As the going says, epwa ino ka, ubakpa ikaa dori ka, the Igede youths resided in Lagos have decided to come together for a common goal of dialoguing for the peace and development of their land. This is reportedly beyond any association, forum or group in the state. The most visited Igede guest house in…
The ancient Igede people were very simple in their manners, and habits. They lived on hills and in valleys and forest which were either round or oblong in shapes in small compound called family (ugbiyegu). They also lived in forests, on hills or in valleys for protection from attacks. The area occupied by the Igede…
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This article highlights the Constituencies, Council Wards and Polling Units in Igede land. Oju I State Constituency Ukpa-Ainu-Ette, Owo, Oboru/Oye, Iyeche, Oju and Ibilia Council Wards – 6 Polling Units – 70 Oju II State Constituency Okwudu, Okpokpo, Idelle, Ainu and Adokpa Council Wards – 5 Polling Units – 78 Obi State Constituency Adiko, Adum-West,…
Hello and welcome to the maiden edition of Igede Culture Class, written version. This class is dedicated to rigorous elucidation and teaching of Igede rich culture and tradition. Igedeonline.com shall be doing justice to every topic treated here and makes sure it’s well understood. Also read: Igede Proverb of the Day (001) Language and culture…
Igede Culture: Praise in Igede Assembly (Ogbo Ogwogwo) Welcome to another wonderful episode of Igede Culture Class, written version. The Igede People of Benue State of course have a very rich and significant culture. Just like National Anthem is recited before the commencement of any Official event in Nigeria, so also the Igede people give…
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Have you in recent times seen a beautiful slay Queen who is hyper-intelligent? I’m glad to bring you one. With pride, I present to you, an Igede lady who has made her people proud by being outstanding in her academics. Ojowu Elizabeth Eneyi is an Igede lady from Oju local government area who just bagged…
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All You Need to Know about the Igede Speaking Tribe of Benue State Nigeria (pt 2) Important ceremonies and festivals such as child naming ceremonies, burial, marriage, achievement and festival exist. The people are enterprising and undertake self-help projects. Where necessary, they levy themselves or through their communal farming to raise funds.Land is the source…
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To recapture the primordial state of Igede culture and general evidence of culture decline and mutation, the history of the Igede people provides evidence of rich cultural heritage and incidence of distorted specific cultures. The specific modernization and globalisation that induce culture mutation, which the book investigates include excision of core cultural identity and practices…
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This article explores the people’s cultural practices, indigenous institutions, religions and worldview; and implication of culture mutation by the influence of westernization and modernism resulting in alien practices and lifestyles, which gradually results in paradox of modern identity. Globalisation and modernism are thus treated as sources of culture disarticulation using both primary and secondary data…
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Igede stands out of Nigeria as one of the most cultured ethnic nationalities. The social life of the Igede people is built on core values and ethics such as honesty, hard work, tolerance, sacrileges and equality . Truth is life (Ẹla nya ịlẹhi ảả ri ọhịhị lẹ) is the Igede philosophical norm. Their metaphysical philosophy…
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