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Birth of F. C. Ogbalu, father of modern Igbo language and culture
F. C. Ogbalu’s birth marked the beginning of a life devoted to preserving and standardizing the Igbo language. Through his founding of the Society for Promoting Igbo Language and Culture, he laid the foundation for Igbo literacy, education, and cultural revival in postcolonial Nigeria.
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The Bassa are closely connected to the Kru people, who have farmed in the forests of Liberia for centuries. Their livelihoods center around staple crops like cassava, yam, sorghum, and rice. Despite external influences, they have maintained distinct traditions in religion, politics, and culture.
Prominent …
ihe onye ofụ ọpị fụtara, ya na imi ya.
what a flute-player blows is between him and his nose.
mind your own business / someone’s affairs are their own responsibility.
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Delta State, though often associated with the Urhobo and Itsekiri, also has significant historical ties to the Igbo people, particularly in the Ndokwa region, which has a large Igbo-speaking population known as the Anioma people.
The state was an important site for trade routes during …
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