Igboland is the home of the Igbo people and it covers most of Southeast Nigeria. This area is divided by the Niger River into two unequal sections — the eastern region which is the largest and the midwestern region. The river, however, has not acted as a barrier to cultural unity; rather it has provided an easy means of communication in an area where many settlements claim different origins. The origins of the Igbo people has been the subject of much speculation, and it is only in the last fifty years that any real work has been carried out in this subject: like any group of people, they are anxious to discover their origin and reconstruct how they came to be how they are.
Afigbo, A. Also see Catherine Acholonu. Analysis of the sources that are available fragmentary oral traditions and correlation of cultural traits have led to the belief that there exists a core area of Igboland, and that waves of immigrant communities from the north and west planted themselves on the border of this core area as early as the ninth century. This core area — Owerri, Orlu and Okigwi — forms a belt, and the people in this area have no tradition of coming from anywhere else.
Migration from this area in the recent past tended to be in all directions, and in this way the Igbo culture gradually became homogenized. Islam dominates the north and has a number of supporters in the southwestern, Yoruba part of the country. This black nation remains the largest oil producer in Africa and the 12th largest producer in the world. Country Summary: Violent crime — such as armed robbery, assault, carjacking, kidnapping, hostage taking, banditry, and rape — is common throughout the country.
Kidnapping gangs have also stopped victims on interstate roads. Terrorists continue plotting and carrying out attacks in Nigeria, especially in the Northeast.
There is a high level of crime throughout Nigeria, including armed robbery, kidnapping for ransom, home invasions, carjacking and violent assault. Criminal activity is high in urban areas, including the city of Lagos, as well as on the northern border with Niger and Chad.
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Press ESC to cancel. Skip to content Home What is an Igbo man? Ben Davis May 15, What is an Igbo man? Which is correct Igbo or Ibo? Which tribe is richest in Nigeria? Who is the father of Igbos? For traditional Igbo men of Nigeria, their responsibilities consist of building a large compound for their families, achieving high rank in the community and political organizations, providing bountiful agricultural harvests and livestock, and acquiring wives and many children.
Some Ikenga are geometric and abstract, while others are more realistic. This Ikenga is an example of the geometric and abstract style. All Ikenga include horns coming out of a base.
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