Igbo History

WHO ACTUALLY ARE THE IGBO? BY DONS EZE The election of Senator Azuka-Mbata, an Ikwerre man from Rivers State, as the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo and the controversy it generates, has made us to reproduce a little bit from our recently published book titled “The Igbo, People, History and Worldview”, with regard to Igbo identity. The Igbo, also called …

The Story Of Sen. JOHN AZUTA-MBATA In the heart of Igbo land, a new leader emerged, one whose journey is as inspiring as it is intriguing. Senator John Azuta-Mbata, the newly elected President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, carries a legacy of resilience, intellect, and a deep-rooted passion for the unity and progress of the Igbo people. While many recognize his political …

FIVE COUNTRIES OUTSIDE NIGERIA WHERE IGBO PEOPLE LIVE, SPEAK THEIR LANGUAGE The Igbo people, one of Africa’s largest ethnic groups, originate from southeast Nigeria but have a presence far beyond their homeland. Known for their vibrant culture and language, the Igbos have spread across various global locations due to historical movements and modern migration. Here’s a look at five countries …

IGBO SHARE ANCESTRAL LINKS WITH YORUBA, BUT MANY DON’T KNOW – OONI OF IFE The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, a foremost traditional ruler in Yorubaland, is, no doubt, one of the most talked-about traditional rulers in Nigeria. Last month, he spoke exclusively with PREMIUM TIMES at the Eko Hotel in Lagos on the sidelines of a ceremony announcing the …

UDI HILLS: SITE OF NIGERIA’S FIRST COAL MINE Udi hills also referred to as the Ugwueme and Udi hills. These hills are known to rise hundreds of metres above sea level. In 1915, Udi hill was the site of the first coal mine to be opened in Nigeria. It was eventually closed two years later but replaced with the Iva …

WORLD’S OLDEST IRON-SMELTING SITE,  DATED 2000 BC, IS IN LEJJA NSUKKA, ENUGU STATE In a village square in Lejja, located about 15 kilometers south of the university town of Nsukka in southeastern Nigeria, lies what appears to be the oldest iron-smelting site in the the world. Arranged in crescent shapes with mounds in the middle across a wide sitting area …