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Re: Intersting Facts About The Kalabari Ijaws Of Rivers State (PICTURES) by OrlandoOwoh(m): 5:00pm On Mar 24, 2015
"Ene bate" - Cardinal Rex Jim Lawson. Ibiso1986, could you create a thread on Rex Lawson. I'm so obsessed with his music.

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Re: Intersting Facts About The Kalabari Ijaws Of Rivers State (PICTURES) by ojmaroni247(m): 5:06pm On Mar 24, 2015
Pls ibiso rephrase @ the first pic she is ikwere not calabari,her name is ngozi mpi dats her trad marriage pic in ph.......
ibiso1986:
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Re: Intersting Facts About The Kalabari Ijaws Of Rivers State (PICTURES) by saymax(f): 5:13pm On Mar 24, 2015
NOTABLE PEOPLE
Agbani Darego… First black African to win miss world

Jimi Rex Lawson… High life musician.

Dabota Lawson... Ex beauty queen(Miss Nigeria UK)

Asari Dokubo.. Human right activist

Tonye Graham Douglas… Politician

Albert Horsfall… Former SSS Boss

Dumo Lulu Briggs.. politician

Chief Dr Hutton.. Antropologist

Taribo West… Ex footballer

Prof. Tam David West… politician and many others..[b][/b]

Asari Dokubo- ex/serving militant

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Re: Intersting Facts About The Kalabari Ijaws Of Rivers State (PICTURES) by 1shortblackboy: 5:14pm On Mar 24, 2015
johnbosco97:
Stop lying Kalabari people are not Ijaw. My doctor friend who is a Kalabari always frown being called Ijaw. Please tell us another story. He said that Ijaws are descendants of Portuguese servants that settled in coastlines, hence their language similarities with Portuguese creoles. Please stop fabricating stories that will mislead uninformed people. Anyway am yet to see a Kalabari that call himself I jaw.
stop talking nonsense. ur not kalabari and u know nothing about the people.



modified: on a second thought maybe sombody needs to clarify for you the difference between ijaw used in the broader sense and ijaw or ijo used as a tribe in bayelsa who are part of the broader ijaw ethnic group

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Re: Intersting Facts About The Kalabari Ijaws Of Rivers State (PICTURES) by Blakjewelry(m): 5:16pm On Mar 24, 2015
johnbosco97:
Stop lying Kalabari people are not Ijaw. My doctor friend who is a Kalabari always frown being called Ijaw. Please tell us another story. He said that Ijaws are descendants of Portuguese servants that settled in coastlines, hence their language similarities with Portuguese creoles. Please stop fabricating stories that will mislead uninformed people. Anyway am yet to see a Kalabari that call himself I jaw.
Sorry my friend you are ill informed. Kalabari people are ijaws maybe your had her reasons maybe bad experience but that does not change the fact.

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Re: Intersting Facts About The Kalabari Ijaws Of Rivers State (PICTURES) by 1shortblackboy: 5:17pm On Mar 24, 2015
OrlandoOwoh:
"Ene bate" - Cardinal Rex Jim Lawson. Ibiso1986, could you create a thread on Rex Lawson. I'm so obsessed with his music.
that song sends me into another realm cool

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Re: Intersting Facts About The Kalabari Ijaws Of Rivers State (PICTURES) by Nobody: 5:18pm On Mar 24, 2015
ibiso1986:
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The one in the third pic... Who is she?
Re: Intersting Facts About The Kalabari Ijaws Of Rivers State (PICTURES) by realborn(m): 5:18pm On Mar 24, 2015
Was at Buguma Kingdom last Friday for an IYA marriage of my brother-in-law at the Town Council Building and was stunned at the existence of such a close knit settlement with bubbly economic activities and residents. The architecture of the buildings in mixed precolonial and colonial themes was fascinating. Roads were interlocked and main entrance doors of buildings opened directly to the narrow alley but well organised and maintained roads. I loved the scenery deeply.

The people are extremely accommodating. The preservation of cultural values and tradition is amazing. Was surprised that a traditional council of chiefs existed to administer marriages and issue certificates. As a Yoruba indigene I was quite impressed. The process of my traditional marriage to my beloveth Yoruba wife did not have such related connotations.

I love Buguma and look forward to visit soon and possibly make a documentary. To think that the kingdom existed since the 15th century and transportation has been by water until 2001 was a shocking revelation.

The central government should make efforts to connect all related kingdoms that are yet to have connecting bridges to land.

The 40 mins drive from Choba was worthwhile!

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Re: Intersting Facts About The Kalabari Ijaws Of Rivers State (PICTURES) by Nobody: 5:19pm On Mar 24, 2015
Proudly kalabari.

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Re: Intersting Facts About The Kalabari Ijaws Of Rivers State (PICTURES) by Nobody: 5:20pm On Mar 24, 2015
realborn:
Was at Buguma Kingdom last Friday for an IYA marriage of my brother-in-law at the Town Council Building and was stunned at the existence of such a close knit settlement with bubbly economic activities and residents. The architecture of the buildings in mixed precolonial and colonial themes was fascinating. Roads were interlocked and main entrance doors of buildings opened directly to the narrow alley but well organised and maintained roads. I loved the scenery deeply.

The people are extremely accommodating. The preservation of cultural values and tradition is amazing. Was surprised that a traditional council of chiefs existed to administer marriages and issue certificates. As a Yoruba indigene I was quite impressed. The process of my traditional marriage to my beloveth Yoruba wife did not have such related connotations.

I love Buguma and look forward to visit soon and possibly make a documentary. To think that the kingdom existed since the 15 century and transportation has been by water until 2001 was a shocking revelation.

The central government should make efforts to connect all related kingdoms that are yet to have connecting bridges to land.

The 40 mins drive from Choba was worthwhile!

The riverine areas of Nigeria are truly a sight to behold.

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Re: Intersting Facts About The Kalabari Ijaws Of Rivers State (PICTURES) by Blakjewelry(m): 5:22pm On Mar 24, 2015
And those calling asari an ex militant should always remember that one one man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter. Yes many of the militant actions are condemnable but it did bring attention to the people of the Niger delta

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Re: Intersting Facts About The Kalabari Ijaws Of Rivers State (PICTURES) by forgoodwithgod: 5:28pm On Mar 24, 2015
Am preparing to go down there to find a wife... A beautiful one that will help me finish the race for life cool cool cool

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Re: Intersting Facts About The Kalabari Ijaws Of Rivers State (PICTURES) by CR77(f): 5:29pm On Mar 24, 2015
tongue Keep on searching tongue
Blakjewelry:
Their ladies are very pretty, use to like one back in those day in school, still searching for her till date
Re: Intersting Facts About The Kalabari Ijaws Of Rivers State (PICTURES) by OrlandoOwoh(m): 5:30pm On Mar 24, 2015
1shortblackboy:
that song sends me into another realm cool
The song is a "traditional blues." lol. It starts with the sound of "okororoko" fowls make early in the morning. In the song, Lawson calls the Kalabari people to wake up. My favourite song is "Aye Mugba Udeaja."

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Re: Intersting Facts About The Kalabari Ijaws Of Rivers State (PICTURES) by gatiano(m): 5:34pm On Mar 24, 2015
That is the original Ijaw man's wear. where do you think the jews and the whites got their hats from? You need to go to your elders, they have the complete truth.

Ilekeh:
Are they going to a funeral?

How come the men are always dressed like figures from Edgar Allen Poe's stories, but the women are dressed in beautiful native attires?

www.nairaland.com/attachments/2236050_kalabarichiefsprotetstmatechinph2_jpeg4f13cd2774c82b97554d40d88580a9da

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Re: Intersting Facts About The Kalabari Ijaws Of Rivers State (PICTURES) by Revolva(m): 5:36pm On Mar 24, 2015
grin grin grin ijaw girls are way flirty..n dem sabi nak...oh ma lord

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Re: Intersting Facts About The Kalabari Ijaws Of Rivers State (PICTURES) by PidginYarns: 5:40pm On Mar 24, 2015
The thing don dey sweet me until i come see Taribo

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Re: Intersting Facts About The Kalabari Ijaws Of Rivers State (PICTURES) by Iko5000: 5:41pm On Mar 24, 2015
saymax:
NOTABLE PEOPLE
Agbani Darego… First black African to win miss world

Jimi Rex Lawson… High life musician.

Dabota Lawson... Ex beauty queen(Miss Nigeria UK)

Asari Dokubo.. Human right activist

Tonye Graham Douglas… Politician

Albert Horsfall… Former SSS Boss

Dumo Lulu Briggs.. politician

Chief Dr Hutton.. Antropologist

Taribo West… Ex footballer

Prof. Tam David West… politician and many others..[/b]

Asari Dokubo- ex/serving militant

[b]I though it was only me that notice that , Asari Dokubo.. Human right activist my ass
Re: Intersting Facts About The Kalabari Ijaws Of Rivers State (PICTURES) by Ilekeh(f): 5:44pm On Mar 24, 2015
gatiano:
That is the original Ijaw man's wear. where do you think the jews and the whites got their hats from? You need to go to your elders, they have the complete truth.


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Re: Intersting Facts About The Kalabari Ijaws Of Rivers State (PICTURES) by ooman(m): 5:44pm On Mar 24, 2015
Ranchhoddas:
Your signature...Are you Ooman?

No, hes not me. He copied it from me.
Re: Intersting Facts About The Kalabari Ijaws Of Rivers State (PICTURES) by ajealadick(m): 5:46pm On Mar 24, 2015
Ilekeh:
Are they going to a funeral?

How come the men are always dressed like figures from Edgar Allen Poe's stories, but the women are dressed in beautiful native attires?

www.nairaland.com/attachments/2236050_kalabarichiefsprotetstmatechinph2_jpeg4f13cd2774c82b97554d40d88580a9da

These are Kalabari chiefs honoring an invitation for the dead. Either a fellow chief or a person who has an influential child. Mind you they got standard as you the host might be fined for entertaining them below a certain standard.

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Re: Intersting Facts About The Kalabari Ijaws Of Rivers State (PICTURES) by Ilekeh(f): 5:49pm On Mar 24, 2015
ajealadick:


These are Kalabari chiefs honoring an invitation for the dead. Either a fellow chief or a person who has an influential child. Mind you they got standard as you the host might be fined for entertaining them below a certain standard.

Really..... example of said standards?
Re: Intersting Facts About The Kalabari Ijaws Of Rivers State (PICTURES) by RichboyPee(m): 5:49pm On Mar 24, 2015
[/b]
swizzle:
[b]ASARI IS NOT A HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVIST! HE IS A THUG!!! angry
swizzle:
[color=#990000]ASARI IS NOT A HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVIST! HE IS A THUG!!! angry
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swizzle:
ASARI IS NOT A HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVIST! HE IS A THUG!!! angry
That was mildly put. He is a Terrorist
Re: Intersting Facts About The Kalabari Ijaws Of Rivers State (PICTURES) by skykenny: 5:58pm On Mar 24, 2015
Beautiful people, beautiful culture.

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Re: Intersting Facts About The Kalabari Ijaws Of Rivers State (PICTURES) by Nobody: 5:58pm On Mar 24, 2015
whoever knows dokubo should tell him that islam over rides tradition, especially when that tradition is adulatory [this includes native/cultural festival], a thing that Allah forbids. may Allah purify us all from adulatory of all kinds. amina yaRabb.
Re: Intersting Facts About The Kalabari Ijaws Of Rivers State (PICTURES) by yeshi(f): 6:11pm On Mar 24, 2015
Good research topic

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Re: Intersting Facts About The Kalabari Ijaws Of Rivers State (PICTURES) by mrkel(m): 6:14pm On Mar 24, 2015
As an Okrika man I really must point out that the Kalabari people are sui generis and are noted for having a very rich cultural heritage that has stood the test of time. But one aspect I think the kalabari council of Chiefs should take a dispassionate look at is the expensive bridal ritual that is associated with getting married to a kalabari woman.

I remember with nolstagia when my uncle got married to his kalabari wife. My uncle spent close to N2 million in the traditional marriage. Henessy was bought for each of the chiefs numbering close to 28 in number. And the kalabari people have a system whereby a father and all his son's could be a chief in one House, unlike the oKrika system where we only have one chief that heads a war canoe house.

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Re: Intersting Facts About The Kalabari Ijaws Of Rivers State (PICTURES) by Shubbylee(m): 6:24pm On Mar 24, 2015
Nice History, Great culture and Nice write up by the OP!! But the Mention of 'Asari Dokubo' just spoilt the whole thread!!

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Re: Intersting Facts About The Kalabari Ijaws Of Rivers State (PICTURES) by AceVentura: 6:28pm On Mar 24, 2015
Did u just refer to Asari Dokubo as a human rights activist?

Dude is a militant.....

Get your mind right & rephrase his "qualification".
Re: Intersting Facts About The Kalabari Ijaws Of Rivers State (PICTURES) by onila(f): 6:28pm On Mar 24, 2015
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Re: Intersting Facts About The Kalabari Ijaws Of Rivers State (PICTURES) by ibietela2(m): 6:35pm On Mar 24, 2015
ibiso1986:
kalabari girls are attractive, intelligent but people do say they flirt a lot and are arrogant.. Wonder how true that is.. Meanwhile good luck on ur search.. U can try facebook

[size=28pt]PROUDLY KALABARI[/size]

unlike this bushman demdem

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Re: Intersting Facts About The Kalabari Ijaws Of Rivers State (PICTURES) by obiscolly(m): 6:36pm On Mar 24, 2015
They're lovely people. Had memorable experiences during my service year in Buguma, Asari Toru LGA wink

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