I have made effort to get itsekiri speakers to participate in my up coming TV show where Nigerians speak their mother tongue, but to no avail, but the opportunity is still here. If you live in Lagos join us at the National Theatre Complex Iganmu, from Monday to Thursday in our Indigenous language TV show. 07088578910

jaymichael:
We don't do attachee by force as regards the Itsekiri tribe. Despite our recognition of Itsekiri's Yoruba roots, we recognize our tribe as Yoruba and the Itsekiris as Itsrkiris. Linguistically mostly related to the Yoruba language, but in terms of culture mostly related to the binis and urhobos. This fusion of cultures underlines the Itsekiri's unique Identity.
We cannot call Itsekiris Yoruba and ask them to throw away the urhobo and bini influences on their culture.
We are good distant cousins we share the same natural intelligence, foresight, respect and hospitality.

yes ooo

We don't do attache by force ... We don't do SW/SS or SW/NC like. Some people love to do ...


If Nigeria breaks today, it will be SW and those who love to join us not those we annex because they bear our names or speak same language like us ..

@Op. Weldone! Beautifully written, colorful pictures, rich culture. God bless Nigeria!!!
Nigeria, we hail thee,
Our own dear native land,
Though TRIBE and TONGUE may differ,
In brotherhood WE STAND,
Nigerians all are proud to serve
Our sovereign Motherland.
Our flag shall be a symbol
That truth and justice reign,
In peace or battle honour'd,
And this we count as gain,
To hand on to our children
A banner without stain.
O God of all creation,
Grant this our one request,
Help us to build a nation
Where NO MAN is OPPRESSED,
And so with peace and plenty
Nigeria may be blessed.

Oritsefemi na correct itsekiri oooo but his mum is ilaje yorubaaa...

The beautiful ones has Been born but in the miniority tribe of Itsekiri. Proud to be an Itsekiri man

rockafela:
Scholes plz I need a very good quality high resolution copy of the below pics..it will make a very cute wall art in my sitting room...as a confirm full blooded itsekiri.
I hv sent u a pm

I was unable to access the E-mail you sent.
How can I get your E-mail address?

wirinet:
Thank you for the write up, but wait o, what of me, i did not see my name in the dedications. I have been representing Iwere here since 2008. Honestly, i did not know there are so many Itsekiris on Nairaland.

I was surprised i didnt see my name too.As a matter of fact we are supposed to create a chat thread that we can socialise in our large numbers.

Cc
Scholes0 Goodboiyy datazone rockafela

Revolva:
Oritsefemi na correct itsekiri oooo but his mum is ilaje yorubaaa...

Oritsefemi's mum is Ilaje?

Djicemob:
I was surprised i didnt see my name too.As a matter of fact we are supposed to create a chat thread that we can socialise in our large numbers.

Cc
Scholes0 Goodboiy

Go ahead and create a whatsapp group. And notify the others when you do so.

scholes0:
Booked.

so u be matured pace booker even for your tread OK oh


BTW so far so Gud I read your post from a-z. this is my judgment help me with itsekiri babe make I for marry coz I realize deh are rich mentally.



warning no joke with me oh. because u no know me.lol

funmijoyb:


u r a stupid urobo/igborilla guy. Never call urself itsekiri again cuz it has shows you are not itsekiri.

You hate being called yoruba what do u mean abt that?

Are the itsekiris in Ondo-state not claiming yorubas? yes of cuz they are

why are d Odua people's congress on ur lands?
why is it 99% of ur names yoruba names?
why is ur language yoruba?
why do u worship yoruba's traditional religions?

Yoruba language Speakers are d yorubas, You speak yoruba and u r typing poo. go and find ur Itsekiri language and leave yorubas out of everything, let's see how it work out 4 u.

Stop causing hatred between yoruba and d Itsekiris all bcus u r not Yoruba or Itsekiri u dis igbo illiterate bastard.

Actually really sad about the bolded.. Am really Disappointed.

Bye.

interesting story clap for yourself but there are something left out in the story and some to be corrected.

1, why are they no itsekiri twin or is it that they don't give birth to twin
2, why do they eat dog and cat so much
3, why do carry out ritual process for the dead, is it true that they trow their dead into the evil forest to be eating by monkeys and baboo
3, why do the men like to marry from Urhobo and ijaw if their women are of good character as you said
4, is Mofe Damijo from itsekiri or urhobo from Aladja Udu lga of delta state

thank you

Revolva:
Oritsefemi na correct itsekiri oooo but his mum is ilaje yorubaaa...

oritsefemi identify with Yoruba more than Itsekiri.. I think he his more Ilaje than itsekiri

@Scholes0 write about Itsekiri/Ilaje relationship na.. I would have done that but I don't know much about Ilaje .

Abachaz:
[s]interesting story clap for yourself but there are something left out in the story and some to be corrected.

1, why are they no itsekiri twin or is it that they don't give birth to twin
2, why do they eat dog and cat so much
3, why do carry out ritual process for the dead, is it true that they trow their dead into the evil forest to be eating by monkeys and baboo
3, why do the men like to marry from Urhobo and ijaw if their women are of good character as you said
4, is Mofe Damijo from itsekiri or urhobo from Aladja Udu lga of delta state

thank you

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nwolisar:
Stylish, elegant, Suave, they carry themselves gracefully, U cant help but fall for an Omasan, the ai tu ikebe yan of Naija! lol love 'em scarra

what do you mean by fall for an omasan,my name is omasan ooo.my mum is an itsekiri while my dad is an urhobo,but my itsekiri grandmother raised me up.

scholes0:


I was unable to access the E-mail you sent.
How can I get your E-mail address?

Check my signature
Thanks omere,mi

GOUN:
I have made effort to get itsekiri speakers to participate in my up coming TV show where Nigerians speak their mother tongue, but to no avail, but the opportunity is still here. If you live in Lagos join us at the National Theatre Complex Iganmu, from Monday to Thursday in our Indigenous language TV show. 07088578910

Any itsekiri in lagos should plz signifiy and join to promote our mothers tongue..

Abachaz:
interesting story clap for yourself but there are something left out in the story and some to be corrected.

1, why are they no itsekiri twin or is it that they don't give birth to twin
2, why do they eat dog and cat so much
3, why do carry out ritual process for the dead, is it true that they trow their dead into the evil forest to be eating by monkeys and baboo
3, why do the men like to marry from Urhobo and ijaw if their women are of good character as you said
4, is Mofe Damijo from itsekiri or urhobo from Aladja Udu lga of delta state

thank you

Who is this ignoramus where re u coming from.
For ur info..the woman that gave birth to me is a twin...say what you know.

Goodboiyy:


Itsekiri and ilaje re very close .. I was surprise 1 day wen I saw an ilaje boy bearing an Itsekiri surname (Family name).. oritsefemi identify with Yoruba more than Itsekiri.. I think he his more Ilaje than itsekiri

@Scholes0 write about Itsekiri/Ilaje relationship na.. I would have done that but I don't know much about Ilaje .

Oga oritsefemi papa na itsekiri delta state his mum is ilaje yoruba....ondo...ok I know am reach house ok.....i know his family compound ok....dont argue wit me

Abachaz:
interesting story clap for yourself but there are something left out in the story and some to be corrected.

1, why are they no itsekiri twin or is it that they don't give birth to twin
2, why do they eat dog and cat so much
3, why do carry out ritual process for the dead, is it true that they trow their dead into the evil forest to be eating by monkeys and baboo
3, why do the men like to marry from Urhobo and ijaw if their women are of good character as you said
4, is Mofe Damijo from itsekiri or urhobo from Aladja Udu lga of delta state

thank you

LOL...Who told you Itsekiris don't give birth to twin? I'm shocked at this statement because I have seen Itsekiri twins a lot. Don't spill trash here..

Djicemob:
I was surprised i didnt see my name too.As a matter of fact we are supposed to create a chat thread that we can socialise in our large numbers.

Cc
Scholes0 Goodboiyy datazone rockafela

Chairman, I think this is a nice idea. Lets create the Whatsapp Group bro..

Revolva:


Oga oritsefemi papa na itsekiri delta state his mum is ilaje yoruba....ondo...ok I know am reach house ok.....i know his family compound ok....dont argue wit me

I know.. but oritsefemi grew up with his mother. that y I said he identifies with Ilaje most.

anyaekekehinde:


oga... where have you been.. sent you message to your mail box since and you didnt reply

sorry dear, I was in Wales for a while. I ll check my mails later today and let you know what's up! My sincere apologies Kay.

Goodboiyy:


I know.. but oritsefemi grew up with his mother. that y I said he identifies with Ilaje most.

He grew wit both parents...bro...he was close to join his mum pple much....ok cos na lagos we de na where yoruba is mostly spoken so he knows yoruba language...

Chei!Wrapper go cost there ooo!

Goodboiyy:


Speaking same language doesn't make me your tribe or bearing similar name.. I think you should respect that decision..

Thanks

Alright.
You are not Yoruba. But you are to Yorubas what Ikwere/Anioma is to Igbos.
In short, you are a Yoruboid ethnic group.

Nice thread,
So many Itsekiri sons and daughters making giant strides in and outside Nigeria.
God bless the Itsekiri people!
God bless all Niger deltans!!
God bless the Yoruba people!!!
God bless Nigeria!!!!

Great people and lovely culture

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Revolva:


Oga oritsefemi papa na itsekiri delta state his mum is ilaje yoruba....ondo...ok I know am reach house ok.....i know his family compound ok....dont argue wit me

Are you minding that confused biafran,

fratermathy:


Oniovo, you didn't have to quote everything na. Try editing it and remove the quote to make this page easily accessible without plenty graphics already seen in the first page.

no vex na shuuuu!!! Still learning. Thanks though..! Modope.

AyeeIdris:


Really? You had to quote the whole thing

e reach quarrel?