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Interesting Facts About The Urhobo People Of Delta State by Nobody: 2:00pm On Feb 06, 2015 |
This thread is to enlighten Nairalanders about the Urhobo people. Most Nigerians may not have heard about Urhobos and some of those who may have heard anything about them dont know much about them. I am an Urhobo and I want others to see my people for what they really are. - The Urhobos are the majority ethnic group in Delta State with more than a million people. They occupy Delta Central exclusively but they are also present in a few numbers in Delta South. They also have 9 LGAs out of the 25 LGAs in Delta State. The Urhobos effectively constitute the 5th largest ethnic group in Nigeria coming after the Ijaws. - The Urhobo people share a common ancestry with Edo people. It is even said that the Urhobos migrated from Edo. The language is very similar and there are cultural similarities as wells. Some names and words are shared such as "Efe". In some Urhobo clans and kingdoms, the king (Ovie) has to pay a certain tribute to the Oba of Benin in other for his ascent to the throne to be legitimate. - The Urhobo people are also similar to the Isoko people of Delta State. At a point in time, the white colonisers referred to both the Isoko and Urhobo people as the "Sobo" people. However this was fought against by both tribes. As of now, the Isokos manage to understand Urhobo at the elementary level and some Urhobos can understand the Isoko language. - The Urhobo nation is made up of many sub-cultural units with obvious differences. This is why many scholars are quick to say that Urhobo is a cultural unit and not a geographical unit. What binds all the various sub-cultural units together is the commonness of Urhobo cultural worldview and tradition. However, linguistically, there are alot of differences. Some of these sub-groups include the Okpe people that reside in Orerokpe, Sapele, Amukpe, Aghalokpe, etc. The Uvwie people of Effurun and its environs, the Agbon people of Okpara, Kokori, Eku, Ovu-Oviore, etc, The Abraka people of Abraka, the Ughelli people of Ughelli, the Agbassa people, etc. Major Urhobo towns and cities in Delta State include: Okparabe, Arhavwarien, Warri, Sapele, Abraka, Ughelli, Effurun, Aladja, Ovwian, Orerokpe, Amukpe, Eku, Oghara, Evwreni, Agbarha-Otor, Agbarho, Okpara Inland, Egini, Kokori, Olomu, Kiagbodo, Isiokoro, Jesse, Ogharaefe, Effurun-Otor, Ewu, Jeremi, Emadadja, Okwagbe, Ovu, Orogun, Owahwa, Otogor, Edjekota-Ogor, Ofone, Otor-Udu, Ekpan, Jeddo, Uwheru, Urhowhorun, etc. - The Urhobo people are highly egalitarian by nature and believe in equality and freedom. Their major political systems are Monarchy and Gerontocracy. Urhobo traditional monarchy is usually headed by an Ovie(king) who oversees the affairs of his kingdom. He is assisted by the Oloroguns (Chiefs) and Ohovwores (Female Chiefs). He also vests ceremonial/honorary titles on well deserving non-indigenous persons. - The Urhobo people are very demonstrative when they speak. This usually adds a dramatic touch to their conversations. This is one of the reasons why Urhobos excel in entertainment. Especially when it involves comedy. - The Urhobo people usually greet by saying Mee-gwooo /mi:gwɔ:/ which means "I am kneeling o" and the response is Vreen-Do /vrɜ:dÖ/ which means "Stand up. Thank you." Whereas Mavor? /ma:vɔ:/ means "How far?". -The first Urhobo man to go to a university is McNeil Gabriel Ejaife of Okpara. He graduated with a B.A. degree of Durham University in 1948. The first Urhobo Professor is Frank Ukoli who was appointed in 1973. Six Urhobo academics have been vice chancellors of Universities, namely, Philip Kuale, Frank Ukoli, Andrew Onokerhoraye, Eric Arubayi, Andrew Evwaraye and Uvie Igun. -The Yorubas have Afenifere, the Hausas have Arewa while the Igbos of Ohanaeze Ndigbo. The Urhobos have UPU (Urhobo Progress Union). This is the apex socio-political and cultural group belonging to the Urhobos. -The Urhobo traditional meal is Oil soup, also known as Ohwo soup by Urhobos, and Starch, known as Usi by the Urhobos. The second traditional meal is Ukhodo (Yam and Plantain Soup). The Urhobos also take Banga soup, Ogbono soup, Pepper soup, Egusi soup, etc, as delicacies. -The first Nigerian indigenous monotheistic religion originated from the Urhobo town known as Kokori. This was where Ubiesha Atakpo started the Igbe Religious Movement. This movement seeks to worship and glorify a single God (known as Oweya) through dancing and the consumption of native chalk. -Urhoboland has a good supply of crude oil. This is one of the reasons why it is a major site for oil exploration. For instance, the Erhioke oil wells of Kokori are thought to be among the shallowest oil wells in the world. -The Urhobos are highly educated and have the love for Western education. They are known to have one of the highest concentration of Professors, Doctors and Lawyers in the Niger-Delta region. Almost all the tertiary institutions in Delta State are situated in Urhobo land. i.e., Delta State University, Abraka; Petroleum Training Institute, Effurun; Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Ugbomro; College of Physical and Health Education, Mosogar; College of Education, Ejeba; Delta State Polytechnic, Oghara; College of Health Technology, Ufuoma, etc. -The Urhobo people maintain a closely-knit family unit. Family ties are strong and are maintained until death. -The Urhobos share Warri City together with the Itsekiris and Ijaws. Warri is the economic nerve of Delta State. The native Urhobos in Warri are known as Agbassa-Urhobo or Agbarha-Ame and Okere-Urhobo. They maintain good relationships with their neighbours and have been known to inter-marry since time immemorial. When the Warri crisis started, the Urhobos were known to have been neutral in the issue. -The Urhobo name for God is Oghene . The name for Life is Akpo . The name for Love is Eguono . Many Urhobo names derive from these terms. - Many of Nigeria's best comedians such as I Go Dye, Gordons, Akpororo, Bovi, Alibaba, etc, are Urhobos. Urhobo musicians include Kefee, Yung6ix, YungHanz, Erigga, Chris Okotie, Sammy Okposo. Richard Mofe Damijo, the commissioner of tourism in Delta State and actor is half-Urhobo. The popular and award-winning sprinter, Blessing Okagbare, is also of Urhobo origin. Some known Urhobo writers include : Professor J.P. Clark, Ben Okri, Professors Tanure Ojaide, Isidore Okpewho, and Hope Eghagha, and Ben Omonode. The foremost Urhobo nationalist is Mukoro Mowoe. These are the little snippets I can put up for now. You are free to add more and keep the thread rolling. Watch out for more interesting factbooks from me. Source: Wadoo.org Wikipedia Me, myself and I. Insert pictures: A group of Urhobo Women A group of Urhobo Men A group of Urhobo Kings (Ivie) 82 Likes 19 Shares
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Re: Interesting Facts About The Urhobo People Of Delta State by xreal: 2:08pm On Feb 06, 2015 |
I have learnt something new today. Nice one, OP 12 Likes |
Re: Interesting Facts About The Urhobo People Of Delta State by BeeBeeOoh(m): 2:14pm On Feb 06, 2015 |
Ok.. |
Re: Interesting Facts About The Urhobo People Of Delta State by Nobody: 2:35pm On Feb 06, 2015 |
They are funny,bold and intelligent. 16 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Interesting Facts About The Urhobo People Of Delta State by phrancys001(m): 3:21pm On Feb 06, 2015 |
No pixs of uroboo babes ? 2 Likes |
Re: Interesting Facts About The Urhobo People Of Delta State by bigfrancis21: 8:14pm On Feb 06, 2015 |
Recommended for the front page. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Interesting Facts About The Urhobo People Of Delta State by MaZterZ(m): 12:31pm On Feb 08, 2015 |
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Re: Interesting Facts About The Urhobo People Of Delta State by Jostico: 12:31pm On Feb 08, 2015 |
bros urhobo well done but, brother,na from warri ni i take come lag so,after all your info ehm,una still be warri,their head nor dey house alaka,okoloba,jakpa,ekpa,haba.ask basketmout now. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 3 Likes |
Re: Interesting Facts About The Urhobo People Of Delta State by Gracie01: 12:31pm On Feb 08, 2015 |
Great writeup |
Re: Interesting Facts About The Urhobo People Of Delta State by Faibuhari: 12:32pm On Feb 08, 2015 |
My warfi bros dem don enta |
Re: Interesting Facts About The Urhobo People Of Delta State by shaboti: 12:32pm On Feb 08, 2015 |
. . 1 Like |
Re: Interesting Facts About The Urhobo People Of Delta State by 9jahubcom(m): 12:32pm On Feb 08, 2015 |
nice |
Re: Interesting Facts About The Urhobo People Of Delta State by Nobody: 12:33pm On Feb 08, 2015 |
Issorite!!! |
Re: Interesting Facts About The Urhobo People Of Delta State by Nobody: 12:33pm On Feb 08, 2015 |
I love their bangs and Owoh soup. 1 Like |
Re: Interesting Facts About The Urhobo People Of Delta State by ignis: 12:35pm On Feb 08, 2015 |
I love their dressing. .... Urhobo scatter. .. |
Re: Interesting Facts About The Urhobo People Of Delta State by bossanmayor(m): 12:35pm On Feb 08, 2015 |
doomAStinz about some dupe diz site is loosin it stans,no diz respext |
Re: Interesting Facts About The Urhobo People Of Delta State by angelo82: 12:36pm On Feb 08, 2015 |
You didn't say the most important thing.....Where are they from?They must originate from somewhere...... 1 Like |
Re: Interesting Facts About The Urhobo People Of Delta State by Spydamannn(m): 12:36pm On Feb 08, 2015 |
Proud uhrobo boy reporting...following thread ![]() |
Re: Interesting Facts About The Urhobo People Of Delta State by Jostico: 12:36pm On Feb 08, 2015 |
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Re: Interesting Facts About The Urhobo People Of Delta State by onosprince(m): 12:38pm On Feb 08, 2015 |
You didnt mention that urhobo men love women and have 2 or 3 wives. 17 Likes |
Re: Interesting Facts About The Urhobo People Of Delta State by Nobody: 12:39pm On Feb 08, 2015 |
Buhari must fail.marching buhari to daura. 7 Likes |
Re: Interesting Facts About The Urhobo People Of Delta State by motherlode: 12:39pm On Feb 08, 2015 |
F Mee-gwoo Are they beautiful to the core?!. ![]() |
Re: Interesting Facts About The Urhobo People Of Delta State by UnknownT: 12:42pm On Feb 08, 2015 |
Shout out to my ex FWB! Awerusuoghene!!!!!! At op, you didn't mention the urhobo towns in Patani? Odorubu and Udolphiri. The hand gesture while talking is soooooo true abi truth with urhobo people 1 Like |
Re: Interesting Facts About The Urhobo People Of Delta State by BUSHHUNTER: 12:42pm On Feb 08, 2015 |
419 pipu 2 Likes |
Re: Interesting Facts About The Urhobo People Of Delta State by martineverest(m): 12:44pm On Feb 08, 2015 |
Urhobo language is majorly a mixture of edo languages(bini,ishan,owan and afemai) and little ijaw and others 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Interesting Facts About The Urhobo People Of Delta State by Sanchez01: 12:45pm On Feb 08, 2015 |
Urhobo Wado! ![]() 21 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Interesting Facts About The Urhobo People Of Delta State by oseiwe(m): 12:45pm On Feb 08, 2015 |
urhobo wayo! 1 Like |
Re: Interesting Facts About The Urhobo People Of Delta State by TheSonOfMark(m): 12:47pm On Feb 08, 2015 |
Their females are unladylike and crude. 18 Likes |
Re: Interesting Facts About The Urhobo People Of Delta State by Mayor21(m): 12:47pm On Feb 08, 2015 |
So Ijaws are the 4th largest ethnic group in Nigeria? Larger than the efiks/ibibio? 2 Likes |
Re: Interesting Facts About The Urhobo People Of Delta State by Pappyto: 12:47pm On Feb 08, 2015 |
Nice one!! Thumbs up @ OP........... 1 Like |
Re: Interesting Facts About The Urhobo People Of Delta State by flexingPAPA: 12:47pm On Feb 08, 2015 |
And they are easy to bribe....and they easily betray themselves politically.... 1 Like |
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