for alarm"....Ighotago ?eeeh? O bu na ezi? M ghotala. |
| Culture › Re: Delta Igbo, Bendel Igbo: What Does That Even Mean. by odumchi(mod): 7:01pm On Oct 06, 2012*. Modified: 6:47pm On Oct 07, 2012 |
Abagworo: "Ali" is the oldest term used for land in Igbo language. That is why you can find it in the far East(Izii), far South(Ikwerre) far West(Ika) and central Igboland(Orlu). In between these regions "Ani", "Ana" and "Ala" are used. "Ula" is used in Ekpeye which is Igbo-related and "Eli" as a dialect of Ikwerre.How do you know that ali is the oldest Igbo name for land? As Chinenye pointed out, older communities use ala/ana instead of ali. Idemili and Nri (said to be the oldest Igbo communities) say ani and most of Delta also says ani. The rest of Anambra and most (if not all) of Enugu say ana. Most of Imo and Abia say ala while eastern Abia and parts of Ebonyi say ali. I'm also aware that certain groups in Rivers state say ali. I'm think there might be another explanation. |
| Culture › Re: Promoting The Culture Board On The Frontpage by odumchi(mod): 6:04pm On Oct 06, 2012 |
*Kails*:Done!  Fulaman198: I want to thank Odumchi and others for their fine work with the culture board. Please keep up the great work and contributions.We are at your service  2 Likes |
| Culture › Re: What Amuses You The Most About Nigerians? by odumchi(mod): 5:46pm On Oct 06, 2012 |
I find it amazing how Nigerians (the ones that I've come in contact with) are always hustling, working hard, and seeking social and economic elevation. Due to their hardwork, Nigerians have distinguished themselves in the diaspora. 7 Likes |
| Crime › Re: 3 Students Burnt To Death In Uniport by odumchi: 6:05am On Oct 06, 2012 |
Uwa wu popo. |
| Culture › Re: Delta Igbo, Bendel Igbo: What Does That Even Mean. by odumchi(mod): 5:36am On Oct 06, 2012 |
Abagworo: There is no word in Ika language for 'kingdom' the closest word is ali (land).I find it intriguing how the Ika say ali for land. Being Western Igbo, you'd expect them to say either ani or ana, but instead they say ali just like the Cross Riverian Igbo on the opposite side of Igboland. |
| Culture › Re: The Hierchy On The Continent by odumchi(mod): 12:09pm On Oct 05, 2012 |
Mrs.Chima:The UK doesn't have a royal family, rather England does. England is about 50 million people and is inhabited primarily by English people. Nigeria on the other hands is atleast 150 million in population and is inhabited by over 250 different peoples. At the same time, England is a nation/kingdom, Nigeria on the other hand is neither. There are probably hundreds of "kings" in Nigeria, and for most of them their influence does not extend past the traditional government of their localities. |
| Culture › Re: The Hierchy On The Continent by odumchi(mod): 1:43am On Oct 05, 2012*. Modified: 6:49pm On Oct 07, 2012 |
Mrs..Chima:Unlike England, Nigeria is a multi-ethnic and diverse country, therefore it doesn't have a central traditional ruler. |
| Culture › Re: Igbo Kwenu! Kwezuo Nu! Join Us If You're Proud To Be An Igbo Guy/lady by odumchi(mod): 11:50pm On Oct 04, 2012 |
Antivirus92: I hate nigeria!Tọ nmeji o! Oji ikike ebi ndu na-eji ikike ala! ifyalways: Ehen,Anti virus,owu gi ka m cho bia ugbu a.E kere m akwa n'obi,ready for ogu.Oboro dike ogu boro onwe ya onwu. NRI PRIEST: Odogwu Aro,kedu ka ife si aga? Ama m na odeshi na nkolo gi. Maka ajuju ijulu banyelu ife "it depends" putalu; Onweli ka ndi obuna si ekwu nke fa..Imilikiti Nde Idenmili na asi "oso na" ufodu na asi "ora ka".Arunsi Nri, Ndeewo o. Eke kere uwa naha eyere anyi aka; Ihe niile na-agazi. O ugbua ka m biara mara na o otu ndi ife si ekwu ya dicha iche-iche. Ka m juogodi: kedu ihe wu "odeshi"? |
| Culture › Re: Nrubeisi Na Ndebeiwu by odumchi(mod): 10:07pm On Oct 04, 2012 |
Ikwanyere ndi okenye ugwu di ezigbote mkpa o. Na ala Igbo, ndi okenye bu ndi maara otu uwa si di ya mee, anyinwa ha toro kwesiri i na asopuru ha otu kwesiri ha. O site na ndi okenye ka anyi si anata amamihe na umu ilu ha na akoro anyi. Kama ihe mere kita bu na ufodu umu okorobia na-eche na ha akala ndi okenye maka ego uwa ha kpatara; ufodu na-na aza aha di ka "okwu oto ekene eze". Biko nu, udi omume a adighi nma maka ihe e ji mara anyi wu ndi Igbo bu otu anyi si na akwanyere ndi ibe anyi ugwu. Otu umu aka si akwanyere ndi ife ukwu dicha otutu. Ka m wee maa atu: ezi na ulo riwa ofe, o bu nna nwe ulo bu onye kwesiri ibu uzo ata anu. O werewa anu o were nke kacha nnukwu; umuaka ekwesighi iwere anu tutu ha ericha nri. Ha richa ha ekele nne na nna ha. 2 Likes |
| Culture › Re: It's Not IBO But IGBO! by odumchi(mod): 4:51am On Oct 03, 2012 |
amor4ce: Does 'Nd' in 'Ndigbo' mean 'breed'? I ask because chino11 mentioned in another thread that "Anambrans are hardworking and industrious breeds of igbos", and prior to that I hadn't come across such. Is that term appropriate?'Ndi' means either a collection of persons (people) or a collection of objects. For example: Ndi Igbo means the Igbo people Ndi Nigeria means Nigerian people Komputa ndi a means these computers. 2 Likes |
Now which is it...they have a kingdom or they don't? 
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