A definitive determination of the origins and ancestral linkages between the Igbo, Yoruba, and Edo language groups is necessary for positioning in contemporary Nigeria, including a study of the Internal Migration, and the External Migration Hypotheses of igbo origins that mention the possibility that the Igbo, Yoruba and Edo language groups, and others, shared a common ancestral root prior to separating in different directions and developing different languages and dialect.

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Adapted from the lecture, "Onitsha Traditional Society - Origin, Spread, Culture," delivered by His Majesty Nnaemeka Achebe, Obi of Onitsha at. the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, December 14, 2024.

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11th Onitsha Virtual Town Hall Meeting

Date : June 29, 2025Time : 5:00PM West Central Africa Chief Host: His Majesty, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe, CFR, mni; Agbogidi Register in advance for this meeting:https://lbsng.zoom.us/meeting/register/qx7UQrrGRvyxqGA_O305eg After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

2025 Ajachi Ceremony

This comes up on Sunday,15th June 2025. As expected the ” Ilo Ajachi” will involve all male members ” Villi Akwukwa”  in Onitsha kingdom. Essentially, we  shall in conjunction with our Umunna in our respective villages, “chua lu chi anyi…

Ofala Festival 2025 Dates Announced

Ime Obi is pleased to announce the dates for the 2025 edition: • Ofala Traditional Day: Tuesday, October 14, 2025 • Azu Ofala Traditional Day: Wednesday, October 15, 2025 • Ofala Ceremonial Day: Friday, October 17, 2025 • Azu Ofala…

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