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Njakili na Mboli coming soon to your screens. We’re more than excited to reveal this one to our viewers & we have more coming your way soon. Please subscribe to our YouTube channel & click on the notification button so you dont miss any of our content
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Retweet if you’re proudly Igbo!!!
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IGBA AKA AFIA: THE FIRST SALE OF THE DAY!!! Did you know that the Igbos of Eastern Nigeria are very spiritual people? After praying and opening their shop for sale in the morning and they are approached by a customer, once the item is sold and cash is received, some of the...
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Meet Chief Titus Ike Ume-Ezeoke, the legendary Onyima of Amichi and the brains behind the incredible Peoples Club of Nigeria. But wait, that's not all!
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DIFFERENCE BETWEEN OFO AND IKENGA An ikenga is a wooden carving that represents the owner's right hand. When an Igbo male reaches puberty, most times he is presented with an ikenga. It becomes his property which he must protect with his life.
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Professor Olusegun O. Sogbesan, Director and Founder of Onitsha Business School @OBS_Nigeria . He arrived Agulu, in the then old Anambra state in 1985, from his native in Osun state and identified a gap with Traders in Onitsha Main Market re Entrepreneurial studies.
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I love how Igbo people are infusing their Igbo sounds into afrobeats these days.
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who’s this guy? 😂
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This is one of the most amazing Igbo video to grace your feed this week. 🔥🚀
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Once upon a time, in the mystical land of Delta State, Nigeria, there existed a vibrant and gutsy Igbo community called Igbuzo. They were like a phoenix rising from the ashes, tracing their roots all the way back to the 15th century.
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Being Igbo is too sweet and effortless 🔥 Igbo Amaka 💙
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You’ll learn more from this video than you’d ever learn from any igbo class in school! RT to educate your followers.
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K.O.K’s country home in Mbaise. 🔥
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Dear Igbo Men, please bless us with JPEGs
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Onye okada ana ete powder? 😂
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The Igbo people will take over the world!!!
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Do you know who stopped the killing of twins? Mary Slessor wasn't the person who stopped the killing of twins in Calabar. In this article, we give the deserved flowers to the man who stopped the killings. THREAD
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Remember to teach your kids how to speak Igbo this year. 😍💙
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THE OMU OF OBIOR!!! This is the current Omu of Obior Kingdom in the Ezechima clan of Aniocha North LGA Delta state, HRH Omu Onyebuchie Okonkwo. Obior Kingdom which is a very important community in Delta state, is said to be the first son of Eze Chime who migrated from Benin
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NANNA OLUMO: THE KING WHO FOUNDED FIRST BANK PLC IN EXILE. Nanna Olumo was born in 1840. His father was the 10th Olu of Warri, who ruled from 1674 till 1701. Nanna was the eldest of 106 children born to his father. A long thread...
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Igbo Amaka
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Afia oma afia oma ndi nke anyi!!! As we go about our various businesses, may we return home safely after today's success, and may the blessings of Olisebuluwa guide us now and always!!!
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traders use the money to touch their foreheads and say a word of prayer calling on Chukwukike to bring them good fortune on that day and let the aura(Chi) of the first customer bring more customers who will pay cash for goods bought. Ndi Igbo bu ndi oma... Ya gazie!!!
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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE OHAFIA WAR DANCE Ohafia is a town in Abia State. The town is were renowned to be mighty men of war who were always ready for war. The warrior tradition remains one of the integral identity of the people of Ohafia is hinged on ikpirikpi ogu.
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Dear Igbo Men, please bless us with JPEGs
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Speaking Igbo is not razz & also does not make you local! Je gwazie ndi yard unu.
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Asusu igbo amaka 💙
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Igbo men are actually good strategic marketers. Even if you don’t buy what they’re selling, they’ll catch your attention. I love this 😂
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Ndi Igbo, the right time to bring your investments back home is now!
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Do you know what sperm is called in the Igbo Language? The voice of the teacher bugodi everything 🙂
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I enjoyed watching this 😂😂😂
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Prof. Segun has spent majority of his adult life in the eastern part of Nigeria, (he has lived in Onitsha for over 33 years). He is fluent in Igbo language, and has delivered lectures in igbo language. It begs the question for all of us 'Where is home'? Written by Chike Ofilli
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IGBO BU ISI!!! Until an Onitsha man, an Obosi man, a man from Ichida, a man from Okija, a man from Aguata, a man from Arochukwu all sit together and share a common goal, we can"t win...
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Which of these Igbo delicacies is your favorite?
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Once upon a time, in the bustling city of Amaigbo, Imo State, Nigeria, August 14, 1929 precisely, a young boy named Richard Ihetu was born. Little did anyone know that this boy would go on to become one of the greatest boxers of his time, known to the world as Dick Tiger.
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Margaret Obi is a beauty. It's giving purrrr!!!
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This is beautiful
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Aerial View of Onitsha, Anambra State. What building can you spot?
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The beginning and the end of the Onitsha Ado N’Idu customs and tradition!!! Agbogidi Agu Aka melu Igbo Congratulations 🎊 to the 21st heir of the stool of Eze Chima on your 21st Ofala Celebration!!!
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KING JAJA OF OPOBO King Jaja wasn't only a slave who became king, he was also a king who loved his people. When he was given the option to be arrested peacefully or his kingdom destroyed in the process, he chose the former. Here are other things you should know about him👇
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What do you think about this igbo monologue?
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Igbo people are the happiest set of people in Nigeria 😂😂😂
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What is 0 (zero) in Igbo language?
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The Obi of Onicha, His Majesty Igwe Alfred Nnemeka Achebe, mni, CFR, Agbogidi, at the opening ceremony of the Golibe festival currently happening in Onicha, Anambra State.
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Not Sure Who Needs To Hear This, But…
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Isi mmili ada atata!!! Hon. Ikem "Material" Mazeli is our mood for today!!!
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Which do you prefer? Umu Obiligbo or the Cavemen
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The Ofala Festival of His Royal Highness Igwe Oranu Chris Chidume, MON, Eze Anu-Ukwu, Eze Igulube of Omor in Anambra State, Nigeria In attendance were notable dignitaries and Monarchs such as His Majesty, Igwe Nnemeka Alfred Achebe, mni CFR, Agbogidi, Obi of Onicha...
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UKWA or FIOFIO?
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Did you know a cake maker in Enugu refused to make Bianca Ojukwu's wedding cake because she thought Bianca was poor and of lower class? #Thread
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After his National Youth Service Year the following year in 1986, Segun stayed back in Anambra state. He saw a need to empower the traders with the right information based on the gaps he identified from his many interaction with them.
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The ability to go to his shop during weekdays, then attend an adult education school on weekends. Thus, Onitsha Business school, the first business school in Anambra was established by Segun. The idea is to empower traders with the right skills and tools for the 21st century.
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ONYE DI KA CHUKWU!!!! We thank God for life, ndi Igbo ka anyi kene Chukwu!!!
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He's also the younger brother of Sir Georfry Ume-Ezeoke, the former Accountant General of Old Anambra State, & the elder brother of Chief Edwin Ume-Ezeoke, who rocked the political world as the Speaker of the Federal Republic of Nigeria under Shagari in 1979. Talented family huh!
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It is usually up to 2ft tall. It carries the owner's chi, ndichie (ancestors), and ike, and represents his capacity for success and control over his own fate (power). An ikenga is usually a seated male. The figure has two curled horns, and carries machete in his right hand
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One of the best igbo video you’ll see on the internet today 💙🔥
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Igbo Amaka!
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Akwa Ibom born Vincent Enyeama has been named as the Greatest African Goalkeeper of All Time by IFFHS. But who is Vincent Enyeama?
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Unscripted response by the Legend himself. The best to ever come out of Nollywood.
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Things we love to see 💙💙💙 The massive crowd of people partying and vibing at the grand opening of the located at Onitsha, Anambra State Nigeria!!!
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So, here's to Chief Titus Ike Ume-Ezeoke and the Peoples Club of Nigeria, a true testament to resilience, camaraderie, and the triumph of the human spirit. May their legacy continue to inspire generations to come!
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Segun believed that with the right exposure, information and training, these traders will live up to their highest potentials. He developed an academic program tailored towards business which provides a young Igbo apprentice that has completed Imu-Ahia training with choices.
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It wasn't just a club for socializing; it was a beacon of hope during dark times. Ndigbo had lost faith and felt abandoned, violated, and devastated by the war. They were desperate for even a glimmer of hope.
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Meet Dr. Ezekiel Onwuasonya Izuogu who was not just a brilliant engineer; but was a man of unwavering passion and determination. Born in the small village of Ovim, Isuikwuato-Abia State, Southeastern Nigeria, he grew up with an innate curiosity for all things mechanical.
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What Igbo title name excites you or would like to take?
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#Breaking What do you know about the Igbo business billionaire Dozy Mmuobuosi who"s set to acquire Sheffield United Football Club which was founded 133years ago? Brief thread! Please Retweet
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Today on Jan. 15, 1970, 53yrs ago, the Nigerian-Biafran civil war came to an end. The war claimed the lives of 3.5M lives of Ndigbo. Statistics state that atlesst every Igbo household lost a relation to the war. 📷: @DikaOfoma
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Alusi agba oto efe 😂
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Did you know it is forbidden for an Onitsha man that is not a red cap chief (Onye Ichie) to put on the red cap, especially on his traditional marriage? Read the thread to find out why! #thread
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This is one of the most beautiful pictures you will see on the Internet today.
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Bringing this vibrant dance steps back to the TL.
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ULI AIRPORT: THE SAVIOUR OF BIAFRANS Uli airport was one of the innovations of Biafrans that help them fight the 3-year Nigerian-Baifran war. Uli airport or "Airstrip Annabelle", is the only operational "airport" in Biafra.
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These remarkable individuals hail from a line of greatness, being the direct sons of HRH Igwe Peter Umeorimili Ezeoke of Amichi, the one and only Paramount Obi of Amichi. Now, let's dive into the fascinating story of how the Peoples Club came to be.
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How do you prefer your Okpa? This or that
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FEMALE HUSBANDS IN IGBO CULTURE What happens when an Igbo man couldn't have a male son to contain the family name? Does the family name go into extinction? No. A woman can marry a woman and children born to continue the family name. A THREAD
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igbo amaka! 😍
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they go into battle with their head and once two of them lock horns, they never back down until one is defeated. The ram horns, represents the determination needed to face life’s hurdles. The knife, with its wedged blade, connotes for the aggression with which challenges are met.
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The ofo signifies authority, command, administrative powers, and powers bestowed by the gods. It is typically six to seven inches in height and can be made of bronze, brass, or wood. The ofo of the lineage is an important ofo.
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(the hand of action) and a human head in his left hand (the result of the right hand’s action). The facial expression of Ikenga is aggressive, exposing sharp teeth. Rams are used to represent Ikenga because of their strength and tenacity;
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NSIBIDI: The code language before Python & Java. The proto-writing system known as Nsibidi was created in what is now the far south of Nigeria. They are categorized as pictograms, despite claims that some of them are logograms or syllabograms. A short thread please retweet!
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So guys which would it be?
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🤗🤗🤗 It's her voice for us
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Dialect check between Anambra, Imo, and Abia State.
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Igbo people and living lavish 🔥🙏🏽
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It is usually by the founder of the Umunna (family lineage), as the head and his death, the next 'Okpara' (first male child) in line inherits it. The ofo is an exclusive right of the man but in places like Onitsha, ofo can be carried by a woman, the woman is called Onyisi Ofo.
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The Oracle has dropped update for you party goers 😂
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@7footre Ogu is short stick tied with palm leaves. It serves as a symbol to resolve peaceful resolution to a dispute. It represents peace and innocence.
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Once upon a time, in the swinging 60s, a young man by the name of John Obikwe ruled the music scene in Owerri. His infectious high spirits, dashing looks, and guitar skills to die for made him the talk of the town, especially among the ladies.
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When the owner dies, his ikenga is ritually broken into pieces and buried with him. Sometimes because of lack of success in one’s life, it may lead an owner to reject his existing ikenga for and get a new one.
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In Igboland, ikenga still prominently upholds the value of individual enterprise in a person’s interaction with the world. The ofo on the other hand is a staff carried by different Igbos — priests, kings, okparas and some masqueraders.
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They needed a way to socialize, heal the wounds inflicted by the war, and recover from the pain of receiving a measly 20 pounds from the Federal Government as compensation for their once thriving businesses. And so, the Peoples Club was born!
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Chuba Wilberforce Okadigbo born in Asaba, Delta State in December 17, 1941. He was a Nigerian Philosopher, Academic Writer, and Political Scientist. Chuba is from Umueri, Ogbunike a town in Oyi local government area of Anambra state. #thread
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Okwuo is a Millennial & Gen-Z community-focused storytelling media brand, aimed at creating timeless, engaging & relatable edutaining content that fosters learning & consciously instills the Igbo culture & values in the younger generation. Visit
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Picture this: it's post-civil war era, and the business ventures of Chief Titus Ike Ume-Ezeoke and his comrades have taken a hit. While lounging with Chief Umeohamadike Obieze, the Azukaenyi of Unubi, and their pals in Aba back in 1971, a brilliant idea struck them.
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𝗖𝗵𝗶 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗴𝗯𝗼 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 In Igbo, the word chi has two meanings. The first is frequently translated as god, guardian angel, personal spirit, while the second is day or daylight, but it is most commonly used for those transitional periods between day and night. THREAD
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Bringing back 6 hilarious igbo videos that make us laugh till this day. 🧵 #1 The boys from Kuala Lumpur. POV: moment when Pawpaw told Yul “mma gbagi oku” 😂😂
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#OkwuoMorningInspiration : If you're grateful God woke you up this morning, drop a 🙏🏾 in the comments.
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A newly titled man may choose to replace his older ikenga with a newer one; a titled man’s staff may replace the knife in the right hand, while the left hand may carry an elephant tusk instead of the usual human head to depict his new status.
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Throw back to the day Mr. Peter Gregory Obi iconically walked into the International Conference Center Awka, during the one year anniversary celebration of the present Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Soludo.
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The Igbo Ajibusu masquerade in the Aki and Pawpaw game. This is a very creative way to sell the Igbo culture.
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