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Preserving Ijaw history and culture for future generations. #Ijaw #IjawMemoirs #IjawHistory #IjawCulture #IjawXcommunity #IjawPride #Nigeria

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Evidence of Ijaw Antiquity Based on Ethno-linguistics, Lexico-statistics & Glotto-chronology Meet Prof. Kay Williamson, a British linguistics luminary who dedicated 5 decades to studying Nigerian languages, esp the Ijaw language #IjawMemoirs #IjawXcommunity #Ijawlanguage #Ijaw
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Ijaw men get voltage, no be lie 💯
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Community fish pond harvest at Zarama, Bayelsa state. The Ijaw people are indeed blessed. 📸 Preye Ogbobor
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Meet Ibiobelem George, a highly skilled female technician with the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED). She is from Buguma, Rivers State Ijaw ladies are hardworking! 💪🏾
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Happy birthday to a Living Legend and Literary Icon, Emeritus Prof E J Alagoa. He is the pride of the Ijaw nation and the Niger Delta Region. Nua Sir....
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Proudly #Ijaw Nation PRINCE ALFRED DIETE-SPIFF JNR BECOMES AMERICAN NAVAL OFFICER Prince Alfred Diete-Spiff Jnr graduates as an American Naval Officer taking after his father who was also a member Royal Navy (British) and also served as the first military governor of Rivers.
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MEET THE IJAWS Nigeria's 4th largest 🇳🇬 Occupying most of the coastal belt of the Niger Delta! Tamers of the seas and conquerors of waves! 🌊 Our elaborate boat regattas show our resilience, a spirit "unbowed, unbent, unbroken!" Aru Mingi La te 🎶 #IjawPride #NigerDelta
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1967, Rivers State indigenes in London rejoice at the creation of Rivers State by Gowon, they rejected the civil war by Ojukwu. A delegation went to the Prime Minister's office at no. 10 Downing Street to deliver a letter of solidarity with the Gowon regime in Nigeria. #Nigeria
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Indigenous Ijaws of Northern Nigeria Did you know that there are indigenous Ijaw people in Adamawa state? Yes! The Bille people of Adamawa state are kith and kin of the Bille of Rivers State. About 20 years ago, a delegation of chiefs, elders and youth of Bille Ijaw Kingdom,
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We are ijaws. We always showcase our identity anywhere we find ourselves.. Meet Pst David Ibiyeomie. General Overseas Salvation Ministry. A Wakirike-Ijaw Man From Ancient Bolo Kingdom in Ogu/Bolo LGA Rivers state Nigeria. 📸 Creekview TV
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Be proud of your Ijaw language Speak it. Teach your Kids. Rep your name! Don't change it cuz someone finds it "hard" It's unique! We learned Arnold Schwarzenegger, we can surely learn Bomasimetamunopiri too 🤗 Rep that sweet Ijaw name under this tweet! ❤️ #IjawPride #Ijaw
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The Pere Of Kabuowei Kingdom 💖💖💖💖
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Happy Birthday to His Majesty, King (Dr.) Dandeson Douglas Jaja, CFR, DSSRS, Jeki V, Treaty King, Natural Ruler, and Amanyanabo of Opobo! #IjawMemoirs #Opobo
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Happy Birthday to HRM Edward Asimini William Dappa Pepple, Perekule XI, Amayanabo of Ancient Grand Bonny Kingdom
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Ijaw to the World! 🥳💪🏾
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Young adventurous fishermen from Ezetu community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, going deep sea fishing. Deep-sea fishing is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. But these guys are bracing the storm. #ijawheritagetv #ijaw #IjawMemoirs
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Good morning, Ijaw Sè! ✨ 📌 Embracing your Ijaw identity; language, dressing, music, food isn't a sign of being local. 📌 Identifying with fellow Ijaws isn't being clannish; it's about unity. 📌 Embrace your Ijaw heritage with pride. Omiete! Adoo! Nua! ❤️❤️❤️
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Video of Royal Reception for Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II of England during Her Royal Tour of Nigeria on the 2nd of February, 1956. Boat Regatta jointly organized by the Ijaw Kingdoms of Nembe, Bonny, Opobo, Kalabari, Okrika. Enjoy the video. #IjawMemoirs
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Good morning, Ijaw Nation! Oba'te! ❤️
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Ijaw men >>>>>>>>>>♥️♥️♥️ Fashion and class know no bounds, and Ijaw men are living proof. #Ijaw #IjawFashion
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The Hargrove Agreement (1913) between the Okrika-Ijaw and Rebisi-Ikwerre people and the British colonial government. The Okrika-Ijaw part of Port Harcourt was paid £3,000, while the Rebisi-Ikwerre part was paid £2,650 Kindly verify the communities ❤️ #portharcourt #history
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A section of the Andoni/Opobo/Nkoro Unity Road; passing through a lush green rain forest in Rivers State, Nigeria 🇳🇬 Credits Theophilus Kalada Apiafi
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The Igbabeleu community, situated on Cape Formosa Island in Brass LGA, Bayelsa State, harbours immense potential as a future tourism destination. With proper development and promotion by relevant authorities, it could significantly contribute to increased tourism revenue.
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Proudly Ijaw Nation..... Newly Decorated Commander Jo Asetubobe who was Decorated to A Navy Captain, decorated by the Chief of Naval Staff and was assisted by her husband. Proudly Wakirike -Se Proudly Ijaw Congratulations ma. Credit: Creekview TV
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Happy Mother's Day to every Ijaw Mother, we sing your praise, your spirit uplifts our gaze. Shining like stars, forever burning bright. May Tamara bara tua opiri 🎉 📸 Irisay Media #IjawMemoirs #MothersDay
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Beautiful Palace of Amadabo of Finima in Bonny Kingdom, Rivers State It was opened in January 2023 by the Amadabo, HRH. Aseme Alabo, Engr. Dagogo Lambert Brown. Source: NigerDelta Insider
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Grand finale Part 2 Boat Regatta at Kiribo Lake It is truly admirable to witness the Apoi-Ijaw people preserving their time-honoured Ijaw traditions and cultural identity. #Ijaw #ApoiIjaw #IjawMemoirs #ComeToKiribo
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Happy birthday to Nigeria's most decorated Wrestler, the Ijaw-born Blessing Oborududu 🎉 🎂 🥳 She is an Olympic Silver medalist and a 13-time African good champion at the African Wrestling Championship
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An Ijaw Marriage Tradition where the bride doesn't smile until the groom sprays her enough money accompanied with sweet nothings. The bride's eventual smile is not just about the money, but the trust and security that the groom's offering represents. 🎥: Rivers_brides
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Good morning Ijaw Nation...🛶 Obate ❤️ Eba'li ❤️ Yanam ❤️ Ibasu ❤️ Obaide ❤️ Owele ❤️ Serirai ❤️ Oweite ❤️ Mebaal ❤️ Bai dooh ❤️ Seride ❤️ Houdeyo ❤️ Iba'ma ❤️ Iba'te ❤️ Iba'sa ❤️ Ah doooh oh 😍 #Ijaw #IjawXcommunity #IjawMemoirs
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Members of the Ibani Language Club, Elders, Teachers and Board of Trustees at the Perekule Palace today to raise awareness about the #IbaniLanguage and #InternationalMotherLanguageDay 2024 God bless Ijaw nation God bless Ibani clan God bless Nigeria C: Ibani Cultural heritage
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Bountiful catch from the Atlantic ocean by fishermen in Akassa, Bayelsa State. 📸 Niger Delta Insider
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To celebrate the new year, Association of Husband Material of Odual, held their annual Onunu hangout at Obedum community in Abua/Odual LGA, Rivers State.
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Professor Kay Williamson voluntarily took up Ijaw citizenship and selected Kaiama as her place of origin. She died in England on the 3rd of January, 2005 and was buried in Kaiama on the 26th of March, 2005 with full ljaw Traditional Honours. #IjawMemoirs #IjawXcommunity
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Evidence of Ijaw Antiquity Based on Ethno-linguistics, Lexico-statistics & Glotto-chronology Meet Prof. Kay Williamson, a British linguistics luminary who dedicated 5 decades to studying Nigerian languages, esp the Ijaw language #IjawMemoirs #IjawXcommunity #Ijawlanguage #Ijaw
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Witness the thrilling Kiribo Boat Regatta on January 1st 2024, for the Sowore Foundation. Can you spot the boss, @YeleSowore 🙌🏾 #ComeToKiribo #IjawMemoirs #IjawCulture #ApoiIjaw #OndoState
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Good morning, Ijaw Se! ✨ Kalio Ama ♥️ Credit: Ngowari Kalio II #Ijaw #IjawXcommunity #IjawMemoirs
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This sort of decency in feminine dressing is the trademark of Kalabari and Ijaw women in general.. take a look at the details.. Credit: Erema Yanga #kalabariawo #Ijawwomen
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Legendary Kalabari-Ijaw born King of Highlife music; Cardinal Jim Rex Lawson fully dressed in his Ijaw traditional attire, performs on stage at Porchester Hall, Bayswater, London during his UK 🇬🇧 tour in 1970. Enjoy your weekend! Photo Credit: Stanley karibi Ikiriko
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Delegates from Bille Ijaw of Demsa LGA, Adamawa State pay a visit to their Kith in Rivers State during the coronation of His Majesty IGBIKINGERI N. C. HERBERT AGBANIYE-JIKE (XVIII) Amayanabo of Bille Kingdom, Degema LGA Rivers State #IjawMemoirs
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Indigenous Ijaws of Northern Nigeria Did you know that there are indigenous Ijaw people in Adamawa state? Yes! The Bille people of Adamawa state are kith and kin of the Bille of Rivers State. About 20 years ago, a delegation of chiefs, elders and youth of Bille Ijaw Kingdom,
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LEARN HOW TO COUNT IN IJAW LANGUAGE KALABARI-IJAW 1. NGEYI 2. MAI 3. TEREI 4. INI 5. SONO 6. SONIO 7. SONOMA 8. NINE 9. ESENI 10. OYI/ATI GBARAMATU-IJAW 1. KENI 2. MAMU 3. TARU 4. NEIN 5. SORON 6. SINDIO 7. SONOMA 8. NIGINE 9. ISEN 10. OYI ADD YOURS ♥️♥️♥️
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Ijaw-born Guinness World Record Holder, Tonye Solomon Bags Brand Ambassador Deal With Rosselle Drink. Soro Monday, the CEO of March29 Ventures, the sole distributor of Rosselle Drink in Bayelsa, said Tonye Solomon was signed because he is a role model to youths in the state.
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9 Years Old Okrika-Ijaw Girl, Sherron Ibingo Wins 2024 Little Miss Humanitarian Nigeria. Queen Sherron Ibingo, 9 yrs old girl from Ogoloma in Okrika LGA Rivers State, Nigeria has won the 2024 Little Miss Humanitarian Nigeria. #IjawMemoirs #Okrika
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Happy birthday to the Paramount Ruler of Apoi Ijaw Land, His Imperial Majesty (Pere) Prof Sunday Amuseghan, Lawei II, the Kalasuwei of Apoi Land, Ese Odo L.G.A, Ondo State.
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Happy Weekend, Ijaw Se! ✨ ❤️ Beloved Nigerian song "So Ala Temen" by Cardinal Rex Lawson Translation 🎶 So Alatemem (God made the rich) Ori piki igoin temem (He also made the lowly) Ala wolo ma, Igoin deri ma (Respect the wealthy, don't mock the poor) #IjawMemoirs
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IN GBARAMATU: His Imperial Majesty, Oba Dr. Adeyeye Enitan Babatunde Ogunwusi II, the Ooni of Ife, arrived at the Amaseikumor Festival 2024 in Oporoza, Delta State. #IjawMemoirs #GbaramatuVoice #OoniofIfe #Oporoza
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Early Contact of the Ijaws with Europeans: Historical Role of Forcados 1/ The Portuguese explored West Africa's rivers for maritime routes to the Far East. In 1472AD, they established a trading post in Forcados, aiming to navigate around Africa for lucrative trade #IjawHistory
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King Francis Joseph Alagoa Mingi X of the Ijaw kingdom of Nembe in his Royal robes, sitting first right among other traditional rulers (at the front row with the white Europeans seated behind) during the visit of Queen Elizabeth in 1956. #IjawMemoirs
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Can't get enough of that Ijaw sweetness? Share your Ijaw music love in the comments! ♥ ♥ ♥
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Happy Sunday Ijaw Se! Enjoy your Sunday with this evergreen chorale ☺️ "Ibike" composed by Dr. Oyibosiya Eberewariye #IjawSundayVibes #IjawMusic #IjawXcommunity
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Get Ready For The 2nd Edition of IJAW Nation Day Festival It's all about Promoting the Unique Ijaw Culture Venue: Bics Garden Boat Club, Wole Olateju Crescent, off Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1 Lagos State Date Thurs 7th - Sat 9th March, 2024 Call 08027720414 Don't miss this
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1967, at the beginning of the Civil war, Brigadier Kurubo, Nigerian Chief of Air Staff, holds a press conference in London, supporting Gowon's decision to create Rivers State.
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1967, Rivers State indigenes in London rejoice at the creation of Rivers State by Gowon, they rejected the civil war by Ojukwu. A delegation went to the Prime Minister's office at no. 10 Downing Street to deliver a letter of solidarity with the Gowon regime in Nigeria. #Nigeria
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In Photos: VeryDarkMan spotted at Oporoza, Gbaramatu Kingdom, Delta State at the ongoing 2024 Amaseikumor Festival.
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Dublin-Green Major house won the Bonny boat regatta.. pictures don't even do justice.. EBIE II is the beast of the sea! Proudly Ijaw❤️❤️❤️ #Ijaw
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Happy Sunday Ijaw Se! ✨ "O Tamuno Boma" by Erasmus Jenewari & His Gospel Bells ❤️❤️❤️
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Happy Sunday, Ijaw Se! Enjoy "Itamuno," by the Jesus Loves Okrika (JLO) group. After the Nigerian Civil War ended in 1970, many found solace through these uplifting tunes, providing a sense of unity and hope for the Ijaw people during a challenging time. #IjawMemoirs
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Beyond reviving the Ibani-Ijaw language, teaching the dance is crucial to preserving the Ijaw culture alive for generations to come. Members of the Ibani language club at the Finima nature park teaching the kids the #Ijaw steps. Credit: Let's Speak Ibani #IjawMemoirs #Ibani
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Beautiful water front view, Bonny Island. God bless Bonny Kingdom God bless Okolo-ama God bless Ibani-Ijaw Clan Cc: Ibani Cultural heritage Photo credit: Soba Banigo
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Ewoama community in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. 📸 Brassian Media
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Happy 60th Birthday to a renown Kalabari-Ijaw born oil mogul, bridge-builder & philanthropist extraordinaire, Alabo Dumo Lulu-Briggs (Ebuye Lulu II, Iniikeiroari VI) Paramount Head of Briggs-Oruwari War Canoe Group of Houses.
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Drop a comment below with the translation. Show us your Ijaw dialect knowledge! ☺️ Share, like and follow for more captivating Ijaw contents 👍🏾 #IjawSundayVibes #IjawMusic #IjawXcommunity
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In line with Okrika ancient custom and pre-coronation rites, the Igiria mangi was held earlier today, observed by various communities(biri) of koniju town in preparation for the coronation ceremony of the Amayanabo-elect Sir Winston Alamina Oputibeya XII (Amayana Mingiyana) #Ijaw
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FAMILY IN AROGBO-IJAW Zitu = Lineage Dau = Father Yin = Mother Tobou = Child Owei = Male Iyoro = Female Owei-tobou = Male child Iyoro tobou = Female child Opu-dau = Grandfather Opu-yin = Grandmother Ta-tobou = Grandchild Ta = Wife State in your Ijaw dialect. Ahhhhh Izon!
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Two Ijaw legends in one picture. Starting from left; Cardinal Jim Rex Lawson, Isaac Adaka Boro and others. Lagos, Circa 1966. Both Boro and Rex had mutual respect for each other, Rex even dedicated one of his songs to Isaac Boro. #ijawheritagetv #IjawMemoirs #Ijaw
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Escorting the Late King home. 📌 Faces at the burial in honour of the Late Amanyanabo of Okrika HRM Alfred Abam PhD (82) ❣️📌 #amanyanabo #okrika #Ijaw Coverage by @Queenbaestudios
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Warmest birthday wishes, @Yibokoko ! Your Seki Dance project has been a phenomenal success, propelling the Ijaw brand onto the global stage. Thank you for your dedication and talent! #YiboKoko #SekiDance
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IJAW CULTURAL HERITAGE ON DISPLAY Pictures from the 1004th Amafini Festival of Ogbe-Ijoh, Warri Kingdom. Relive the colourful moments of the ancient carnival, featuring boat regatta, cultural dance varieties, cleansing, Ogele procession and more. #IjawMemoirs #IjawCulture
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IJAW MEN are the most handsome men in Africa 💯 🥳
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An ijaw man just stole the show ☺️
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The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Eastern Zone, cordially invites the entire Ijaw Nation and the lovers of Ijaw struggle to come out in their numbers to celebrate this unique and history making Boro's Day. Thurs 16/05/2024 || 7am Takeoff Point: Carnirive, Aggrey Road, Port Harcourt
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Behold the tomb of legendary kalabari-Ijaw born King of Highlife music, late Cardinal Rex Jim Lawson, was laid to rest, with beautiful life-size sculpture and colourful epitaph at Buguma, Asari Toru LGA, Rivers State. #IjawMemoirs #RexLawson #Ijaw #HighLifeMusic
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The Finima Nature Park In Rivers State. The Finima Nature Park is a natural park in Bonny Island, Rivers State, covering about 1,000 ha ( 3.9 sq mi) The Park is for conservation, recreational and research activities. Credit: Niger Delta Insider #IjawMemoirs
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This is beautiful Amayanabo of Twon-Brass kingdom, HRM, Alfred Diete-Spiff and wife, Queen Josephine celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary with beautiful photo shoot. Congratulations to them
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Preserving the original Ibani dialect of the Ijaw language is happening in the Bonny/Opobo axis through ongoing Ibani-Ijaw language lessons. A crucial effort to keep this rich cultural heritage alive. Credit: Sam Omuso Ogolo #Ibani #Ijaw #IjawXcommunity #IjawMemoirs
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CELEBRATION OF IBANI WOMANHOOD See photos from the recently concluded IRIA ceremony of Alabota Endurance Erasmus Jack, and Madam Blessing Brown Agent, held on the 27th and 28th of February, 2024 at Kalaibiama, Opobo Kingdom, Rivers State.
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Ijaw Memoirs
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Meet Ijaw born Adagogo Green, Nigeria's first indigenous photographer! 🇳🇬 His lens captured vibrant 19th-century West Africa. His work even graced prestigious publications like the London Illustrated News! ✨ #Ijaw #IjawMemoirs
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Okochiri Carnival 2024 In Pictures Credit: Ngowari Kalio II #IjawMemoirs #Okochiri #Okrika
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HRM King Dr. W.S. Joshua Igbugburu, JP, CON, Ibenanawei of Bomo Kingdom and Chancellor of the Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State, being decorated at the convocation ceremony.
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Ijaw Memoirs
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Eferekirikpon Odokorikodo Nugba nètè Idu wò perì è Powei zi erin, Ijaw Ibe-Uyadonwei
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Culture our way of life, our dressing Delta fast rising content creator, Ebiere Preye AKA Wahala Pikin, looking good on Ijaw traditional outfit. Credit: NigerDelta Insider
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O bo wa teghe The Lord’s Prayer and The Grace in Ibani-Ijaw dialect 🙏 Imiebam! Credit: Let's Speak Ibani #Ijaw #IjawMemoirs #IjawXcommunity #Ibani
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PHOTO HIGHLIGHTS: Davido's Electrifying Show at the Benikrukru Christmas Carnival in Gbaramatu, Delta State. #DavidoLiveInGbaramatu #BenikrukruChristmasCarnival2023
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Ijaw Memoirs
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Can you compare these ibani sentences with your own ijaw dialect? ḅó- come mú- go só- leave ḅóarị- coming múarị- going sóarị- leaving A ḅóarị- I am coming A múarị- I am going A sóarị- I am leaving ̀Credit: Ibifubara Abbey #Ijaw #IjawXcommunity #Ibani #bonny #Opobo
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Ijaw Memoirs
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IZON-IBE KENI-WONIMO!!! #rivers #bayelsa #braced
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Programme for the 2024 Major Isaac Jasper Adaka Boro celebration... #boroday #IjawMemoirs #AdakaBoro
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Ijaw Memoirs
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Good morning, Ijaw Sè ♥️ "𝘐𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥, 𝘪𝘵 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸 𝘶𝘴 𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯" - 𝑩𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒚 𝒇𝒊𝒔𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒎𝒆𝒏 (1865)🛶 May Opu Tamuno's blessings betide us today! 🙌🏾🙌🏾 #Ijaw
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Ijaw Memoirs
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Published in the year 1870, "PORTIONS OF SCRIPTURE TRANSLATED INTO THE UBANI/IBANI DIALECT OF THE IDZÕ (IJO) LANGUAGE by W E.L CAREW" #IjawMemoirs #ijawheritage #Ibani #Opobo #Ijaw
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Ijaw Memoirs
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Good morning, Ijaw Se ✨ ❤️ Obaide ❤️ Eba'li ❤️ Yanam ❤️ Ibasu ❤️ Owele ❤️ Serirai ❤️ Oweite ❤️ Mebaal ❤️ Bai dooh ❤️ Seride ❤️ Houdeyo ❤️ Iba'ma ❤️ Iba'te ❤️ Iba'sa ❤️ #Ijaw #IjawXcommunity #IjawMemoirs
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Ijaw Memoirs
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Behold the radiant grace of an Ijaw queen, adorned in the traditional elegance of a Popo and Feni, a testament to rich cultural heritage 🌿. 📹 @riversbrides #IjawMemoirs #IjawCulture #IjawXcommunity
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Ijaw Memoirs
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MOST ANTICIPATED KING KOKO'S DAY CELEBRATION IN NEMBE KINGDOM Get Ready. ❤️ Stay Tuned. 29 January 2024
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Ijaw Memoirs
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The Ijaw man has been taming the seas. No be today!!! 🌊
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Jonah Johnstone
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@gabicalas From an ijaw man POV
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Ijaw Memoirs
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An Ijaw man from Twon brass, Bayelsa State, named Tari Ibruku but fondly called "Lets Go" has built a water bicycle He test ran it few days ago and it's actually working very good Tari said it took him 4 months to build it.
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He served as the primary photographer for the British and his own people in the early 1890s. He was also responsible for the now very famous photograph of Oba Ovonramwen of Benin and many other iconic colonial era historical pictures we see today.
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@IjawMemoirs
Ijaw Memoirs
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Meet Ijaw born Adagogo Green, Nigeria's first indigenous photographer! 🇳🇬 His lens captured vibrant 19th-century West Africa. His work even graced prestigious publications like the London Illustrated News! ✨ #Ijaw #IjawMemoirs
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Did you know? In Kalabari weddings, the bride wraps the groom with an "Injiri Bite" and showers him with perfume, expressing gratitude and respect for her husband. Witness this unique tradition & the deep love Ijaw women have for their partners! #Ijaw #kalabari #IjawMemoirs
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Ijaw Memoirs
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Ekpetiama New Yam Festival 🍠 🍠 🍠
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Ijaw Memoirs
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Big shout-out to Ibinabo Fiberesima! Ijaw finest ✨ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ 📸 Mrgbogidiwilton #Ijaw #IjawMemoirs #Okrika
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NEW ANTHEM ALERT! Timi Dakolo's "Men Of The South" is pure fire His voice drips honey & the vibes are contagious! This is how you celebrate your roots & make us want to dance! @timidakolo , you're a national treasure! 🇳🇬 #MenOfTheSouth #TimiDakolo
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Ijaw Memoirs
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Opubo ama seghi 🌟 Witness the vibrant rhythms and stunning grace of the Opobo-Ijaw dancers, it's always a thrill to watch! ✨ Credit: Connectopobo #Ijaw #ibaniijaw #Opobo
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Ijaw Memoirs
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HEROES OF IJAW NATION Ibani (Bonny) Ijaw-born Chief Harold Jenewari Dappa-Biriye dedicated his life to the economic and political empowerment of the #Ijaw people. He is often referred to, even by Yakubu Gowon, as the driving force behind the creation of the old Rivers State.
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Abalama community in Asari Toru local government, Kalabari kingdom, adding blended colours to the Festive season...... Credit: Kalabari pikin #Ijaw
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Ijaw Memoirs
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT The Anthony Banigo-led Bonny Youths Federation (BYF), has graciously approved and released the BYF Auditorium for Ibani-Ijaw Lessons and activities. All parents and Ibani Teachers please take note. Registration will begin soon. O miebam!
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Ijaw Memoirs
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Brief History of Rex lawson A thread. 1/10 Today, we celebrate the legendary Highlife musician, whose music transcends borders and generations. Let's delve into the rich life and legacy of Ijaw icon, Cardinal Rex Jim Lawson! #IjawMemoirs #Highlife #RexLawsonDay
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