fowlyansh181:
Forget all this culture rubbish, isn’t this still lesbianism practice with style?

sounds like lesbianism to me too.

If the headline about Marrying a woman made you read the story, gather here

As a respected Nlander and my obligation to maintain my professionalism. I'm officially releasing a statement refusing to comment on this post.
CIAO!

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Elemosho478:
Gjhh

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there is nothing like Anioma kingdom. This woman is an impostor

Gassa007:
Oga go sleep, she said they are of igbo extract

Is a taboo for a woman to rule on igboland while the men are still there.

Aruuu

Dem no be igbos

Anioma people are igbo. Simple and short. Oma in igbo means good.you remixed your Ala to Ani

She should stop saying God..

God has nothing to do with this

You pay homage and consult oracles and you are calling God..

Traditional rulers confused set of people

MelesZenawi:


I doubt of u read this interview.

They are Anioma ethnic group.


Is now clear than over 94 percent of nairaland so only reads headline

Divisive hate will kill your soul if you don't repent.
You read the story but you failed to understand.
Anioma is full fledged Igbo: you did not read where she said that some Anioma people came from Igala, Bini and NRI. Nri is in the East. Anioma about 88% Igbo and the rest natives are immigrants from Igala, Bini and Yoruba.

fowlyansh181:
Forget all this culture rubbish, isn’t this still lesbianism practice with style?

No it's not. Rather it is feminism practice on another level

People and their culture, what can we do other than to respect it.

Pls tell them .Lots of ignorant people in Nigeria , it amazes me to the point of weeping for our lack of knowledge of history .

pinkPUSSY:

Julismma, Osagyfo.. Saying that Anioma is an ethnic group is like saying that Onisha or Nnewi is an ethnic group.
Anioma is a name given to Igbo speaking part of Delta State, Delta North to be precise by Chief Osadebe in 70's.
I won't go further because La-la has viwed your thread and left

fowlyansh181:
Forget all this culture rubbish, isn’t this still lesbianism practice with style?

Leave them, them wan scam us with tradition

oyatz:
The Anioma People are a fusion of People's from Bini,Nri(Igbo), Igala and few from Yoruba (Olukumi)

thats not true...1st of all there is nothing like anioma in the real sense...anio is an accroynm for aniocha, ndokwa, ika and oshimiri local govts of delta. The aniocha and oshimiri are pure 100% igbo...ika and ndokwa are mixed

amaniro:
Anioma people are igbo. Simple and short. Oma in igbo means good.you remixed your Ala to Ani

The Anioma people have a rather complex origin. The language may sound ‘Igbo’, the methods of their traditions have semblance with that of the Bini. Royalty inclusive.

There are also strong ties/ indications of traces of Igala. Even though I am yet to understand that ‘Igala’ part.

Not very correct to call them Igbos. They don’t even identify themselves as such

Lovelyn451:
Yoruba kwa? Abeg Whats Anioma in Yoruba language, biko tell us

You guys freak out at the mention of Yoruba.

omooba969:


You guys freak out at the mention of Yoruba.

I

MelesZenawi:


Am not interested.

How can an afonja be in Anioma...blood.

Such things are not good for Anioma people.


They will betray and work against them anyday, anytime.

Issue is, they are not Igbos, Benin can claim no problem but afonja......hmmmmm


wise up.

Olukunmis are Yoruba descendants in the heart of Anioma. This has never been debatable.

MelesZenawi:



Is a taboo for a woman to rule on igboland while the men are still there.


Aruuu


Dem no be igbos

Who says....Lol

MelesZenawi:


I doubt of u read this interview.

They are Anioma ethnic group.


Is now clear than over 94 percent of nairaland so only reads headline

ANIOMA IS NOT AN ETHNIC GROUP.INCASE YOU DONT KNOW.THE WORD ANIOMA IS A COINAGE USED TO IDENTIFY OR SEPARATE THE IGBO PEOPLE OF DELTA STATE FROM THE OTHER ETHNIC GROUPS IN SAME DELTA STATE WHICH INCLUDES IJAWS,ITSEKIRIS AND THE REST.THE TERM ANIOMA WAS DERIVED FROM THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS THAT COMPRISES OF THE IGBO PEOPLE IN DELTA STATE KNOWN ALSO AS DELTA NORTH AND THESE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS INCLUDE ANIOCHA,NDOKWA,IKA,OSHIMILI AND THE 'OMA' ADDED TO IT TO MAKE IT SOUND MEANINGFUL AND IN OTHER WORDS A.N.I.O.M.A MEANING GOOD LAND IN IGBO LANGUAGE.ONLY THE MISCHIEF MAKERS WILL COME TO TELL YOU THAT ANIOMA IS AN ETHNIC GROUP.THAT IS A TOTAL LIE.I AM PROUDLY OGWASHI UKWU,IN ANIOCHA SOUTH OF DELTA STATE AND PROUDLY IGBO MAN.

Lovelyn451:
I wantu know how Yoruba enter Anioma...I'm shooked

Lol ....it looks like a super-story.

OP you get strength ooo... Who you dey write all ds epistle to read? Someone should help me compress the tory and summarize it to me abeg

bikerboy1:
So many unconnected dots.....

You marry another woman to give you kids... who is responsible for servicing this new wife... your denounced husband

You keep mentioning God and even make reference to bible... but it doesn't seem like you're practicing a biblical doctrine.

All I see is an Avenue to promote feminism.

Feminists are coming for my head already

She doesn't even need the bible because her culture is probably as old if not older than the bible.

No part of the body of the story speaks about the queen being only permitted to marry a woman

MelesZenawi:
As Queen, I Can Only Marry A Woman –dunkwu, Omu Of Anioma

The Omu of Anioma, Martha Dunkwu, is a revered traditional ruler of Anioma land, which covers nine local government areas in Delta State. Anioma people are the Igbo located in Delta, who are separated from the Igbo in the South-East by the River Niger. Dunkwu tells OCHEI MATTHEW about the historical background of the Omu, its spirituality and others


What has been the most interesting part of being the monarch?

The most interesting part is the fact that the throne is indigenous to Anioma people. The two titles of Omu: Omu queen mother and Eze Nwayi (queen). Our forefathers’ intention was for the Omu to be a queen in charge of women. So, you find out that when I go all over the country, people look at me as if I’m a TV screen or movie star because they had not seen such before. Our former governor, Chief James Ibori, wrote me a goodwill message when I celebrated my 50th birthday, 14 years ago. He said I brought feasibility to this ancient institution. As a media person, I brought that to this institution. So, it has been interesting going all over the world because they didn’t know there is a part of Africa where their forefathers had decided 700 years ago that a woman must occupy this throne and play her part for the community to move forward. So sometimes at events, I’m the only female at a setting dominated by men.


What were you doing before you became the Omu?

I was a media practitioner. I studied in England, the United States of America and returned 35 years ago. I was a media consultant for the late Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo n’Oba n’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo  Erediauwa, of blessed memory and the late Orodje of Okpe. At some point, I consulted for the Asagba of Asaba and about seven traditional rulers. I was in the consultancy business but when I became the Deputy Omu, I decided that the best thing was to start working for traditional rulers. I was Deputy Omu for three years and became substantive Omu for 17 years, so I have done the work of Omu for 20 years now.


How much do you miss your old life?

No, I don’t miss my old life at all. I must confess that what I am doing is the physical manifestation of spiritual conclusion. So, once God has decided on a matter, you cannot miss anything because that’s the intention of God.

How did you feel when you got to know that you would become the traditional ruler?

Well, initially I was apprehensive because in the past, Omus were women in their early 80s and 90s and as you are aware, Omu doesn’t get married. And if you are married, once you become Omu, you must leave your marital home. However, I was not married so I didn’t have any issue with having to leave my husband. I wasn’t quite sure of how I would handle it but when I was convinced that it was the intention of God, I took it upon myself to do the right thing and I will continue to do to the right thing.



How has your life as a female monarch been?

Rosy...(laughs). Well, it’s challenging when you cannot marry, go into a relationship or attend a burial. There are so many things you cannot do as Omu. However, the work of Omu is 70 per cent spiritual, so I have to keep praying. I also have chiefs attached to my palace. There are spiritual and executive chiefs in the palace.


What experience do you think you have had that you think came as a result of your being a queen ?

I am grateful to God and I remain grateful to the late Oba of Benin Kingdom . I learnt a lot from him . The Omu institution is very conservative and ancient . It is a dictatorship in the sense that no woman was consulted when few old wise men instituted the Omu institution . When many people see me and find out about the institution , they marvel . The challenges I have are even from our people.


So what have been your biggest challenges since you became the monarch ?


One , I have tried to fuse the good of the old times with the good of the new period to have something brand new . I don ’ t have any challenge from the people of the North , West, South- East or Deltans. If there are any challenges I am facing , they are from my people and not necessarily from Anioma people. They are from my own home – Okpanam – and of course , it is understandable because even the best among us are despised in their homes . Anioma people own this institution ; it is not a personal institution . So , one would not call what I experience as challenges in that sense . Even in Okpanam , the institution is for our forefathers and not for any individual . That ’ s why it is said that the Omu cannot abdicate the throne and people cannot put all manner of things in place to remove the Omu. So , in 700 years , no Omu has abdicated the throne and no Omu has been removed .

https://punchng.com/as-queen-i-can-only-marry-a-woman-dunkwu-omu-of-anioma/

Lovelyn451:
Yoruba kwa? Abeg Whats Anioma in Yoruba language, biko tell us

Olukunmis are descendants of Yorubas. No debate.

Popular political Twitter enthusiast chxta is from anioma and he tweeted something not so long ago

olisaokere:


ANIOMA IS NOT AN ETHNIC GROUP.INCASE YOU DONT KNOW.THE WORD ANIOMA IS A COINAGE USED TO IDENTIFY OR SEPARATE THE IGBO PEOPLE OF DELTA STATE FROM THE OTHER ETHNIC GROUPS IN SAME DELTA STATE WHICH INCLUDES IJAWS,ITSEKIRIS AND THE REST.THE TERM ANIOMA WAS DERIVED FROM THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS THAT COMPRISES OF THE IGBO PEOPLE IN DELTA STATE KNOWN ALSO AS DELTA NORTH AND THESE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS INCLUDE ANIOCHA,NDOKWA,IKA,OSHIMILI AND THE 'OMA' ADDED TO IT TO MAKE IT SOUND MEANINGFUL AND IN OTHER WORDS A.N.I.O.M.A MEANING GOOD LAND IN IGBO LANGUAGE.ONLY THE MISCHIEF MAKERS WILL COME TO TELL YOU THAT ANIOMA IS AN ETHNIC GROUP.THAT IS A TOTAL LIE.I AM PROUDLY OGWASHI UKWU,IN ANIOCHA SOUTH OF DELTA STATE AND PROUDLY IGBO MAN.

Hmmmmmm

people with their own view... sha

amaniro:
Anioma people are igbo. Simple and short. Oma in igbo means good.you remixed your Ala to Ani

Some are Igbo. Some are not. Like the Olukunmis, who are descendants of Yoruba

Ndigbo and backwardness. Imagine a woman saying she can only marry a woman.

This world indeed is coming to an end.

Igbo Amaka oooo

TriggahMan:
She should stop saying God..

God has nothing to do with this

You pay homage and consult oracles and you are calling God..

Traditional rulers confused set of people

Christians and Muslims do not have monopoly over the most high God. Traditionalists also pay homage to the most high.

Lesbobo things if you know you know.

selemempe:
thats not true...1st of all there is nothing like anioma in the real sense...anio is an accroynm for aniocha, ndokwa, ika and oshimiri local govts of delta. The aniocha and oshimiri are pure 100% igbo...ika and ndokwa are mixed

Olukunmis are descendants of Yoruba.