tonychristopher:


Now buy me beer

yea boss...am luking forward 2 dat

donshaddow:


You are so stuppid for using such a derogatory word (childish).

If you guys are looking to add up some tribes to your own, add people closer to you.
I
My dad participated at the war front with the Red Cross of Nigeria... Not of Biafra.

So go to hell if me claiming my tribe makes you madd..

during that biafra war was there anything like SS? Even your father knows he is an igbo man, and every igbo man is born a biafran, dont worry you will soon grow up ok.

Wulfruna:


Okay, the bolded is funny....probably also wide off the mark.

you said wide of the mark with no further explanation, I need explanation.

OneNaira6:


Actually they are. He also went by the ID kalvan. That's why I told y'all the was the yorubaboy third ID.

He's just some pathetic, wasteful, lose just like the rest of his people

There is only one Kalvan. I'm back to destroy you Igbos.

Radoillo:
I came across this paper among my stuff by a linguist Ebo Ubahakwe. Ubahakwe has attempted to organise the speech forms of the various Igbo communities into a handful of dialects. He claims to have isolated over 24 dialects, but in the paper I am currently looking at he only outlines 15 of them:

1. Abatete Dialect

Spoken in: Abagana, Mkpoo (Nkpor), Ojoto, Abatete, Neni, Oka-Etiti (Awka-Etiti), Aba (Abba - not to be confused with Aba-Ngwa), Abacha, Nnobi, Oraukwu, Adazi-Enu, Adazi-Nnukwu, Akwu-Ukwu, Alo, Eziowele, Ideani, Ifite-Ukpo, Oba, Obasi, Ogidi, Ogbunike, Umuoji, Umunachi, Umudioka

2. Aguleri Dialect

Aguleri, Otuocha, Okuzu (Awkuzu), Umunya, Igboariam, Umuleri

3. Enugwu-Ukwu Dialect

Agulu, Isu-Aniocha, Enugwu-Agidi, Nnofia (Nawfia), Enugwu-Ukwu, Nri

4. Isiagu Dialect

Amobia (Amawbia), Mbaukwu, Amansea, Nibo, Isiagu, Nise, Oka (Awka), Umuawulu

5. Ekwuluobia Dialect

Ogbu (Awgbu), Isuofia, Ekwuluobia, Nanka, Ezinifite, Ndiokolo, Igbo Ukwu, Ndiokpalaeze, Ikenga, Umuona

6. Ogboji Dialect

Akpu, Ogboji, Aguluezechukwu, Oko, Nkpologwu

7. Achina Dialect

Achina, Agbudu, Akpo, Amaesi, Enugwu-Umuonyiba, Umuchu, Umuomaku

8. Ndiowu Dialect

Ndiowu, Ndiukwuenu, Ndikelionwu, Omogho, Ndiokpalaeke

9. Umunze Dialect

Ajali, Isulo, Akawa, Nofija, Akpugo, Nkerefi, Amaokpala, Ogbunka, Awa, Owere-Ezukala, Eziagu, Ubahu (Isuochi), Eziama, Ufuma, Ezira, Umunze, Ihite

10. Okigwe Dialect

Amadi, Obohia, Egbake, Odu, Ezinachi, Ubahu Okigwe, Okigwe, Uturu

11. Ngodo Dialect

Amorie Ngodo, Ohara Obingu, Amuda, Ubahu, Ezi Ngodo, Umuaku, Mbala, Umuelem

12. Ihube Dialect

Akuko, Okannachi, Ihube, Umuawa-Ibu, Umulolo, Ubahu-Okigwe [the author had earlier listed Ubahu-Okigwe under the Okigwe dialect]

13. Ovum Dialect

Imenyi, Oguduasa, Amaiyi, Ezere, Umunekwu, Ovum, Acha, Isuamawa, Amaigbo, Umuobiala, Amaokwe, Umualum, Nonya, Otampa.

14. Lekwesi Dialect

Isiama, Leru, Lekwesi, Ukomi, Lokpa-Ukwu

15. Umuna Dialect

Aba (Aba-Ngwa?), Osu Owere, Agbobu, Umuduru-Egbeaguru, Amuro, Umuna (Okigwe), Eziama, Umuna (Olu), Okwe, Umunumo, Okwele

Nice attempt, he is almost right.

My main resentment against his classification, is his use of town names to represent names of dialect.

I mean, how can you tell a proud Ogidi man that he speaks Abatete dialect? Why can't it be in reverse, I mean the Abatete speaking Ogidi dialect?

He could have done better, by looking for things those communities that speak same/ similar forms of the Igbo language known as Igbo dialects have in common to use to name the dialect.

pazienza:



Nice attempt, he is almost right.

My main resentment against his classification, is his use of town names to represent names of dialect.

I mean, how can you tell a proud Ogidi man that he speaks Abatete dialect? Why can't it be in reverse, I mean the Abatete speaking Ogidi dialect?

He could have done better, by looking for things those communities that speak same/ similar forms of the Igbo language known as Igbo dialects to name the dialect.

I also thought about that.

It also seems to me that this his Abatete Dialect is too broad. Ifite-Ukpo and Ogidi (to me) sound distinct enough to be considered different dialects. The differences between them do not appear to be minor and negligible.

Radoillo:


I also thought about that.

It also seems to me that this his Abatete Dialect is too broad. Ifite-Ukpo and Ogidi (to me) sound distinct enough to be considered different dialects. The differences between them do not appear to be minor and negligible.

Not really by much. Dunukofia dialect isn't that far from Idemili's own. My cousins are from the part of Ogidi( Uru Ogidi), that shares boundary with Dunukofia towns of Umunnachi and Umudioka, and I had spent one week in Ukpo before.

Their dialect is not far off from the Idemili dialect, atleast that's what I personally think.

Kalvan3005:


There is only one Kalvan. I'm back to destroy you Igbos.

Ha the coward went an recreated his second cowardly, ID. What happened to the original? Before twisting that your cowardly yoloba mouth to lie about having one ID, Maybe you should remember how you used your Kalvan ID to answer an attack on your Van snicker ID completely forgetting you forgot to log into as Van snicker before addressing new20. That conversation is still around you know. That's the beauty of the internet, it does not erase. LOL.
Shouldn't you be talking to yourself with your multiple IDs like some schizophrenic patient like you usually do? Why you even quoting me? Dude go speak to yourself like always.

2kris:
bros i disagree with u....i have seen idoma answering ibo name like.....ichukwu,uche/uchu,ibem,sl how do u want me to understand diz

Some might have igbo names but they are not Igbo. The idioma you net most likely be the idoma in Enugu. You do realize their are Idioma indigenous of Enugu State right?

babajero:
during that biafra war was there anything like SS? Even your father knows he is an igbo man, and every igbo man is born a biafran, dont worry you will soon grow up ok.

You idiot. Keep on living in fool's paradise.

I'm a Nigerian and will forever continue to be one.

My passport is green, and green it shall remain.

OneNaira6:


Some might have igbo names but they are not Igbo. The idioma you net most likely be the idoma in Enugu. You do realize their are Idioma indigenous of Enugu State right?

i understand that.same as abia and akwa ibom state...there are some community their also that speaks ibo yet the are akwa,even the igala community in anambra state

Nomswag:

umusume2

hope you are not Onah? We do not display personal info here?

donshaddow:


You idiot. Keep on living in fool's paradise.

I'm a Nigerian and will forever continue to be one.

My passport is green, and green it shall remain.

the likes of shekau will be really proud of you keep it up, ok.

leofab:
hope you are not Onah? We do not display personal info here?

no...Ejije

leofab:
hope you are not Onah? We do not display personal info here?

no ...EJIJE

donshaddow:


You idiot. Keep on living in fool's paradise.

I'm a Nigerian and will forever continue to be one.

My passport is green, and green it shall remain.

lolz. .u are no lonqer an Ukwuani. .u are now a nigerian?. .
lost soul. .
qo and sinq dis sonq for urself. .
"Amazinq grace
I use to be lost
but now I'm found"

dckelvin:

lolz. .u are no lonqer an Ukwuani. .u are now a nigerian?. .
lost soul. .
qo and sinq dis sonq for urself. .
"Amazinq grace
I use to be lost
but now I'm found"

You guys are looking for multitude to make up your BIAFRA crowd (yes, I said it) count us out of your number.

You want me to be racial towards other tribes!

Now you will incur my wrath... I'm not an Igbo man and I will never be one.

My parents were never one, likewise my generations to come.

I'm a Niger-Deltan.. The Isokos and the Urhobos are my brothers and not the Igbos..

So, kiss my azz...

donshaddow:


You guys are looking for multitude to make up your BIAFRA crowd (yes, I said it) count us out of your number.

You want me to be racial towards other tribes!

Now you will incur my wrath... I'm not an Igbo man and I will never be one.

My parents were never one, likewise my generations to come.

I'm a Niger-Deltan.. The Isokos and the Urhobos are my brothers and not the Igbos..

So, kiss my azz...

lolz. .bleedinq heart. .
lazy man,he is scared of competinq with his brothers. .
such a coward.

pazienza:


Not really by much. Dunukofia dialect isn't that far from Idemili's own. My cousins are from the part of Ogidi( Uru Ogidi), that shares boundary with Dunukofia towns of Umunnachi and Umudioka, and I had spent one week in Ukpo before.

Their dialect is not far off from the Idemili dialect, atleast that's what I personally think.

Umu-Dunukofia communities have evolved over time to adopt some of the speech patterns of their neighbors.

Ukpo-akpu being the eldest of Dunu Okofia's offsprings has a dialect close to that of Abagana. Ifite Ukpo the second son speaks so much like Awkuzu and Umunya...with so much use of the letter V in place of F in their pronounciations...more of Omambala dialect.

The third and fourth sons, Nnachi and Dioka, have assimilated so much speech patterns of their immediate neighbors, Ogidi, Eziowelle etc.

Then the last born of Dunu Okofia - Ukwulu- speaks in much the same way as Ifite Ukpo... More of Omambala. However, you can hardly identify these differences when they're gathered.

On the other hand, Ndi Abba speaks in the same manner as Ifite Ukpo their "host". and not Abatete.

naijainfogalery:
Op you forgot to add egomoney - any igbo dialect is not complete without money

you and your pple no like money abi? so, if person give you money now you no go collect?

Nomswag:

no...Ejije

ohhhh St. Georges High; 2007 graduating set?

leofab:
ohhhh St. Georges High; 2007 graduating set?

yea

somegirl1:


That can be arranged.
You'll just need to stop speaking a language that is even vaguely intelligible to Igbo speakers and revert to your original Bini language. You'll also need to stop bearing Igbo names and change the names of your places. Then you'll never again be mistaken for or referred to as Igbo or Igboid.
Problem solved.

The Dutch language and Afrikaans are similar but not the same.

The Dutch cannot claim Afrikaner as the same people even as the Dutch are the ancestors of the Afrikaner.

The flemish arent French or Dutch..They are a distinct people now.

That said, there are Obviously some similarities and cultural exchanges between the Igbo and Ikwerre largely due to proximity, and/or ancestry...But now, language differences are many..It is practically impossible for Igbos to understand the dialects of most clans within Ikwerreland...Even if the heard snippets, we cared less.

Now, If a people collectively decided to dissociate themselves from Igbos, to the extent of having same recognised in the constitution, it is on the Igbos to accept that decision in good faith.

Since the 70's, we have ensured that we arent fated together with the Igbos..we will pursue our collective destiny as Ikwerre people....The Igbos shouldn't be seen as dragging the issue unnecessarily.

HopeAtHand, i kacha, mee ma marna. Ma kaa ghi ke mbu l'ezi.

ChinenyeN:
HopeAtHand, i kacha, mee ma marna. Ma kaa ghi ke mbu l'ezi.

Ive been cracking my head, still can't understand anything uve written.

If you will, please write in Ikwerre.

Mekaa.

ChinenyeN:
HopeAtHand, i kacha, mee ma marna. Ma kaa ghi ke mbu l'ezi.

It just came to me!

When you're done talking, let me know. Then I'll you what the truth is.

How did I do?

HopeAtHand:
Ive been cracking my head, still can't understand anything uve written.

If you will, please write in Ikwerre.

Mekaa.

Mvruka. Don't try to lie now. We all know better.

Look, no matter how hard you think you should fight it, there is no changing the fact that okwu Ikwerre is easily grouped along with other Igbo speech forms. Self-determination aside, this is the simple, blatant truth. I ka la i bu nye amamwhne. Then you should know that a discussion of self-determination and ethno-linguistic classification are not one and the same. Fight your fight for self-determination, but don't make yourself out to look unnecessarily stubborn and dense by confusing self-determination with ethno-linguistic classification. And don't be petty, nula nwa.

Kaa mbu ke mbu l'ezi.

Radoillo:
It just came to me!

When you're done talking, let me know. Then I'll you what the truth is.

How did I do?

Spot on. You're beginning to pick up on my writing. Maybe I should dig a little deeper into okwu Ngwa and start making things more difficult for you.

ChinenyeN:


Spot on. You're beginning to pick up on my writing. Maybe I should dig a little deeper into okwu Ngwa and start making things more difficult for you.

LOL. I do enjoy being challenged. That's the only way I learn.

Radoillo:
LOL. I do enjoy being challenged. That's the only way I learn.

Understood. I'll do well to keep that in mind for the future.

leofab:
ohhhh St. Georges High; 2007 graduating set?

u are right.....so u attended st georges