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The Igbo people (English: / ˈ iː b oʊ / EE-boh, [10] [11] US also / ˈ ɪ ɡ b oʊ / IG-boh; [12] [13] also spelled Ibo [14] [15] and historically also Iboe, Ebo, Eboe, [16] Eboans, [17] Heebo; [18] natively Ṇ́dị́ Ìgbò) are an ethnic group in Nigeria. They are primarily found in Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo States. [19]
Igbo, people living chiefly in southeastern Nigeria who speak Igbo, a language of the Benue-Congo branch of the Niger-Congo language family. The Igbo may be grouped into the following main cultural divisions: northern, southern, western, eastern or Cross River, and northeastern.
The Igbo are a profoundly religious people who believe in a benevolent creator, usually known as Chukwu, who created the visible universe (uwa), and is especially associated with rain, trees and other plants.
Igbo culture (Igbo: Ọmenala ndị Igbo [1]) are the customs, practices and traditions of the Igbo people [2] of southeastern [3] Nigeria. It consists of ancient practices as well as new concepts added into the Igbo culture either by cultural evolution or by outside influence.
The Igbo tribe, with over 30 million people, has a rich cultural heritage, from language and festivals to economic contributions and global influence. They are a vibrant and influential community in Nigeria and beyond.
The Ibo or Igbo people are found in southeastern Nigeria and have many interesting customs and traditions. With a population of around 40 million throughout Nigeria, they are one of the biggest and most influential tribes.
Explore the rich history of the Igbo people in Nigeria with this enlightening video. From their skilled craftsmanship to their unique religious beliefs, the ...
The Igbo people classify members of their community into three groups. The “nnukwu mmadu” are the rich, the “dimkpa” are the middle class, and the “ogbenye” are the lower class. It is vastly similar to most other classification systems around the world.
The Igbo-speaking people inhabit most of southeastern Nigeria. Their political economy and culture have been shaped by their long history of habitation in the forest region.
The Ibo people were a civilized group of people, as evidenced by their cultural artifacts and traditional relationships. The first notable Ibos were their village councils composed of common, yet capable, villagers. Then, in 1816, Bussa, an Ibo slave in Barbados, led a revolt that would change slavery forever.