*NIGERIA'S OLDEST TRIBE* .



One main reason that made me start to hate Christianity is when I studied Ijaw History and noticed that even before Jesus 10 father was born (If ever he existed 2024 years ago) Ijaw people have been living in my Town.


So how can such person be the hope of my people?
But they have been living before his ancestors were ever born and ever existed na..
According to their own dates.
This our newly created language engineered
Central Dialect will teach Ijaws this sense.
I just saw it somewhere.



@General Ditari.


👇👇👇👇




Nigeria's oldest tribe has sparked considerable debate over time. This thoroughly researched article aims to resolve any existing conflicts.

Contrary to the common belief that Africa lacks recorded history, this is a misconception. Numerous African tribes and kingdoms have preserved their histories through both oral traditions and written records. Additionally, African artifacts, writings, and drawings can be dated using modern technology and compared with the oral histories of various tribes.

Nigeria is home to several ancient tribes, but there can be only one that is the oldest. Before the 1500s, much of what is now modern Nigeria was divided into traditional monarchies, associated with contemporary ethnic groups. These early kingdoms included the Nembe-Brass, Nupe, Igala, Bonny, Kanem-Borno, the Igbo Kingdom of Nri, Benin, the Oyo Empire, Yoruba city-states like Ife, the Sokoto Caliphate, the Kano Emirate, and more. Many of these tribes existed long before they settled in Nigeria. We will consider twelve Nigerian tribes based on their settlement in what is now Nigeria, ranking them from the youngest to the oldest, with brief histories to identify Nigeria's oldest and most ancient tribe.

12. Efik People - 1700 CE
The Efik people primarily reside in southern Nigeria, particularly in Cross River State. Speaking the Efik language, a Benue–Congo language of the Cross River family, they settled in Calabar towards the late 1700s and early 1800s. The Efik are related to the Annang, Ibibio, Oron, Biase, Akamkpa, Uruan, Eket people, and the Balondo Civilization of Congo. They have a significant presence in Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea, and Cameroon. Oral traditions suggest their migration from Igbo and Ibibio territories to their current location in Creek Town, often referred to as Calabar.

11. Igala People - 1600 CE
The Igala Kingdom was established by Abutu-Eje in the 1600s and ruled by nine high officials called the Igala Mela. Located in an area around the Benue and Niger rivers, now part of Kogi State, the Igala were known for their bravery and warrior reputation. The kingdom reached its peak in the mid-17th century, becoming a significant exporter of various goods, including slaves, to the coastal regions.

10. Nupe People - Mid 1500 CE
The Central Nupe Kingdom was founded in the mid-15th century in central Nigeria. King Jibiri, the first Muslim Nupe king, reigned around 1770. The Nupe Kingdom gained power under Etsu Ma’azu, who died in 1818. The majority of Nupe people are found in Niger, Kwara, Kogi states, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT Abuja). They have a rich cultural history and are connected to several other tribes, including the Igala, Gbagyi, Ebira, and Koro.

9. Tiv People - Early 1500 CE
The Tiv people trace their origins to southeastern migration through southern, south-central, and west-central Africa before settling in Nigeria in the early 1500s. They lived in the Benue Valley and maintained a peaceful, dispersed lifestyle without a central government or king. European contact began in the 18th century, and British forces entered Tiv land in 1906, leading to subsequent negotiations.

8. Fulani People - 1400 CE
The Fulani, primarily Muslim people scattered across West Africa, migrated from the Senegal river valley in the late 1400s. They settled in Hausaland and Bornu by the 15th century and established themselves in Macina by the 16th century. Usman dan Fodio led a jihad in the 1790s, resulting in a Fulani empire that included Adamawa, Nupe, and Yorubaland. The Fulani language, Fula, is part of the Niger-Congo family.

7. Benin People - 1200 CE
The Benin Kingdom, established around 1200 CE, was founded by the Edo people who invited a prince from Ife to rule. Oranmiyan, the prince, eventually left, and his son Eweka I became the first Oba of Benin. The kingdom reached its peak under Oba Ewuare I, with Benin City becoming renowned for its massive walls and artistic achievements. The current ruler is Oba Ewuare II.

6. Kanuri People - 1000 CE
The Kanuri people, from the Kanem and Bornu Empires, migrated to Nigeria around 1000 CE. They primarily reside in the northeast corner of Nigeria. Notable Kanuri individuals include former Nigerian head of state General Sani Abacha and former Presidential Candidate Bashir Tofa.

5. Hausa People (Nok Culture) - Late 700 BCE
The Hausa are the largest ethnic group in sub-Saharan Africa and Nigeria. The Nok culture, believed to be the ancestral foundation of the Hausa, appeared around 1000 BCE. Daura is considered the cultural center of the Hausa, with Katsina being a significant center of Islamic scholarship. The Hausa have a widespread presence across West Africa.

4. Ibibio People - Mid 700 BCE
The Ibibio people, among the earliest inhabitants of southern Nigeria, settled around 700 BCE. They first arrived in Nigeria and settled at Ibom, later renamed Arochukwu by the Igbo after the Aro-Ibibio war. The Ibibio migrated further south, establishing their current location in present-day Akwa Ibom State. Notable Ibibio individuals include former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Godswill Akpabio.

3. Yoruba People - Early 700 BCE
The Yoruba people trace their origins to the mid-700 BCE, before the establishment of the Ile-Ife kingdom. Ile-Ife is considered one of Africa's earliest kingdoms.
The Yoruba people have a storied past that dates back to around 700 BCE, long before the establishment of the Ile-Ife kingdom in the 8th century BCE. Initially, the inhabitants of Yorubaland shared a common ethnicity and language but were not yet known as Yoruba. Ile-Ife is revered as the cradle of humanity, with legendary figures like Oba Tala, Oro-gbo (Shango), and Otete (Oduduwa) playing a significant role in its history.
In the 14th century CE, Prince Oranmiyan, a son of Oduduwa, founded the Oyo kingdom and became its first ruler, known as the Alaafin. His family later erected the Staff of Oranmiyan (Opa Oranmiyan) in his honor, which still stands today in a grove in Mopa, Ile-Ife.
Historically, the Yoruba people have been one of the most urbanized groups in Africa, living in well-organized city-states like Òyó-Ilé (Katunga) and Ibadan, which were among the most populous cities on the continent. Today, Lagos (Èkó in Yoruba) is the largest city-state in Africa by population.

2. Ibo People – 750 BCE
The Igbo-Ukwu people, ancestors of the present-day Igbo, were skilled metalworkers, with evidence of iron smelting dating back to 750 BCE in the Nsukka region of Igboland. Excavations have revealed hundreds of bronze and leaded bronze ritual vessels and regalia, showcasing some of the most technically impressive bronzes ever made. The Igbo-Ukwu people were the earliest smiths of copper and its alloys in West Africa, using techniques like hammering, bending, twisting, and incising.

The Nri clan, descendants of Igbo-Ukwu, trace their origins back to around 900 BCE. Nri, the founder of the Nri clan, and Aguleri were sons of Eri and migrated from the Anambra river valley to present-day Nri. The Nri people belong to the Umueri clans, tracing their origins to Eri. Nri was the seat of a powerful state, influencing territories inhabited by other Igbo groups.

Historical evidence suggests that Igbo Ukwu, formerly known as Igbo and Igbo Nkwo, is the true origin of the Igbo people. Pottery and tools dating back to 2500 BCE, similar to later Igbo work, have been found in the Nsukka and Afikpo regions. The Umueri clan’s traditions trace their source to the Anambra valley. Linguistic and cultural evidence identify Owerri, Okigwe, Orlu, Awgu, Udi, and Awka divisions as the Igbo heartland.

1. ijaw People – 800 BCE
The Izon (ijaw) people boast a rich cultural heritage, with a history extending over 7,000 years to the fifth millennium BCE (5000 BCE). Archaeological findings confirm their presence in the Niger Delta region since 800 BCE, providing over 3,000 years of historical evidence, this making them Nigeria’s oldest tribe and one of the world’s most ancient people.
By the 12th century, the number of ijaw states had increased, and by the 16th century, they had formed powerful kingdoms with strong central rule. In the early 15th century, they encountered Europeans and began engaging in trade, often acting as middlemen in the slave trade and acquiring slaves for themselves as a status symbol.
The Ijaws are believed to be descendants of the ancient ORU tribe, with whom they share linguistic and cultural ties. They migrated to West Africa from the Nile Valley and are related to the founders of the Nile Valley civilization.
Today, the ijaw people primarily occupy Bayelsa State, Delta, Rivers, Edo, Ondo, and parts of Akwa Ibom State. With a population of over 19 million, they are the fourth largest ethnic group in Nigeria.

Igbo Ukwu isn't the ancestors of present day Igbo people.There are older settlements in Igboland than Igbo Ukwu.

Ojiofor:
Igbo Ukwu isn't the ancestors of present day Igbo people.There are older settlements in Igboland than Igbo Ukwu.

Name them.

Nailly:
*NIGERIA'S OLDEST TRIBE* .



One main reason that made me start to hate Christianity is when I studied Ijaw History and noticed that even before Jesus 10 father was born (If ever he existed 2024 years ago) Ijaw people have been living in my Town.


So how can such person be the hope of my people?
But they have been living before his ancestors were ever born and ever existed na..
According to their own dates.
This our newly created language engineered
Central Dialect will teach Ijaws this sense.
I just saw it somewhere.



@General Ditari.


👇👇👇👇




Nigeria's oldest tribe has sparked considerable debate over time. This thoroughly researched article aims to resolve any existing conflicts.

Contrary to the common belief that Africa lacks recorded history, this is a misconception. Numerous African tribes and kingdoms have preserved their histories through both oral traditions and written records. Additionally, African artifacts, writings, and drawings can be dated using modern technology and compared with the oral histories of various tribes.

Nigeria is home to several ancient tribes, but there can be only one that is the oldest. Before the 1500s, much of what is now modern Nigeria was divided into traditional monarchies, associated with contemporary ethnic groups. These early kingdoms included the Nembe-Brass, Nupe, Igala, Bonny, Kanem-Borno, the Igbo Kingdom of Nri, Benin, the Oyo Empire, Yoruba city-states like Ife, the Sokoto Caliphate, the Kano Emirate, and more. Many of these tribes existed long before they settled in Nigeria. We will consider twelve Nigerian tribes based on their settlement in what is now Nigeria, ranking them from the youngest to the oldest, with brief histories to identify Nigeria's oldest and most ancient tribe.

12. Efik People - 1700 CE
The Efik people primarily reside in southern Nigeria, particularly in Cross River State. Speaking the Efik language, a Benue–Congo language of the Cross River family, they settled in Calabar towards the late 1700s and early 1800s. The Efik are related to the Annang, Ibibio, Oron, Biase, Akamkpa, Uruan, Eket people, and the Balondo Civilization of Congo. They have a significant presence in Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea, and Cameroon. Oral traditions suggest their migration from Igbo and Ibibio territories to their current location in Creek Town, often referred to as Calabar.

11. Igala People - 1600 CE
The Igala Kingdom was established by Abutu-Eje in the 1600s and ruled by nine high officials called the Igala Mela. Located in an area around the Benue and Niger rivers, now part of Kogi State, the Igala were known for their bravery and warrior reputation. The kingdom reached its peak in the mid-17th century, becoming a significant exporter of various goods, including slaves, to the coastal regions.

10. Nupe People - Mid 1500 CE
The Central Nupe Kingdom was founded in the mid-15th century in central Nigeria. King Jibiri, the first Muslim Nupe king, reigned around 1770. The Nupe Kingdom gained power under Etsu Ma’azu, who died in 1818. The majority of Nupe people are found in Niger, Kwara, Kogi states, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT Abuja). They have a rich cultural history and are connected to several other tribes, including the Igala, Gbagyi, Ebira, and Koro.

9. Tiv People - Early 1500 CE
The Tiv people trace their origins to southeastern migration through southern, south-central, and west-central Africa before settling in Nigeria in the early 1500s. They lived in the Benue Valley and maintained a peaceful, dispersed lifestyle without a central government or king. European contact began in the 18th century, and British forces entered Tiv land in 1906, leading to subsequent negotiations.

8. Fulani People - 1400 CE
The Fulani, primarily Muslim people scattered across West Africa, migrated from the Senegal river valley in the late 1400s. They settled in Hausaland and Bornu by the 15th century and established themselves in Macina by the 16th century. Usman dan Fodio led a jihad in the 1790s, resulting in a Fulani empire that included Adamawa, Nupe, and Yorubaland. The Fulani language, Fula, is part of the Niger-Congo family.

7. Benin People - 1200 CE
The Benin Kingdom, established around 1200 CE, was founded by the Edo people who invited a prince from Ife to rule. Oranmiyan, the prince, eventually left, and his son Eweka I became the first Oba of Benin. The kingdom reached its peak under Oba Ewuare I, with Benin City becoming renowned for its massive walls and artistic achievements. The current ruler is Oba Ewuare II.

6. Kanuri People - 1000 CE
The Kanuri people, from the Kanem and Bornu Empires, migrated to Nigeria around 1000 CE. They primarily reside in the northeast corner of Nigeria. Notable Kanuri individuals include former Nigerian head of state General Sani Abacha and former Presidential Candidate Bashir Tofa.

5. Hausa People (Nok Culture) - Late 700 BCE
The Hausa are the largest ethnic group in sub-Saharan Africa and Nigeria. The Nok culture, believed to be the ancestral foundation of the Hausa, appeared around 1000 BCE. Daura is considered the cultural center of the Hausa, with Katsina being a significant center of Islamic scholarship. The Hausa have a widespread presence across West Africa.

4. Ibibio People - Mid 700 BCE
The Ibibio people, among the earliest inhabitants of southern Nigeria, settled around 700 BCE. They first arrived in Nigeria and settled at Ibom, later renamed Arochukwu by the Igbo after the Aro-Ibibio war. The Ibibio migrated further south, establishing their current location in present-day Akwa Ibom State. Notable Ibibio individuals include former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Godswill Akpabio.

3. Yoruba People - Early 700 BCE
The Yoruba people trace their origins to the mid-700 BCE, before the establishment of the Ile-Ife kingdom. Ile-Ife is considered one of Africa's earliest kingdoms.
The Yoruba people have a storied past that dates back to around 700 BCE, long before the establishment of the Ile-Ife kingdom in the 8th century BCE. Initially, the inhabitants of Yorubaland shared a common ethnicity and language but were not yet known as Yoruba. Ile-Ife is revered as the cradle of humanity, with legendary figures like Oba Tala, Oro-gbo (Shango), and Otete (Oduduwa) playing a significant role in its history.
In the 14th century CE, Prince Oranmiyan, a son of Oduduwa, founded the Oyo kingdom and became its first ruler, known as the Alaafin. His family later erected the Staff of Oranmiyan (Opa Oranmiyan) in his honor, which still stands today in a grove in Mopa, Ile-Ife.
Historically, the Yoruba people have been one of the most urbanized groups in Africa, living in well-organized city-states like Òyó-Ilé (Katunga) and Ibadan, which were among the most populous cities on the continent. Today, Lagos (Èkó in Yoruba) is the largest city-state in Africa by population.

2. Ibo People – 750 BCE
The Igbo-Ukwu people, ancestors of the present-day Igbo, were skilled metalworkers, with evidence of iron smelting dating back to 750 BCE in the Nsukka region of Igboland. Excavations have revealed hundreds of bronze and leaded bronze ritual vessels and regalia, showcasing some of the most technically impressive bronzes ever made. The Igbo-Ukwu people were the earliest smiths of copper and its alloys in West Africa, using techniques like hammering, bending, twisting, and incising.

The Nri clan, descendants of Igbo-Ukwu, trace their origins back to around 900 BCE. Nri, the founder of the Nri clan, and Aguleri were sons of Eri and migrated from the Anambra river valley to present-day Nri. The Nri people belong to the Umueri clans, tracing their origins to Eri. Nri was the seat of a powerful state, influencing territories inhabited by other Igbo groups.

Historical evidence suggests that Igbo Ukwu, formerly known as Igbo and Igbo Nkwo, is the true origin of the Igbo people. Pottery and tools dating back to 2500 BCE, similar to later Igbo work, have been found in the Nsukka and Afikpo regions. The Umueri clan’s traditions trace their source to the Anambra valley. Linguistic and cultural evidence identify Owerri, Okigwe, Orlu, Awgu, Udi, and Awka divisions as the Igbo heartland.

1. ijaw People – 800 BCE
The Izon (ijaw) people boast a rich cultural heritage, with a history extending over 7,000 years to the fifth millennium BCE (5000 BCE). Archaeological findings confirm their presence in the Niger Delta region since 800 BCE, providing over 3,000 years of historical evidence, this making them Nigeria’s oldest tribe and one of the world’s most ancient people.
By the 12th century, the number of ijaw states had increased, and by the 16th century, they had formed powerful kingdoms with strong central rule. In the early 15th century, they encountered Europeans and began engaging in trade, often acting as middlemen in the slave trade and acquiring slaves for themselves as a status symbol.
The Ijaws are believed to be descendants of the ancient ORU tribe, with whom they share linguistic and cultural ties. They migrated to West Africa from the Nile Valley and are related to the founders of the Nile Valley civilization.
Today, the ijaw people primarily occupy Bayelsa State, Delta, Rivers, Edo, Ondo, and parts of Akwa Ibom State. With a population of over 19 million, they are the fourth largest ethnic group in Nigeria.

I disagree with this post, hausa people have nothing to do with the NOK CULTURE, nok culture wete literally trace in the southern part of kaduna

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I disagree with this post, hausa people have nothing to do with the NOK CULTURE, nok culture wete literally trace in the southern part of kaduna

The Nok culture concerns Hausa.

The creator of this post is high on cow dungs.

Nailly:


Name them.

Uturu in Abia state is proven to be the oldest settlement in Igboland through scientific research.
Mind you I am not from Uturu town.

THE HISTORY OF THE ORIGIN OF UTURU

Though there many history about Uturu.but this one, mainly base on oral history from different individuals in Uturu community and archaeological findings and my own personal research, Uturu is in Isukwuato LGA of Abia state Nigeria.

Uturu have no history of migrating from any place,[b]it has been well proven with evidence that Igbos might started from Uturu rather than Israel as many people believe. There's a cave in Ngodo Uturu called Isiume cave, its the oldest cave in Nigeria and arugaubly in the world. also according to the several research carried out there by some archaeologists also with three universities from United States of America. It was believed that there was a goddess by the name NNEM CHUKWU who inhabited the cave over 2,000 years before Adam. It was also believe that Nnemchukwu procreated Ena who is the father of Uturu. Many archaeologists and some eminent scholars of Igbo history like, Thurstan Shaw and Steve Daniels(1984) , F.N. Anozie in CATHERINE ACHOLONU(2009) , D.D Hartle in M.A Onwuejeogu(1987)8 and Michael A Uchegbu(2012), have associated Igbo history and culture with the Ugwuele- Uturu area. The archaeological research as recorded by Thurstan Shaw and Steve Daniels however indicates that people were already living in Uturu, specifically, in Ugwuele a sub-lineage in Uturu, Abia State, Nigeria as early as 11,000 BC or perhaps earlier than that period because of the microlights found in that area.[/b]

Similarly, archaeological evidence from Prof. F. N Anozie as recorded by Prof. Catherine Acholonu has proven that human beings started existing in Uturu as far back as 250,000 years ago[/b]. Prof. Anozie also noted that the people of Ọlụ, Amaigbo and Isu, all in the present day Imo State, migrated from Ugwuele, Uturu, under the umbrella of a man called Ele (alias Okwara-Ugwu-Ele) and are thus the direct descendants of the Ugwuele Homo Erectus or sons of the Soil.

Between 1977 and 1981 Archaeologists from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka carried out excavation at Ugwuele. Items recovered according to HRH Eze Michael Uchegbu in his article: IGBO AND THE WORLD FROM 900,000 BC TO MODERN TIMES, include stone tools, hand axes and quartz flakes all dated more than 250,000 years ago which are currently in national museum Enugu state.

The Archaeological evidence from Ugwuele, however proves that Uturu had already existed before any other group of people in Igbo land. According to Prof. M. A Onwuejeogwu, If the Homo erectus at Ugwuele in Uturu who made and used the artifacts( discovered there in 1977) were the ancestors of the present inhabitants through evolution, as the analysis points out, it would mean that men first occupied Uturu and later migrated after many years to other parts of Igbo land including Ọkà -Nri and Ọlụ area and beyond
In the process of his analysis according to A. E Udueze 1998; Prof. Onwuejeogwu added: ......... the makers of Ugwuele stone artifacts might have settled near the site, engaged in hunting and gathering food and trapping of animals. He also claimed that, many of the present Igbo indigenous institutions and practices like its political system, cultivation of crops as an economic activity and iron working which is being practiced at Ugwuogu a Community in Uturu, very close to Ugwuele Acheulian site, must have had their dispersal point from Uturu.

If we can regard Archaeology as something to go by, then one can quickly conclude that Ena, who was and/or is regarded as the founding father of Uturu, must have been one of the descendants of the early occupants of the Ugwuele site who wondered from one place to another, engaged in hunting and trapping of animals, and then later came back to his ancestral home after many years. He and his wife- Mgbedi together with their companions, settled at Ekeukwu, which is today the ancestral home of Uturu Community.

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saddler:
The creator of this post is high on cow dungs.

Imature fellow you are.
Grow up.

Ojiofor:


Uturu in Abia state is proven to be the oldest settlement in Igboland through scientific research.
Mind you I am not from Uturu town.

THE HISTORY OF THE ORIGIN OF UTURU

Though there many history about Uturu.but this one, mainly base on oral history from different individuals in Uturu community and archaeological findings and my own personal research, Uturu is in Isukwuato LGA of Abia state Nigeria.
Uturu have no history of migrating from any place,[b]it has been well proven with evidence that Igbos might started from Uturu rather than Israel as many people believe. There's a cave in Ngodo Uturu called Isiume cave, its the oldest cave in Nigeria and arugaubly in the world. also according to the several research carried out there by some archaeologists also with three universities from United States of America. It was believed that there was a goddess by the name NNEM CHUKWU who inhabited the cave over 2,000 years before Adam. It was also believe that Nnemchukwu procreated Ena who is the father of Uturu. Many archaeologists and some eminent scholars of Igbo history like, Thurstan Shaw and Steve Daniels(1984) , F.N. Anozie in CATHERINE ACHOLONU(2009) , D.D Hartle in M.A Onwuejeogu(1987)8 and Michael A Uchegbu(2012), have associated Igbo history and culture with the Ugwuele- Uturu area. The archaeological research as recorded by Thurstan Shaw and Steve Daniels however indicates that people were already living in Uturu, specifically, in Ugwuele a sub-lineage in Uturu, Abia State, Nigeria as early as 11,000 BC or perhaps earlier than that period because of the microlights found in that area.
Similarly, archaeological evidence from Prof. F. N Anozie as recorded by Prof. Catherine Acholonu has proven that human beings started existing in Uturu as far back as 250,000 years ago[/b]. Prof. Anozie also noted that the people of Ọlụ, Amaigbo and Isu, all in the present day Imo State, migrated from Ugwuele, Uturu, under the umbrella of a man called Ele (alias Okwara-Ugwu-Ele) and are thus the direct descendants of the Ugwuele Homo Erectus or sons of the Soil.
Between 1977 and 1981 Archaeologists from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka carried out excavation at Ugwuele. Items recovered according to HRH Eze Michael Uchegbu in his article: IGBO AND THE WORLD FROM 900,000 BC TO MODERN TIMES, include stone tools, hand axes and quartz flakes all dated more than 250,000 years ago which are currently in national museum Enugu state.
The Archaeological evidence from Ugwuele, however proves that Uturu had already existed before any other group of people in Igbo land. According to Prof. M. A Onwuejeogwu, If the Homo erectus at Ugwuele in Uturu who made and used the artifacts( discovered there in 1977) were the ancestors of the present inhabitants through evolution, as the analysis points out, it would mean that men first occupied Uturu and later migrated after many years to other parts of Igbo land including Ọkà -Nri and Ọlụ area and beyond
In the process of his analysis according to A. E Udueze 1998; Prof. Onwuejeogwu added: ......... the makers of Ugwuele stone artifacts might have settled near the site, engaged in hunting and gathering food and trapping of animals. He also claimed that, many of the present Igbo indigenous institutions and practices like its political system, cultivation of crops as an economic activity and iron working which is being practiced at Ugwuogu a Community in Uturu, very close to Ugwuele Acheulian site, must have had their dispersal point from Uturu.
If we can regard Archaeology as something to go by, then one can quickly conclude that Ena, who was and/or is regarded as the founding father of Uturu, must have been one of the descendants of the early occupants of the Ugwuele site who wondered from one place to another, engaged in hunting and trapping of animals, and then later came back to his ancestral home after many years. He and his wife- Mgbedi together with their companions, settled at Ekeukwu, which is today the ancestral home of Uturu Community.

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Never heard of this before .
They say NRI in Anambra.
Even the post too.

Nailly:



Never heard of this before .
They say NRI in Anambra.
Even the post too.

That is what they say but science prove otherwise.They also said we are from Israel which isn't true.

Ojiofor:


That is what they say but science prove otherwise.They also said we are from Israel which isn't true.

Isiukwato LGA is close to Umuneochi LGA and share boundaries with it and Umuneochi alone border all Igbo South East States.

Nailly:



Isiukwato is close to Umuneochi and Umuneochi alone border all Igbo South East States.

Within that region lies the oldest Igbo civilization.
Isiukwuato/Umuneochi/Okigwe/Orlu axis.

Ojiofor:


Within that region lies the oldest Igbo civilization.
Isiukwuato/Umuneochi/Okigwe/Orlu axis.

I am just seeing this for the first time but I think the probability of this being right is over 85 percent.

Nailly:



I am just seeing this for the first time but I think the probability of this being right is over 85 percent.

Bro this is not akuko Eri na Gad without archeological proof.Research from notable archeologist have proven it to be true.

michlins:
Leja in Nsukka is quite older. These people perfected iron smelting long before Igbo ukwu.

You need to understand the level of industrialization needed for people to develop the skills required to mine and refine iron ores and move on to making tools

There is really no evidence to prove that Leja is older than Igbo Ukwu and vice versa. Even the year attributed to Igbo Ukwu was based on their historic metal works. I'm sure Igbo Ukwu had been in existence even before they became metal workers.

Nailly:


Name them.

Leja in Nsukka is quite older. These people perfected iron smelting long before Igbo ukwu.

You need to understand the level of industrialization needed for people to develop the skills required to mine and refine iron ores and move on to making tools

This thread is a very bad and misleading one.
Very terrible.

To think Jesus never existed renders this thread useless

Nailly:
*NIGERIA'S OLDEST TRIBE* .



One main reason that made me start to hate Christianity is when I studied Ijaw History and noticed that even before Jesus 10 father was born (If ever he existed 2024 years ago) Ijaw people have been living in my Town.


So how can such person be the hope of my people?
But they have been living before his ancestors were ever born and ever existed na..
According to their own dates.
This our newly created language engineered
Central Dialect will teach Ijaws this sense.
I just saw it somewhere.



@General Ditari.


👇👇👇👇




Nigeria's oldest tribe has sparked considerable debate over time. This thoroughly researched article aims to resolve any existing conflicts.

Contrary to the common belief that Africa lacks recorded history, this is a misconception. Numerous African tribes and kingdoms have preserved their histories through both oral traditions and written records. Additionally, African artifacts, writings, and drawings can be dated using modern technology and compared with the oral histories of various tribes.

Nigeria is home to several ancient tribes, but there can be only one that is the oldest. Before the 1500s, much of what is now modern Nigeria was divided into traditional monarchies, associated with contemporary ethnic groups. These early kingdoms included the Nembe-Brass, Nupe, Igala, Bonny, Kanem-Borno, the Igbo Kingdom of Nri, Benin, the Oyo Empire, Yoruba city-states like Ife, the Sokoto Caliphate, the Kano Emirate, and more. Many of these tribes existed long before they settled in Nigeria. We will consider twelve Nigerian tribes based on their settlement in what is now Nigeria, ranking them from the youngest to the oldest, with brief histories to identify Nigeria's oldest and most ancient tribe.

12. Efik People - 1700 CE
The Efik people primarily reside in southern Nigeria, particularly in Cross River State. Speaking the Efik language, a Benue–Congo language of the Cross River family, they settled in Calabar towards the late 1700s and early 1800s. The Efik are related to the Annang, Ibibio, Oron, Biase, Akamkpa, Uruan, Eket people, and the Balondo Civilization of Congo. They have a significant presence in Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea, and Cameroon. Oral traditions suggest their migration from Igbo and Ibibio territories to their current location in Creek Town, often referred to as Calabar.

11. Igala People - 1600 CE
The Igala Kingdom was established by Abutu-Eje in the 1600s and ruled by nine high officials called the Igala Mela. Located in an area around the Benue and Niger rivers, now part of Kogi State, the Igala were known for their bravery and warrior reputation. The kingdom reached its peak in the mid-17th century, becoming a significant exporter of various goods, including slaves, to the coastal regions.

10. Nupe People - Mid 1500 CE
The Central Nupe Kingdom was founded in the mid-15th century in central Nigeria. King Jibiri, the first Muslim Nupe king, reigned around 1770. The Nupe Kingdom gained power under Etsu Ma’azu, who died in 1818. The majority of Nupe people are found in Niger, Kwara, Kogi states, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT Abuja). They have a rich cultural history and are connected to several other tribes, including the Igala, Gbagyi, Ebira, and Koro.

9. Tiv People - Early 1500 CE
The Tiv people trace their origins to southeastern migration through southern, south-central, and west-central Africa before settling in Nigeria in the early 1500s. They lived in the Benue Valley and maintained a peaceful, dispersed lifestyle without a central government or king. European contact began in the 18th century, and British forces entered Tiv land in 1906, leading to subsequent negotiations.

8. Fulani People - 1400 CE
The Fulani, primarily Muslim people scattered across West Africa, migrated from the Senegal river valley in the late 1400s. They settled in Hausaland and Bornu by the 15th century and established themselves in Macina by the 16th century. Usman dan Fodio led a jihad in the 1790s, resulting in a Fulani empire that included Adamawa, Nupe, and Yorubaland. The Fulani language, Fula, is part of the Niger-Congo family.

7. Benin People - 1200 CE
The Benin Kingdom, established around 1200 CE, was founded by the Edo people who invited a prince from Ife to rule. Oranmiyan, the prince, eventually left, and his son Eweka I became the first Oba of Benin. The kingdom reached its peak under Oba Ewuare I, with Benin City becoming renowned for its massive walls and artistic achievements. The current ruler is Oba Ewuare II.

6. Kanuri People - 1000 CE
The Kanuri people, from the Kanem and Bornu Empires, migrated to Nigeria around 1000 CE. They primarily reside in the northeast corner of Nigeria. Notable Kanuri individuals include former Nigerian head of state General Sani Abacha and former Presidential Candidate Bashir Tofa.

5. Hausa People (Nok Culture) - Late 700 BCE
The Hausa are the largest ethnic group in sub-Saharan Africa and Nigeria. The Nok culture, believed to be the ancestral foundation of the Hausa, appeared around 1000 BCE. Daura is considered the cultural center of the Hausa, with Katsina being a significant center of Islamic scholarship. The Hausa have a widespread presence across West Africa.

4. Ibibio People - Mid 700 BCE
The Ibibio people, among the earliest inhabitants of southern Nigeria, settled around 700 BCE. They first arrived in Nigeria and settled at Ibom, later renamed Arochukwu by the Igbo after the Aro-Ibibio war. The Ibibio migrated further south, establishing their current location in present-day Akwa Ibom State. Notable Ibibio individuals include former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Godswill Akpabio.

3. Yoruba People - Early 700 BCE
The Yoruba people trace their origins to the mid-700 BCE, before the establishment of the Ile-Ife kingdom. Ile-Ife is considered one of Africa's earliest kingdoms.
The Yoruba people have a storied past that dates back to around 700 BCE, long before the establishment of the Ile-Ife kingdom in the 8th century BCE. Initially, the inhabitants of Yorubaland shared a common ethnicity and language but were not yet known as Yoruba. Ile-Ife is revered as the cradle of humanity, with legendary figures like Oba Tala, Oro-gbo (Shango), and Otete (Oduduwa) playing a significant role in its history.
In the 14th century CE, Prince Oranmiyan, a son of Oduduwa, founded the Oyo kingdom and became its first ruler, known as the Alaafin. His family later erected the Staff of Oranmiyan (Opa Oranmiyan) in his honor, which still stands today in a grove in Mopa, Ile-Ife.
Historically, the Yoruba people have been one of the most urbanized groups in Africa, living in well-organized city-states like Òyó-Ilé (Katunga) and Ibadan, which were among the most populous cities on the continent. Today, Lagos (Èkó in Yoruba) is the largest city-state in Africa by population.

2. Ibo People – 750 BCE
The Igbo-Ukwu people, ancestors of the present-day Igbo, were skilled metalworkers, with evidence of iron smelting dating back to 750 BCE in the Nsukka region of Igboland. Excavations have revealed hundreds of bronze and leaded bronze ritual vessels and regalia, showcasing some of the most technically impressive bronzes ever made. The Igbo-Ukwu people were the earliest smiths of copper and its alloys in West Africa, using techniques like hammering, bending, twisting, and incising.

The Nri clan, descendants of Igbo-Ukwu, trace their origins back to around 900 BCE. Nri, the founder of the Nri clan, and Aguleri were sons of Eri and migrated from the Anambra river valley to present-day Nri. The Nri people belong to the Umueri clans, tracing their origins to Eri. Nri was the seat of a powerful state, influencing territories inhabited by other Igbo groups.

Historical evidence suggests that Igbo Ukwu, formerly known as Igbo and Igbo Nkwo, is the true origin of the Igbo people. Pottery and tools dating back to 2500 BCE, similar to later Igbo work, have been found in the Nsukka and Afikpo regions. The Umueri clan’s traditions trace their source to the Anambra valley. Linguistic and cultural evidence identify Owerri, Okigwe, Orlu, Awgu, Udi, and Awka divisions as the Igbo heartland.

1. ijaw People – 800 BCE
The Izon (ijaw) people boast a rich cultural heritage, with a history extending over 7,000 years to the fifth millennium BCE (5000 BCE). Archaeological findings confirm their presence in the Niger Delta region since 800 BCE, providing over 3,000 years of historical evidence, this making them Nigeria’s oldest tribe and one of the world’s most ancient people.
By the 12th century, the number of ijaw states had increased, and by the 16th century, they had formed powerful kingdoms with strong central rule. In the early 15th century, they encountered Europeans and began engaging in trade, often acting as middlemen in the slave trade and acquiring slaves for themselves as a status symbol.
The Ijaws are believed to be descendants of the ancient ORU tribe, with whom they share linguistic and cultural ties. They migrated to West Africa from the Nile Valley and are related to the founders of the Nile Valley civilization.
Today, the ijaw people primarily occupy Bayelsa State, Delta, Rivers, Edo, Ondo, and parts of Akwa Ibom State. With a population of over 19 million, they are the fourth largest ethnic group in Nigeria.

lies and propagander. Igbos are the elders stop selling rubbish to us just because you want to hype your tribe.

Mbanda:
lies and propagander. Igbos are the elders stop selling rubbish to us just because you want to hype your tribe.

Grow up.
I didn't even post it.
Someone did and I forwarded it here.

1,000 years from now and the people of that generation will doubt the existence of you all arguing this and that above.

Nailly:


Grow up.
I didn't even post it.
Someone did and I forwarded it here.

And you forwarded what you are not sure of. You are the one that really need to grow up.

Nonsense!

Unbiased1:


There is really no evidence to prove that Leja is older than Igbo Ukwu and vice versa. Even the year attributed to Igbo Ukwu was based on their historic metal works. I'm sure Igbo Ukwu had been in existence even before they became metal workers.

Leja has older metal works than Igbo ukwu

I am from Amachara
Ezeleke Abia i have struggled to get a hold on the history of my village i would love to know the founding fathers.

Zubeezanga:
I am from Amachara
Ezeleke Abia i have struggled to get a hold on the history of my village i would love to know the founding fathers.

Don't you have elders in your village?