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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.
LECTURE SERIES
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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PUBLIC NOTICE – 11th Onitsha Virtual Town Hall Meeting Report.
The 11th Onitsha Virtual Town Hall Meeting was held on June 29, 2025, with His Majesty, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe, CFR, mni; Agbogidi, as the Chief Host. Key Highlights: – Progress on the Onitsha Millennium Development Foundation – Preparations for…
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…
2025 Ceremonial Cycle
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