I just completed a 23&Me and found out I am 18.1% Nigerian (specifically from the Igbo People). I am so glad that I have an opportunity to learn more about my Ancestors. It is actually crazy to learn that they were people of peace and were still so successful in expanding their boarders. I've always had a strong connection to pacisfism and spirituality... it feels really good to know that I had Ancestors that aligned to those beliefs as well. I just wish that this was longer so i could know more!
I also learned I am Igbo through dna testing. I matched with some 5th cousins in Nigeria and messaged them. I want to learn all I can about my ancestors
@@themanifestorsmind That's awesome! I hope that you get the answers you are seeking. This has really been an enlightening experience. The Igbo where the only specified group of people from Africa in my results. Unfortunately all my other ancestry is a bit more broadened, but I at least know what countries they came from. I am planning on listening to some history on the various countries that my family come from. Learn some history that I wasn't taught in school.
I love Igbo culture! More videos pls❤❤❤ The Igbo culture always had a republic society. Igbo people had a republic. Every family sent a representative to the Oha or Ogwa (whatever community calls it). The main congress of community (men’s side) hold the office. They would vote on different issues that came up. After voting on an issue - we’re going to do x,y,z, they would appoint someone to be the head of it. That person will execute that thing. The government would split in two. It was the Men’s government & there’s the Women’s Government. The head of the Women’s government will also be split in two. Which was the Umu Ada: The Women who were born into the Community. The Ndi Yem*: Women who Married into the Community. They have two separate places they do things. The Men’s government will have the titled men who will govern their affairs. Then the age brackets (usually 4, 6 year groupings) will be in community groupings based on their age which will also be a thing. And all these governments who work symbiotically with each other. There was a hierarchy, there wasnt an absence of hierarchy. The hierarchy was more merit based than birth. You don’t just become a leader because your family is a leader. You have to be accomplished, you have to be chosen based on your attributes to be a voice, representative to the community. For women, it was through marriage. Once you’re married, you’ve got your title. the Market Women also had their own title and place. No fixed hierarchy, it was more person by person.
@@infographicsafrica Am proudly Igbo from Abakaliki. The structure of igbo societies varies from communities. More fascinating discoveries could be made if am supported with gear. There's sculptures, farming techniques, over 25 recreational activities, secret institutions, community security protocols, cuisine, medical therapy, and lot's more. #proudlyIGBO
It is lie. There were nothing like Igbo before 1914, it took British 14 years to create Igbo. From 1900 to 1914. From the land of calaba. Kalaba is known to the world since 14 th century, Oyo is Known the world since 16 th century. Benin is known to the world since 14 th century, from which aclient city were Igbo govern.?
@@gentlemanedotv The ancient Kingdom of NRI remains the oldest continuously preserved Kingdom in Nigeria. It was founded at the earliest in 9th Century based on Radiocarbon dating and other historical evidence. Thurstan Shaw’s archeological excavations in Igbo Ukwu gives a clear explanation of the growth and evolution of the nearby NRI kingdom. John Fage the historian has published extensively on the NRI kingdom. Visit the ODINANI museum in NRI and get more information
@@gentlemanedotv take your ethnicphobia out of here. Kingdom of Nri existed for 1000+ years governed by igbos and they were decentralised communities around that. If the British love and created the igbos how come they supported their near genocide in Biafra? stop talking nonsense and move.
@@sipp5657 OK, have they have any accomplishments to speak of? Did they EVER have wealth, power, or make any technological advancements? I know that they tried to overthrow the Nigerian government and succeed from Nigeria and found out the hared way.
Very nice video but one correction; In regards to Agbor/Agbon the person who founded Eze Chima was not a Benin Prince although it was said that he challenged the Oba of Benin and almost usurped the throne, Eze Chima was a divinator and trader and Igbo citizen of the Benin back in those days the Obas of Benin sought the expertise of Igbo medicine men to do charms for them, he was the head of a large Igbo commune in Benin and an Nri descendant after the death of the previous Oba, Oba Osagie his next in line became wary of the influence Eze Chima had in Benin so it resulted in a dispute and led to a clash between them which led to the exodus of the Igbos in Benin eastward which is known as the "Idu migration" leading to the founding of some towns in Western Igboland today Agbor being one of them
Hey! Thanks for watching. I would be interested in sources to confirm what you are saying that would be very nice. My objective is to keep these videos as close to facts as possible. Culturally there were many Igbo people in the Benin empire. I love the story of Eze Chima and will do a video on it soon! So wtv material you have that can help let me know 😀!
@@infographicsafrica British anthropologist, G.T Basden, recorded two accounts of the cause of the "Agha Idu na Ọba", the war between the Ọbá of Benin and the Eze Chima people of Adonaidu (people living in between Ado and Idu). His record reads: "History affirms that the Ọba (king) of Benin demanded tribute of the people of one Chima. These people if not directly subject to Benin, were under its suzerainty. Whether this was a new imposition on the part of the Ọba is not noted. What is noted is that the attempt to force tribute led to war and eventually, the retreat Eastwards of Chima's people. But Another assertion is that the mother of the Ọba, Asijie , strayed over the boundary, into Chima's territory in search of firewood. She was caught and beaten. This led to war and Chima and his people had to flee. After Chima's death, his successors were unable to withstand the pressure from Benin and moved as the Niger. A section of the people under Oreze, founded Onitsha and another section under Ekensu sailed down the river and founded Aboh". G.T Basden, "The Niger Ibos", pp 121. Sorry for the late reply I don't watch yt much😅
The name Igbo is the short pronunciation of Ndi-Igbo meaning the Ancient people or people of the origin or beginning Ndi-gbo. Although some say they are part of the ancient Jews (meanwhile they're the Hebrews or Hebos ancestors) Africa have been their home since beginning before spreading and having come in contact with both the people of ancient and modern world.
Stop making up things in the name of history. Igbo has always been a name and not what you have explained. Igbo, Ndi Igbo and Ndi gboo are NOT of the same root or meaning. Igbo doesn't mean ''ndi gboo''. This concept was invented recently and gained popularity roughly within the last 10 years with the rise of black supremacy and Afrocentrism.
Agbor is an Igbo land .. Dein is a mispronounced Dede or Dee... Meaning the Lord or the eldest... It has no meaning in bini language. Binis are mixed tribes of the ilu ibinu and some Yorubas which involves to become bini. The Igbos were communicating and even having political agreement together.. bini became a city center when the Portuguese came in contact with the natives and slavery became the order of the day which one of the earliest Igbo visitor to bini who was known as Eze Chime left the bini to save his families and tribe from the slave hunting bini headed or armed by the Portuguese to capture slaves for them. Agbor is an Igbo kingdom
Ihbo was a language adopted for colonization. There no history that recognises igbo civilization. The British created it when they divided southern Nigeria into east and western region of Nigeria in 1914.
@@infographicsafrica from which city were they govern before 1914.? Igbo were British tools for colonization. The rest ethnic Nationality were not ready to work for the British.
@@gentlemanedotvjust stop lying. Igbo culture existed millenials before the creation of the British. Igbo Kingdoms - the Nri Kingdom is the oldest kingdom discovered in Nigeria and one of the oldest in West Africa.
Don't bring your emotions and hate into this, You got any link (Evidence) to prove your point, History is respecter of nobody, your hate cannot change it
your rascality in ignorance is really a stanch, no wonder no one is taking your page serious. learn and don't let sentiment relegate you to the down side of life
