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Re: Ancient Igbo Pyramids: The Nsude Pyramids by yeshi(f): 5:03pm On Feb 18, 2015 |
Wow! Never knew something like this exist in Nigeria with all my Art History. God bless op. 2 Likes |
Re: Ancient Igbo Pyramids: The Nsude Pyramids by anonimi: 5:12pm On Feb 18, 2015 |
Rossikk: Yes indeed. It is a shame that our wealthy folks do not bother about such things. Rather we wait for oyinbos to come and explore then exploit our CULTURAL heritage. Quite sad! 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Ancient Igbo Pyramids: The Nsude Pyramids by gatiano(m): 5:18pm On Feb 18, 2015 |
History ke? first of all, after JSS 3, we are divided into 3 different categories- art, commercial and sciences. the sciences do not study any history past the history they read in primary 4 and 5 in macmillian 4 and 5 about dan-fodio which is Arab (white) connection. and the excursion we had from primary school through final years of secondary school was that of slavery and colonization and a few about how independence came about(systematically giving glory to the whites), and about murtala black bullet sprayed benz. At the university level too, its all about slavery most of the time, and latin american stuffs etc. Nothing about the beginning of the black race is ever taught, nothing. except what the nollywood people are showed us which is properly screened from above. The african schooling system is dictated by the colonialists till today. Ishilove: 1 Like |
Re: Ancient Igbo Pyramids: The Nsude Pyramids by dustydee: 5:27pm On Feb 18, 2015 |
Please who has recent pictures of the pyramids? What is the satte government doing about developing that site? Also what are our archaeologists doing about this site? 5 Likes |
Re: Ancient Igbo Pyramids: The Nsude Pyramids by KoloOyinbo(m): 5:29pm On Feb 18, 2015 |
Whitehorse: I just did. BUT it said it was for Africans living abroad. I am an Irishman (although engaged to a Nigerian) so perhaps I don't count? No problem either way (Ko si wahalla! See I have a little Yoruba). 1 Like |
Re: Ancient Igbo Pyramids: The Nsude Pyramids by gatiano(m): 5:29pm On Feb 18, 2015 |
A people without a history is a people without culture and are not just lost, but dead. no history, no culture. no both history and culture no economic empowerment and development, no scientific and technological advancement, growth and innovation, no sound political structure, no sound educational and social system and etc. Ishilove: 4 Likes |
Re: Ancient Igbo Pyramids: The Nsude Pyramids by MrPresident1: 5:33pm On Feb 18, 2015 |
gatiano: The story of the Negro, described succinctly in a few words. 1 Like |
Re: Ancient Igbo Pyramids: The Nsude Pyramids by KoloOyinbo(m): 5:34pm On Feb 18, 2015 |
dustydee: MANY, MANY, likes to you and this post. This is a part of history and culture that should be preserved and used to enrich society today. On a slightly related point. I once saw the first ever Bible translated into Yoruba. It was in a glass case in the first Two Stories house in Nigeria at Badagry. That Bible is a part of Nigerian history on a religious, cultural and indeed tribal level and should be much better preserved and indeed promoted. IMHO it was not given anywhere near the prominence or preservation that such a unique 'artifact' deserves! |
Re: Ancient Igbo Pyramids: The Nsude Pyramids by Decryptor(m): 5:35pm On Feb 18, 2015 |
fairheven: Politicised? Pleas show me where I mentioned APC or PDP or the name of any political party in my comment? |
Re: Ancient Igbo Pyramids: The Nsude Pyramids by macof(m): 5:37pm On Feb 18, 2015 |
Ishilove: the history taught in schools were distorted and lacking in content. |
Re: Ancient Igbo Pyramids: The Nsude Pyramids by redsun(m): 5:45pm On Feb 18, 2015 |
yeshi: They can't teach you the real thing,they teach you things that keeps you mesmerised and indecisive. What you learn is oyinbo curriculum, his stated version of the past and how they want you to think of yourself. There is nothing new under sun, what is happening now has happened thousands of years ago,but indifferent forms and shapes 3 Likes |
Re: Ancient Igbo Pyramids: The Nsude Pyramids by ajadematanle: 5:46pm On Feb 18, 2015 |
What was the purpose of the pyramids.We understood groundnut pyramid of the old northern region which translated to foreign exchange earner.What benefit is of these mere architecture.I thought Igbo people were producing groundnut in the olden days but disappointed |
Re: Ancient Igbo Pyramids: The Nsude Pyramids by MrPresident1: 5:49pm On Feb 18, 2015 |
ajadematanle: Read gatiano's post on page one to see the functions of the pyramid. |
Re: Ancient Igbo Pyramids: The Nsude Pyramids by Whitehorse: 5:50pm On Feb 18, 2015 |
@koloonyibo, Pls do go ahead. I should edit that title to reflect its open to anyone that has anything to do with Africa |
Re: Ancient Igbo Pyramids: The Nsude Pyramids by Nobody: 5:54pm On Feb 18, 2015 |
Whitehorse:It's an absolute disgrace and a scandal. I wonder why the likes of Soyinka are silent on this. A nation that doesn't teach its children their history is a dead, lost nation. 8 Likes |
Re: Ancient Igbo Pyramids: The Nsude Pyramids by Whitehorse: 5:57pm On Feb 18, 2015 |
Maybe the problem might be "packaging"? Maybe we have to get creative on how to pass this history along. Just thinking out loud... |
Re: Ancient Igbo Pyramids: The Nsude Pyramids by Nobody: 6:02pm On Feb 18, 2015 |
Whitehorse:I think we need to appreciate the value of history in the first place. Especially these buffoons who pose as our leaders. The very idea of removing history from the school curriculum is shocking and revolting. If ever a group of people needed to learn/relearn their history, it is Africans, following our long record of foreign invasions, slavery and colonisation. And here we are banning its study! 1 Like |
Re: Ancient Igbo Pyramids: The Nsude Pyramids by redsun(m): 6:04pm On Feb 18, 2015 |
MrPresident1: If he understands the intricacies if building magnificent structures,he will think twice about living in filth,dust and slums like so many Nigerians are doing in the 21st century. He will think twice about why the present Africans are destroying their own things rather than building. Why a mathematician should become a passive pastor rather than practising the magics of applied maths. |
Re: Ancient Igbo Pyramids: The Nsude Pyramids by KoloOyinbo(m): 6:04pm On Feb 18, 2015 |
ROSSIKE: I quite agree, a total disgrace! Sadly the world over History is seen as a second class subject and of lesser importance than maths, science etc etc. And I do certainly appreciate (and agree) that to earn a living in todays world Maths and science and technological subjects are vitally important! HOWEVER after I have earned my LIVING I need to LIVE! I work to live NOT I live to work. To enjoy my own life and society I need to appreciate my culture and indeed the culture of the people/places where I travel. This knowledge enriches the lives of us all and is an INTEGRAL PART OF ANY FULLY 'ROUNDED' EDUCATION. Nigeria should address this issue! 2 Likes |
Re: Ancient Igbo Pyramids: The Nsude Pyramids by ajadematanle: 6:20pm On Feb 18, 2015 |
MrPresident1:Pls tell me the economic importance.I can't find any from the write up.May be i did not understand english. |
Re: Ancient Igbo Pyramids: The Nsude Pyramids by gatiano(m): 6:24pm On Feb 18, 2015 |
The question you most probably looking for is "what then happened?" it simply self-forgetfulness, as the same way way we forgot our history. It is now time for self-remembrance which will lead to self ressurection. Then GOD will celebrate it with a powerful sunflare depending on the level of ressurection(joke). sunflare can't kill us if we eat properly. self-forgetfulness took us 50,000 years to become complete bolo, mumu and stupid as you have described. redsun: |
Re: Ancient Igbo Pyramids: The Nsude Pyramids by fairheven: 6:28pm On Feb 18, 2015 |
Decryptor: I know y I said politicised instead of tribalised..politics an ethnicity go hand-in-hand in Nigeria..so its basically the same |
Re: Ancient Igbo Pyramids: The Nsude Pyramids by KoloOyinbo(m): 6:36pm On Feb 18, 2015 |
ajadematanle: The economic importance of the Pyramid? Pyramids were constructed for ritualistic and religious reasons in many cultures across the globe (Egypt, East & West Africa, Central & parts of Southern America, Asia etc). Today there is an economic benefit where tourism is developed but I don't understand the question really. Does the question imply that we ignore things that are not of direct economic benefit? What a miserable life we all have if that were the case. 1 Like |
Re: Ancient Igbo Pyramids: The Nsude Pyramids by Frenchkiss564: 6:41pm On Feb 18, 2015 |
KoloOyinbo:as an Irish man sir, how do you see black folks in your neighborhood |
Re: Ancient Igbo Pyramids: The Nsude Pyramids by KoloOyinbo(m): 7:03pm On Feb 18, 2015 |
Frenchkiss564: I have many Nigerian friends in Belfast. In fact it is fair to say my best friend here is an Igbo guy. I am also involved with the Nigerian community though friends and a community group. While there are cultural differences they are generally well thought of. It is very funny though when I meet a Nigerian here for the first time and greet them in Yoruba or Igbo and they are amazed that an oyinbo can do this. The Nigerian community in Dublin is even larger than that in Belfast! |
Re: Ancient Igbo Pyramids: The Nsude Pyramids by sweetgala(m): 7:06pm On Feb 18, 2015 |
bigfrancis21: Who would have been entombed in such a structure? I have been made believe very few Igbo communities have imperial thrones 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Ancient Igbo Pyramids: The Nsude Pyramids by sweetgala(m): 7:09pm On Feb 18, 2015 |
Decryptor: And you seem to think you are smart Abi.... Let me wake you up, you are incompetent and slow 1 Like |
Re: Ancient Igbo Pyramids: The Nsude Pyramids by KoloOyinbo(m): 7:27pm On Feb 18, 2015 |
sweetgala: The early Igbo pyramids seem to have been designated as a residence for a God not the remains of any human. While this is at odds with the Egyptian motivation for building them it is certainly in keeping with the pyramid building motivation of other cultures (Central American) 4 Likes |
Re: Ancient Igbo Pyramids: The Nsude Pyramids by KoloOyinbo(m): 7:32pm On Feb 18, 2015 |
Uchizzy: Not because of this. Pyramids developed INDEPENDENTLY in MANY cultures that had little to do with each other (Egypt, West Africa, East Africa, Central America, Asia etc) 1 Like |
Re: Ancient Igbo Pyramids: The Nsude Pyramids by logica(m): 7:49pm On Feb 18, 2015 |
LOL. Comparing THOSE to Egyptian Pyramids? From the person sitting on the Igbo "pyramid" and a person standing in front of the Egyptian Pyramid, can you see the huge difference in SCALE? 1 Like |
Re: Ancient Igbo Pyramids: The Nsude Pyramids by darediamond(m): 8:21pm On Feb 18, 2015 |
Who dragged you down? sampson14: 1 Like |
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