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May. 1, 1807

British Enforce the Slave Trade Act of 1807 which ended the Mid Atlantic Slave Trade

After 18 years of parliamentary manouvering, the Slave Trade Act of 1807 was enforced on May 1st 1807. This banned the Mid Atlantic Slave trade. In terms of Igbo history, this trade had victimized upwards of 1.5 million Igbos.

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Proverb

Ụdu mmiri ọnwa isiịị abụghịkwa ihe mberede.

heavy rain during June (rainy season) is not a surprise

some things are expected and should not be a surprise

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Geography

Imo State

Imo State is one of the most culturally rich regions in Igboland, home to significant traditional Igbo kingdoms such as the Owerri and Ngwa peoples.

The state is also known for its historical sites, including Oru and Okigwe, which were central to Igbo resistance against …

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