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Culture / Re: "Amebo" In Nigeria Parlance: Its Origin And Meaning by Opharhe: 7:14am On Oct 11, 2017 |
BolaAdeyemo:You this it doesn't add up? Why not? It resembles a whole lot. Like the post indicated, there are Urhobo dialects that use 'Amebo' instead of the more widely used 'Avwebo' too. And don't just try to pronounce 'vw'(or vb) like English because you'll miss it since it's a single consonant in Urhobo and most other Edo-Speaking languages. The difference is the replacement of the consonant 'vw' with 'm' in this case. I've found this difficulty common also with my Yoruba friends, sometimes they just pronounce it as 'w'. Such that, Urhobo names like Rukevwe become pronounced as Rukewe, Oghene becomes Ogene etc. If you have any friend who happens to be a good Urhobo or Edo speaker, you can understand better if they explain to you in spoken terms. |
Culture / Re: "Amebo" In Nigeria Parlance: Its Origin And Meaning by Opharhe: 7:01am On Oct 11, 2017 |
naptu2:Thanks for the video you shared. Justice Esiri also played a role in this movie. |
Culture / Re: "Amebo" In Nigeria Parlance: Its Origin And Meaning by Opharhe: 6:58am On Oct 11, 2017 |
JKisOK:You can't claim exclusivity. Amebo is used by some Urhobo tribes like the Okpe, Uvwie around Warri and others like Esan you pointed to. Just that the larger number of Urhobo dialects use 'Avwebo' which is quite difficult for most non-Urhobos to pronounce, hence Amebo is more often used. Again, you will notice there is a striking linguistic resemblance between Esan and Urhobo languages if you observe well, why not? They both belong to a larger language family anyway. So I understand your point but it doesn't discredit the post. 1 Like |
Culture / Re: "Amebo" In Nigeria Parlance: Its Origin And Meaning by Opharhe: 6:48am On Oct 11, 2017 |
Probz:Okay then. Certainly, some of the consonants common to the languages of Edo-Speaking people may not be exclusive to those languages, but just more common with them than others. Thanks for the info anyway. |
Culture / Re: "Amebo" In Nigeria Parlance: Its Origin And Meaning by Opharhe: 6:44am On Oct 11, 2017 |
Orobo2Lekpa:It appears you don't understand the post then. Before the play(which further popularised the name) was broadcasted, the name already existed and had a cultural background which I have exposed in the post. It was from the cultural background that the name was used to give the portrayal in "The Village Headmaster". 1 Like |
Culture / Re: "Amebo" In Nigeria Parlance: Its Origin And Meaning by Opharhe: 6:37am On Oct 11, 2017 |
HajimeSaito:yes, but not as much as pre-colonial and colonial times. The widespread practice of Christianity by our people have surely reduced it to a large extent. |
Culture / Re: "Amebo" In Nigeria Parlance: Its Origin And Meaning by Opharhe: 4:52pm On Oct 10, 2017 |
fratermathy and Efewestern welldone o. I greet you guys. Help me mention some others like Onuwaje and co. lalasticlala abeg do something. 2 Likes |
Culture / Re: "Amebo" In Nigeria Parlance: Its Origin And Meaning by Opharhe: 4:48pm On Oct 10, 2017 |
Probz:Awka in Anambra? 2 Likes |
Culture / "Amebo" In Nigeria Parlance: Its Origin And Meaning by Opharhe: 10:55am On Oct 10, 2017 |
Avwebọ (or Amebọ as it's pronounced in some parts) is an Urhobo word meaning favorite wife in a polygamous home, the least favorite being referred to as 'Avweorọvwe'. In Urhobo culture, where polygamy was common before Christianity, the favorite wife (Avwebo) of a homestead, is loved and desired by her husband for various reasons such as beauty, submissiveness, good culinary skills or other desires qualities. The Avwebo was looked up to not just by the husband but by the extended family and even the community, with high expectations. It was her duty to ensure that everything is in place for the husband and she was expected to be friendly with her husband's family, friends and community and try not to fall out of favour with them. Due to the high social expectations invested in her, such a woman would normally always go out of her way to try to please everybody with the husband at the helm. Some of the things an 'Avwebo' would normally do more than the others apart from spending more nights with the man of the house include washing Oga's clothes, cooking most times, being in charge of the hospitality for oga's guests, sharing thoughts with the Husband etc. Hence she has the ears of the man of the house and will be the first to report whatever must have transpired in the compound or community while hubby was away including the misdeeds of her mate's children. 'Avwebo' was also fond of breaking the news first and telling people around the negative things she must have heard about them from others in her efforts to be in their good books. Why "Amebo" for gossip in Nigeria parlance? The Urhobo people metaphorically do refer to people especially females with a holier-than-thou- attitude or those who will always talk about everything that happens, sometimes to the point of exaggeration as 'avwebo'. As a result of this, other Nigerians started using the word too when referring to a notorious gossips and the name spread gradually starting from Lagos. Peter Ikogho also gave an interesting account about this matter in an earlier post. "... Coming to Amebo being refered to as a Gossip is a fallout of the role played by Veteran Actress Mrs Ibidun Allison in the now long rested Soap Opera/Drama series -The Village Headmaster(NTA Series) of the middle 1960s up to early 1980s - where in her effort to please everyone in the Community became a gossip/local News carrier." 'Amebo' is more common as against the 'Avwebo' mostly due to the inability of most Nigerians, non Urhobo or Edo speakers to pronounce some consonants like 'vw/vb', replacing it with 'm', though some Urhobo groups pronounce 'Amebo' in their dialect. 63 Likes 6 Shares |
Culture / Re: Okere-warri Kingship: Mimi Okumagba Joins Race - See Contenders by Opharhe: 2:01am On Oct 09, 2017 |
fratermathy:Do you know If the Kingship has been or was established for the Olodi family(where Okumagba is a part) alone? Also, it may be that the royalty is yet to move away from the Olodis because the first Orosuen was also an Olodi descendant. I don't want to believe the Okumagbas and by extention, the Olodis, have cornered the Orosuen stool the way we may want to think. A new Orosuen is already overdue. I wish them well and pray they a good candidate who will not only be a true a and strong Okere-Urhobo leader but will promote Urhobo culture and interests within Warri and beyond is selected as King. 2 Likes |
Culture / Re: Okere-warri Kingship: Mimi Okumagba Joins Race - See Contenders by Opharhe: 1:54am On Oct 09, 2017 |
Efewestern:Is it about who or which is match for who or which? Maybe nobody has notably expressed interest from the Ighogbadu family, there are other families like the Oki family that I've not seen their members among the contestants. |
Religion / Re: Reverend Father And Sisters Drinking Beer (Photos) by Opharhe: 4:58am On Oct 04, 2017 |
emmie14: God bless you. Drinking alcohol is nothing bad according to Christian teaching. The Pope himself can drink beer if he want to. Yes, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI drank beer in public some months back sef |
Religion / Re: Reverend Father And Sisters Drinking Beer (Photos) by Opharhe: 4:55am On Oct 04, 2017 |
Tamass:Drinking beer is not sinful or bad according to Christian teaching. |
Politics / Re: Urhobo-pandef Wants New Delta State by Opharhe: 1:23am On Sep 26, 2017 |
onuwaje:I agree with a regional arrangement like the old Midwest but even at that, there'll still be sub-regions like divisions or states etc. 1 Like |
Politics / Re: Urhobo-pandef Wants New Delta State by Opharhe: 1:21am On Sep 26, 2017 |
Efewestern:There is never a best time. What must be done should be done. |
Politics / Re: Urhobo-pandef Wants New Delta State by Opharhe: 1:19am On Sep 26, 2017 |
fratermathy: Very correct. Remember also that Anioma were also advocating for a state alongside us before Delta was created. As for the location of headquarters, I support it too BUT our youths and leaders have to show that our land is investment friendly. Youth restiveness has been one major reason or at least a major excuse for the Oil companies siting headquarters outside the Delta. 1 Like |
Celebrities / Re: Josh 2 Funny, Chibuike Josh Alfred: "People Think I’m Gay" by Opharhe: 5:38pm On Sep 17, 2017 |
gseph:Dem no dey write am for face. |
Foreign Affairs / Re: Hurricane Irma : Sucks Ocean Away From Florida And Bahamas Beaches by Opharhe: 1:52pm On Sep 11, 2017 |
edoboy33:And you think the Nigerian disease which you're obviously a victim of is not something unfortunate enough? Infact Nigeria is a living Sodom and Gomorrah. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Politics / Re: Buhari Travels To US Next Week – Presidency by Opharhe: 7:48am On Sep 11, 2017 |
Okay o. Go well and don't forget to come back on time. |
Education / Re: Nigerian Defence Academy: List Of Successful Candidates For 69 Regular Course by Opharhe: 11:20am On Sep 07, 2017 |
Anyone who has checked the names should help analyze abeg. |
Politics / Re: Oyo Governor Abiola Ajimobi Reunites With His Predecessor In London. Photos by Opharhe: 5:17am On Sep 05, 2017 |
Akala and Ajimoba... Hmmm |
Foreign Affairs / Re: Japanese Princess Forfeits Royalty To Marry A Commoner by Opharhe: 5:18am On Sep 04, 2017 |
Wow! Interesting. Love above all. 1 Like |
Crime / Re: 45-year-old Man Rapes 7-year-old Girl In Bayelsa,Gets Caught(pics) by Opharhe: 5:13am On Sep 04, 2017 |
thugtang long time o. How're you doing? |
Politics / Re: Only Northerners Seek The Re-arrest Of Nnamdi Kanu - Afenifere by Opharhe: 3:26am On Sep 04, 2017 |
omohayek:Wow! I love this response of yours mehn. 1 Like |
Sports / Re: Anthony Joshua Gushes Over Pounded Yam And Ewedu Soup by Opharhe: 7:51pm On Aug 18, 2017 |
lordkush: 1 Like |
Career / Re: Nigerian Men Who Sweep The Streets Of Italy For Survival (Photos) by Opharhe: 2:45pm On Aug 17, 2017 |
But this is sad. Many people are just existing, not living.. Especially among us Nigerians at home and also abroad. God help us o. 13 Likes 1 Share |
Culture / Re: Sir Juju Debala Dies At 70 by Opharhe: 11:46pm On Aug 13, 2017 |
A wonderful duet they made, Sir Juju and Udjabor. So much philosophy and beautiful melodies. Sleep on, great men.
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Culture / Re: Sir Juju Debala Dies At 70 by Opharhe: 1:00am On Aug 13, 2017 |
A wonderful duet they made, Sir Juju and Udjabor. So much philosophy and beautiful melodies. Sleep on, great men. Cc Fratermathy Evestar200 Efewestern Onosprince 1 Like
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Culture / Sir Juju Debala Dies At 70 by Opharhe: 12:56am On Aug 13, 2017 |
It is grief that we have received the news of the passing away of a great Urhobo music icon, Sir Juju Debala of Aladja. Sir Juju, you have done your part, left your mark and made us proud. Sail safely to the other side of the River as you enter the abode of the ancestors. . Obuile r'Ode, Akpo k'Edefa! May his soul rest in peace. Friday, the greatest shock of the century hit the Urhobo nation. One of its finest musical maestro paid homage to the ancestral world. http://pengician.com/2017/08/urhobo-musical-maestro-sir-juju-debala-passes-on-at-70/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTJgOD5YJrI 1 Like 1 Share
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Politics / Re: See The Savage Reply Atiku Got For Tweeting About Arsenal's Win by Opharhe: 4:05am On Aug 12, 2017 |
Atiku sorry o 2 Likes
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