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Geography

Itsekiri

The Itsekiri number 1.5 million and primarily live in Edo, Ondo, and the Warri areas of Delta State. Typically, their language has aspects of Yoruba and Igala due to thier proximity and history with those communities. 

A notable conflict during 1997 to 2003 was the …

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History

Jul. 15, 1994

Imo State's Sam Mbakwe International Airport is Opened

On July 15th 1994, Sam Mbakwe Airport was opened in Imo State. The airport was sponsored by General Sani Abacha and his military leader of the region, James N.J. Aneke. It was named after Sam Mbakwe, Imo's State's first democratic governor - also known as …

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Wider Context

Fante

The Fante have a long history of trade, particularly with European merchants during the era of the Atlantic slave trade and later in gold and ivory. In the 17th century, they formed the Fante Confederacy, a coalition of states that sought to protect their autonomy …

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