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Re: Nsibiri: The Pre-colonial Writing Of The South Eastern People by Nobody: 1:01am On Dec 08, 2014 |
Learning nsibidi alphabeth very soon to be used for my logo |
Re: Nsibiri: The Pre-colonial Writing Of The South Eastern People by obong(m): 8:07pm On Dec 08, 2014 |
chibecanglobal:i agree |
Re: Nsibiri: The Pre-colonial Writing Of The South Eastern People by skydancer: 3:48pm On Mar 04, 2015 |
Does anyone know the actual representation of God (chukwu) in Nsibidi? Have been scourging the Internet for it without success. |
Re: Nsibiri: The Pre-colonial Writing Of The South Eastern People by Nobody: 9:19pm On Mar 05, 2015 |
Amazing, didn't know African people had their own language scripts, always wondered why the Asians and Europeans had them but not us Africans |
Re: Nsibiri: The Pre-colonial Writing Of The South Eastern People by MisterG: 11:05pm On Mar 06, 2015 |
pkjag: Not to say you are ignorant, but just lack a little knowledge. Some of the world oldest written language scripts is in Africa. You know that right. |
Re: Nsibiri: The Pre-colonial Writing Of The South Eastern People by Nobody: 12:27am On Mar 08, 2015 |
Nsibidi originated from the Ekoi/Ejagham people of Cross River state in Nigeria. It spread to parts of Igbo land from this area. Igbos should stop misintepreting history to assert themselves as a progressive tribe. Sadly, the Ekois are a minority tribe in danger of extinction. Most of them don't even know their Bantu origin or speak their language. As a result, the Igbos are yet to be corrected on this issue. 1 Like |
Re: Nsibiri: The Pre-colonial Writing Of The South Eastern People by Crayola1: 12:34am On Mar 08, 2015 |
nina161: Which was said on the first page: Nsibidi's origin is generally attributed to the Ekoi people of southern Nigeria. So please exit right and don't let the door hit you on your as.s 1 Like |
Re: Nsibiri: The Pre-colonial Writing Of The South Eastern People by Roseart: 12:52am On Mar 08, 2015 |
nina161: 1st: Nsibidi's origin is generally attributed to the Ekoi people of southern Nigeria. Alternatively J. K. Macgregor claimed in 1909 that it is traditionally said to have come from the Uguakima, Ebe or Uyanga tribes of the Igbo people, which legend says were taught the script by baboons,[3] although one writer believes Macgregor had been misled by his informants.[6] 2: I believe the word you are looking for is not "progressive" but "advanced". But who knows when it comes to people like you who have Igbophobia. And mind you the Aztecs had aquaducts and didn't have a form of w 3: If you are not even bothered to get off your lazy behind and read the first page of this thread it's okay not to comment. You look less ignorant and prejudice that way Lastly: If you care so much why are you not reviving it yourself since you have taken the Ekoi plight to heart? This guy who is doing this is actually doing something worthwhile, while you on the other hand...yeah doing pretty much nothing. |
Re: Nsibiri: The Pre-colonial Writing Of The South Eastern People by Nobody: 1:10am On Mar 08, 2015 |
I find it hard to understand why any one would. insult me over my comment. I'm not an Igbo hater, I thought I could use this to correct the wrong info I've heard from people. Sheesh. 1 Like |
Re: Nsibiri: The Pre-colonial Writing Of The South Eastern People by Feraz(m): 4:09pm On Mar 08, 2015 |
nina161:I do not think anyone has attributed the origin of Nsibidi to the Igbos. At least, from the people I have discussed it with. 1 Like |
Re: Nsibiri: The Pre-colonial Writing Of The South Eastern People by Crayola1: 5:57pm On Mar 08, 2015 |
nina161: You should be insulted. You didn't even take the time out to read the very first page of this thread where what you state was already said and highlighted for everyone who reads this thread. You just say Igbo and ran with it like all the other Losers on Nairaland. It was a comment born out of ignorance and igbophobia. Why make this comment: Igbos should stop misintepreting history to assert themselves as a progressive tribe. You exposed yourself. The only other people talking to you are the voices inside your head. So go have a heart to heart with you imaginary friends and stop embarrassing yourself with your weak sauce defends for your silliness. Would you even have anything to talk about if not for the same Igbo person, you are fixing your chapped and cracked lips to insult, decided to revive the dying script? No, so exit up out the thread and tell others like yourself to get bent with a rusty wrench. Sheeesh. 2 Likes |
Re: Nsibiri: The Pre-colonial Writing Of The South Eastern People by Crayola1: 5:59pm On Mar 08, 2015 |
Feraz: It's Igbophobia, some Nigerians can't help themselves. They can't think straight if they haven't put an Igbo person down at the start of every morning. Everything she thought she was "enlightening" people on was stated on the first page. So what prompted her comment? |
Re: Nsibiri: The Pre-colonial Writing Of The South Eastern People by Crayola1: 6:02pm On Mar 08, 2015 |
Re: Nsibiri: The Pre-colonial Writing Of The South Eastern People by Feraz(m): 6:04pm On Mar 08, 2015 |
^^^^that aside, what has been done to revive this wonderful piece of writing style up? Any idea if any of the government down East is interested in this? Honestly, I look forward to when it is going to be adopted by the originators, the East and the entire SE. |
Re: Nsibiri: The Pre-colonial Writing Of The South Eastern People by Ndipe(m): 3:49am On Apr 22, 2015 |
I think it's origin is from Calabar. |
Re: Nsibiri: The Pre-colonial Writing Of The South Eastern People by Feraz(m): 9:05am On Apr 22, 2015 |
Ndipe:Yeah it is - more like Cross River though. OP alluded to that. 1 Like |
Re: Nsibiri: The Pre-colonial Writing Of The South Eastern People by Nobody: 5:50pm On Apr 22, 2015 |
Feraz I think the creator is still improving his literacy, and working out the kinks in the script. In due course, I think it he will eventually begin promoting it. The image is of recent diary entries of his which he uploaded on Facebook.
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Re: Nsibiri: The Pre-colonial Writing Of The South Eastern People by buchistars: 1:30pm On Jun 02, 2015 |
Umu nne ji sie nu ike. Onye nwe anyi gozie unu. |
Re: Nsibiri: The Pre-colonial Writing Of The South Eastern People by chibecanglobal(m): 9:21pm On Jun 03, 2015 |
skydancer:The attached file of name and their nsibidi inscriptions are here to help u
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Re: Nsibiri: The Pre-colonial Writing Of The South Eastern People by irynterri(f): 11:49pm On Jun 04, 2015 |
geez..i'm in awe and shock..i've never heard abt nsibidi before,dis is jst too beautiful..i am so going to learn and propagate this as a proud igbo chick |
Re: Nsibiri: The Pre-colonial Writing Of The South Eastern People by Feraz(m): 9:20pm On Jun 05, 2015 |
irynterri:Yeah... I hope to learn also... |
Re: Nsibiri: The Pre-colonial Writing Of The South Eastern People by SonOfEl(m): 4:06pm On Aug 28, 2015 |
I want to learn this ancient writing too of the ekoi/Igbo people. |
Re: Nsibiri: The Pre-colonial Writing Of The South Eastern People by cheruv: 2:17pm On Aug 30, 2015 |
Am bringing out a simplified version of the Nsibiri glyphs...learning it'd be much more easier |
Re: Nsibiri: The Pre-colonial Writing Of The South Eastern People by Nobody: 12:53pm On Dec 14, 2015 |
johnnydon22 plaetton ebukasblog mizmycoli |
Re: Nsibiri: The Pre-colonial Writing Of The South Eastern People by plaetton: 1:09pm On Dec 14, 2015 |
Amazing. |
Re: Nsibiri: The Pre-colonial Writing Of The South Eastern People by WilyWily5: 12:35am On Dec 15, 2015 |
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Re: Nsibiri: The Pre-colonial Writing Of The South Eastern People by Feraz(m): 11:09pm On Dec 26, 2015 |
plaetton:Yeah! It is amazing! |
Re: Nsibiri: The Pre-colonial Writing Of The South Eastern People by NakedEve: 1:33am On Dec 27, 2015 |
You guys are so tupid u dis igbo pple. Don't you know a possible war is looming and this could be a very effective way of secretly communicating? I pity una sha. |
Re: Nsibiri: The Pre-colonial Writing Of The South Eastern People by Joshkid(m): 6:18am On Dec 27, 2015 |
NakedEve:#Banned! |
Re: Nsibiri: The Pre-colonial Writing Of The South Eastern People by Nobody: 8:24am On Dec 27, 2015 |
NakedEve:There shall be no war. And we shall continue to communicate in peace and tranquility 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Nsibiri: The Pre-colonial Writing Of The South Eastern People by SonOfEl(m): 4:04pm On Dec 27, 2015 |
England began the game of football, but how you feel about football when you get to maracana stadium in Brazil? Greek scripts originated from Phoenicia, yet A, B, C, D.....Z is of Greek. NSIBIDI is considered ejagham by origin, but who popularized it with their innovations? IGBOS. That's why today Igbo names can be written in NSIBIDI, thats why Igbo essays can be written in nsibidi. 1 Like |
Re: Nsibiri: The Pre-colonial Writing Of The South Eastern People by Nobody: 6:46pm On Dec 27, 2015 |
skydancer:This is the symbol for "Chi"
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