I was banned trying to post the concluding part.. will try to bycott the spambot

The occupation of ÌŞĘKÍRIÌLAND (ITSEKIRILAND) by YORÙBÁ emigrants and refugees probably took place from the early part of the thirteenth through fifteenth centuries, and also as a result of ISLAMIC and FULANI invasions through ÌLORIN as well as several inter-tribal and civil wars in YORÙBÁ-LAND.
For instance, the ÒWU devastating war was kindled by King ABÍÓDÚN Of ÒYÓ who ordered the OÒNI Of IFĘ, and OLÓWU Of ÒWU to stop the ÒYÓ being kidnapped and sold into slavery at APÒMÙ Market.
Eventually, IFĘ and ÌJÈBÚ, formed an alliance, and using ÒYÓ refugees besieged ÒWU. The outcome of these wars was destruction of lives and property, lamentation, widowhood and orphanhood, desertion of towns and villages; misery, abject poverty and refugees.
The impact of the wars was so great, since apart from being homeless and sorrowful, there was no chance to farm or trade. Thus, many died of famine, while others fled to the riverine area, or neighbouring towns. The ÒWU, after a long siege by IFĘ and ÌJÈBÚ, were subdued through the use of guns by the ÌJÈBÚ.

The arrival of Prince IGÍNÚWÀ from BENIN, about mid-fifteenth century to ÌŞĘKÍRIÌLAND (ITSEKIRILAND), marked the beginning of the Monarchy in IWĘRĘLAND (WARRILAND).
Even up to the third quarter of this century YORÙBÁ Traders were still pouring into ÌŞĘKÍRIÌLAND (ITSEKIRILAND). The ÌJÈBÚ from YORÙBÁLAND brought gàrí, which the ÌŞĘKÍRIÌ (ITSEKIRI) called gàrí-Ekó, that is, the gàrí from LAGOS, in large quantities for sale in the busy Ports of WARRI, SÁPÉLÉ, BÙRÙTÚ and FORCADOS

To impute that the ÌŞĘKÍRIÌ (ITSEKIRI) are descendants of ÙMÀLÈ, means that the YORÙBÁ are ÙMÀLÈ as well; since the major ÌŞĘKÍRIÌ (ITSEKIRI) Towns or Settlements claim origin from YORÙBÁLAND.
It is significant to reveal here, that it is a common expression among the ÌŞĘKÍRIÌ (ITSEKIRI) to call a non-indigene - a person or a community of other tribes they come in contact with, for the first time EGÚNGÚN or ÙMÀLÈ; that is, Fairies or Water beings.
When a person or community behaves in an unusual, uncivilized manner, they would remark, ÍGHÀÁN ÉÈ ŞE EGÚNGÚN? That is, are these not fairies?

For instance, _Moore_ asserts that, the first Whiteman, the PORTUGUESE, who came to ÌŞĘKÍRIÌLAND (ITSEKIRILAND) were called fairies (EGÚNGÚN), since the ÌŞĘKÍRIÌ (ITSEKIRI) have never set their eyes on any White Human Being before except Albinos.
However, it is believed that the ancient peoples are more spiritual than modern generations and were able to control the Elements - Air, Water, Earth and Fire - in their own environment to suit their own desire and purpose

*THE PRE - IGÍNÚWÀ PERIOD IN ÌŞĘKÍRIÌLAND (ITSEKIRILAND)* : ```THE ORIGINS AND VALUES OF THE CORONATION RITUALS OF THE OLÚ OF WARRI AND THE ITSEKIRI PEOPLE``` .

*ORIGIN OF ÌŞĘKÍRIÌ (ITSEKIRI)*
The claim by _WILLIAM A. MOORE_, that according to tradition, a peculiar species of some immortalized beings known as ÙMÀLÈ that is, water beings or juju, were the Aborigines or Ancestors of ÌŞĘKÍRIÌ (ITSEKIRI), is fabulous and thus so rejected in this thesis.
It is dehumanizing, defamatory and derogatory. This is so because, from the process of information, and participation in some festivals and religious ceremonies, the origin of the ÌŞĘKÍRIÌ (ITSEKIRI) tend to draw all attention to YORÙBÁLAND.
_MOORE's_ claim lacks proper representation and interpretation. There is the indisputable fact that ÌŞĘKÍRIÌ (ITSEKIRI) is almost wholly a dialect of YORÙBÁ, with some BÌNÍ, derived from IGÍNÚWÀ's arrival, and names of imported goods derived from PORTUGUESE and SPANISH contact.

For those who missed part 1

https://www.nairaland.com/4329808/itsekiri-people-brief-history

babyfaceafrica:
Looking for someone who is very proficient in ishekiri language.. I want to do a project on the grammar of the language.. Who can help?

Send me a mail

urahara:


What does omoba mean?

Son of a king
Crowned prince


Once a king dies in Itsekiri the successor is announced and he is called Omoba/Daniken Itselu (Corrupt form of Ediaken Uselu of Benin)

The study employed multiplex approach adopted in historical and religious research. Moreover, the study also attempted an unbiased objective historical origin of the ITSEKIRI, gathered from primary sources, that is Elders and Chiefs. This was supplemented with secondary sources from books, journals and magazines.

Furthermore, thematic phenomenological participant approach have been employed to determine the ritualistic and sociological significance, as well as the impact of the rituals on the ITSEKIRI People.
Also, the participation of S.M.O. ONOVIRAKPO (Dept. of Religious Studies, O.A.U, Ile-Ife; 1998) has generated empathetical and comparative interpretation of the history and rituals from the point of view of the ITSEKIRI People.

(iv) *REVIEW OF LITERATURE*
The traditional religion of the ITSEKIRI has not been thematically researched into by indigenous as well as foreign writers. Most writers have adopted historical rather than a religious approach. Here we shall review the literature according to the year of publication.

```William A. Moore``` is most probably the first indigenous ITSEKIRI to publish an extensive work on ITSEKIRI. His book titled, _HISTORY OF ITSEKIRI_ (First edition 1936, second edition 1970) is a very helpful document on ITSEKIRI.
```Moore``` focuses attention on the history of the establishment of WARRI KINGDOM by ```IGÍNÚWÀ``` , the dynasty of some OLÚ Of WARRI, some key figures in ITSEKIRI, the advent of PORTUGUESE, WARRI Land court cases, Colonial Government, Administration in WARRI and the economic organization of the People.
And about God, ```Moore``` asserts thus:
" ```Right deep at the bottom of the Itsekiriman's mind is the belief in One Supreme Being whom he called ORITSE (GOD).
He (the ITSEKIRI) regarded Him as the Creator of Heaven and Earth, and trusted Him as the Father of all``` ."



Watch out for Part 2

Cc efewestern

OBJECTIVES*
The primary objective of this thesis is to conduct a phenomenological investigation into the coronation rituals of the OLÚ Of WARRI in Delta State, Nigeria, with a view to highlighting their spiritual and sociological values.
Furthermore, we would examined the origin of the rituals, their mode of ceremonies and significance to the _WARRI_ *Throne* through participant approach. This objective also included the evaluation of the impact of the rituals on the _OLÚ Of WARRI_ and the entire _ITSEKIRI PEOPLE_ , and thus reduce the mystery surrounding the period between the seclusion of the _ÌDÀNÌKĘN (OLÚ-ELECT)_ and the Coronation of the OLÚ.

Similarly, the thesis is very much intended to serve as a handy reference document for the ITSEKIRI, in particular, and scholars of Religion and History in general. It will also be very useful for those who are yearning for deeper knowledge into the spirituality and correct nomenclature of the different terminologies connected with the coronation rituals of the OLÚ Of WARRI.
For instance, during the seclusion of the present OLÚ Of WARRI, IKENWOLI, he was addressed as ÒMÒBA, instead of ÌDÀNÌKĘN. This is one of the problems of oral tradition.

The ITSEKIRI thus encompassed with the Atlantic Ocean, great Rivers like BENIN, ESCRAVOS and FORCADOS, and the Creeks as well as the Mangrove and Rain Forests for habitation, absolutely believe that ÙMÀLÒKUN, the Atlantic Ocean god, is the son of God, and that all the Rivers and Creeks, as well as the Forests around are inhabited by spirits - _Ùmàlè and Egúngún_ .
Thus, in order to live in peace in their environment, the ITSEKIRI worship these spirits, ÙMÀLÒKUN being the Chief of the deities. The ITSEKIRI believe that ÙMÀLÒKUN, ÙMALÈ and EGÚNGÚN are all God's children.

(i) *SCOPE OF THE STUDY*
Apart from several activities performed by individuals or groups in Itsekiriland as well as the history of the people, this thesis is primarily concerned with the coronation rituals of the OLÚ Of WARRI.

The word 'Coronation' is derived from the Latin _Corona, meaning a Crown_ . ```Thus, coronation is the art of Crowning a Sovereign. Ritual has its etymology also in Latin, ritualis, meaning, relating to or of the nature of rites, manner of performing divine service, a body or code of ceremonies ... performance of rites.
```
The *ITSEKIRI* are very jealous of their *CROWN* , and they guard it with the greatest respect. In both EDO and DELTA States, the OLÚ Of WARRI is second in command to the OBA Of BENIN. Thus, it is a herculean task, in modern political situation to probe into the ritualism of the OLÚ Of WARRI.

According to _P.C. Lloyd_ and _Major A.G. Leonard_ , Jekri territory is bounded in the North by BÌNÍ, in the South by IJO, in the East by SOBO, and in the West by Atlantic Ocean, ÀRÒGBÒ and OMÓLÙMÁ (ÌLÀJĘ). See both attached Maps.
Simply put, Itsekiriland is bounded in the North by ÈDÓ (Ovia Local Government), in the North-East by the ÙRHÒBÒ, in the West by ÌLÀJĘ, ÈZÓN (IJAW) EGBEMA and ÀRÒGBÒ in ONDO State, in the South by the ATLANTIC OCEAN and in the South-East by the ÈZÓN in BÙRÙTÚ Local Government.

SERIES 1*
```PART 1```
*INTRODUCTION* : ```THE ORIGINS AND VALUES OF THE CORONATION RITUALS OF THE OLÚ OF WARRI AND THE ITSEKIRI PEOPLE``` .

The *ITSEKIRI* are one of the minority groups in ```Delta State, Nigeria,``` _with WARRI Township as their Political Headquarter, and ODE-ITSEKIRI also called Big WARRI, as their Traditional Headquarter_ .

Although they have had contact with *EUROPEANS* since the Fifteen Century, their low population has contributed to their political unpopularity. Their contact and interaction with the *PORTUGUESE* in about 1516 and the education of ```DON DOMINGOS``` in 1600 in COIMBRA University and JESUIT College in PORTUGAL, make them a fortunate and proud People.
For it was through this that they have become probably one of the Communities in NIGERIA that have two EUROPEAN Silver and Diamond Crowns - one for ```DON DOMINGOS``` , and the other for his ```PORTUGUESE Wife``` . Even with all these advantages, they are not very well known outside Delta State, except in BENIN City and Western YORUBA States in Nigeria.

Thus, this is an attempt to bring the ITSEKIRI into limelight on the map of Nigeria as well as on the international map of the world.
However, attention will be focused on the rituals surrounding the coronation of the OLÚ Of WARRI.

Furthermore, it should be noted that every aspect of the life of the ITSEKIRI is permeated with traditional religion. Anyone who lives among the ITSEKIRI will be surprised to observe that in word and deed, in fact, in all things, they are very ritualistic, and thus very religious.
_The terrace of the ITSEKIRI Country made up of large Rivers, Creeks, Mangrove and Rain Forests, and the Atlantic Ocean might have contributed in no small measure to their attachment to water beings rather than the YORUBA deities such as, Sàngó and Ògún. Their behaviour, in greeting, eating, singing, dancing, house building, travelling, marriage, pregnancy, child-birth, puberty, fishing, nay from cradle to the grave, it is rituals, and nothing but rituals and ceremonies_ .
It is interesting to observe that what ```Ninian Smart``` calls secular rituals - Good morning, saying good bye are all sacred rituals in ITSEKIRI. They believe that as God is Omnipresent, similarly their Ancestors and deities could be venerated anywhere in the world. Thus to the ITSEKIRI, every spot is a sacred ground.

According to ```William A. Moore``` :
The ITSEKIRI was originally a pagan and even at this moment, his belief in many gods still possesses him.

Neymar1095:

Messi is a drugs cheat. growth hormone doping since 2005.

What sort of foolrey is this?

Efewestern:


not everytime we come across articles such as this, the guy made some valid points.



so which part you don't believe, the part that Lagos was never a kingdom or the part itsekiri conquered some part of Lagos.

The part where the Itsekiri conquered Lagos. It cud be true it cud be false but i am neutral on that postulations cos I don't have concrete details on it

Well dis piece is just off and on.

It is a post just to throw jabs at d Lagos Monarchy

jupiterx:
Well
I agree with the first part
But this is the first time am hearing the itsekiris conquered lagos

I have heard about it but don't see it as what holds water

3bn

For what exactly??

First round abi

Jaytecq:


Good job

Thanks

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Neymar1095:

Shey you can't read or your brain is full with sawdust. You didn't see LA Liga shey......... Goat from the north.

Ram from the east how re u

Neymar1095:
Last time Messi scored in Laliga El Clasico at Camp
nou Cryuff was alive, Mourinho was coach of Real
Madrid,Real Madrid had 9 CL titles and Ronaldo had 1
Ballon dor.

Super cup back in August 2017


Re u high on locust beans?

Neymar1095:
Lol Barca going for another fraud in countinho just like dembele.

Countinho 314 game 56 assist....... average. we don't need him at Barca.

This guy claim barca

phaamsaam:
League goals at the Santiago Bernabeu in 2017:

- Bale: 1

- Benzema: 2

- Messi: 3 ⚽️
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Wait u mean since we shouted happy new yr?!!

Neymar1095:
Man celebrated like he won 'The Ballon d'Or
last Monday'. Last season he did the same
and ended up watching Real Madrid win 5
trophies.

Take ur L n gt lost

At least some sanity on this thread for d next couple of days!

Força Barça

I knw how dis feels

Just yesternight i lost my elder sis
She slumped n died


At d age of 33

ayyoshert:

i am from Ekiti,
i believe our dialect and ondo own could be a lil closer to your language than other Yoruba dialects.
Uwa is used in Ondo, while the Ekiti dialect is silent on the 'W' we call it Ua
Uwa means Blessing or prosperity in both dialects
if it is same in itsekiri then your name Onuwaje could mean----- the one who owns prosperity or blessing has reign or become.
it will be spelt Onuaje in Ekiti.

Nah!

Onetuwaje

It means person wen de chop wealth.

Uwa is wealth in Itsekiri

Neymar1095:
That's Messi earning €222m in wages,
variable + signing on bonus in the next 4yrs....fuckkingg Thief

So Neymar is playing for free i guess??

D sun today tho
Didn't really enjoy d game

La liga shud b played when d day is dark

Live from camp nou

Camp nou can be one annoying stadium to watch a match at day time eh
They shud do and roof it
The sun is too hot
Reporting live from Camp nou

My chest!

This thread is now unofficial real Madrid club annex