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Obi Of Onitsha Palace(photos) by Anambra1stS0n: 10:12am On Jul 05, 2020 |
Ime Obi Onitsha 1 Like
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Re: Obi Of Onitsha Palace(photos) by Simplyleo: 10:13am On Jul 05, 2020 |
Showing us the building of the Obi that is not even respected by ipob miscreants? Is it about building? What has the Obi done for the igbos? Infact, what is the constitutional role of Obi? ![]() 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Obi Of Onitsha Palace(photos) by wisino1(m): 10:14am On Jul 05, 2020 |
This is a nice piece of architecture,but where do all this monarch get the funds to finance all this extravagant lifestyle |
Re: Obi Of Onitsha Palace(photos) by Nobody: 10:15am On Jul 05, 2020 |
Pls who is dis afonja simplyleo always hating on igbos? Abeg shift 4 corner Am so loving d structures 9 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Obi Of Onitsha Palace(photos) by Simplyleo: 10:16am On Jul 05, 2020 |
[s] Miramore:[/s] Shut up. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Obi Of Onitsha Palace(photos) by Nobody: 10:18am On Jul 05, 2020 |
Good one OP! Beautiful palace, the pride of the East. A place of culture and tradition. Terms to note: 1. Ime Obi (Palace) Obi is the general name for family courtyard in Igboland. And this is where the Obi’s get their title from. 2. Ilo Eze Public ground of Kings 3. Onu Ilo Eze Mouth or Entrance to the ground of Kings 4. Ndi Onicha The people of Onicha 5. Igwe It means the sky is greater than the land. Igwekala. It is also the title of the King. 6. Eze A ruler or head. Primarily, every ruler in Igboland goes by this name. 7. Nze na Ozo An Aristocratic social cum religious grouping in Igboland. Membership is by initiation. 8. Ofo Usually given from Father to son. An Ofo title holder is the head of his house or village. He can also goes by the name Eze or Diokpa, depending on how large a family he heads. 9. Ichie or Ndichie Elders of the land. Majority comprising the Ofo holders and the Nze na Ozo society. 10. Diokpa / Okpara / Okpara Ukwu The most senior man in his house. 11. Okenye An old man 12. Agadi Nwanyi An old woman 13. Ada The eldest daughter of her fathers house 14. Umuada A grouping or union of married daughters from a particular village. They are respected and adored. 15. Nwadiana / Nwa nwa The name called a person or child in his mother’s village. 16. Age grade Groupings of same age. 17. Oko / Okoro A man 18. Nwanyi A woman 19. Mazi Of Aro origin. It means Mister 20. Oriaku The wife of a Mazi. One who comes to enjoy wealth. In English Mrs would be the preferred meaning. 21. Okorobia / Nwoko A young man 22. Agbobia / Nwagbobia A young woman. 23. Ogaranya A rich man 22. Ogbakor A communal gathering 23. Nzuko A gathering 24. Ilo/Amaocha The central gathering of the people. A much bigger Obi. 24. Ama The frontal entrance of a family compound. 11 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Obi Of Onitsha Palace(photos) by Nobody: 10:19am On Jul 05, 2020 |
Simplyleo:Old man no self respect Stop embarrassing urself 6 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Obi Of Onitsha Palace(photos) by psucc(m): 10:20am On Jul 05, 2020 |
Very great! I hope he gives his blessings for the actualization of the Biafran Republic? |
Re: Obi Of Onitsha Palace(photos) by SLAP44: 10:20am On Jul 05, 2020 |
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Re: Obi Of Onitsha Palace(photos) by SLAP44: 10:21am On Jul 05, 2020 |
psucc: Have you ever heard an Igbo leader who doesn't support Biafra? None. 1 Like |
Re: Obi Of Onitsha Palace(photos) by Simplyleo: 10:22am On Jul 05, 2020 |
[s] Miramore:[/s] Small girl, stop quoting/tagging an old man like me. I no be your mate, go in search of your mate. 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Obi Of Onitsha Palace(photos) by SLAP44: 10:22am On Jul 05, 2020 |
Simplyleo: You don't know anything. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Obi Of Onitsha Palace(photos) by Hahahahahahahah: 10:23am On Jul 05, 2020 |
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Re: Obi Of Onitsha Palace(photos) by Hahahahahahahah: 10:23am On Jul 05, 2020 |
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Re: Obi Of Onitsha Palace(photos) by Hahahahahahahah: 10:24am On Jul 05, 2020 |
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Re: Obi Of Onitsha Palace(photos) by Anambra1stS0n: 10:25am On Jul 05, 2020 |
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Re: Obi Of Onitsha Palace(photos) by Nobody: 10:27am On Jul 05, 2020 |
Simplyleo:U came to anambra thread to embarrass urself can't u see eyes are watching ,no respect 4 women ,no respect 4 tribes and you can urself human. Stop embarrassing urself n leave anambra thread like now 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Obi Of Onitsha Palace(photos) by Simplyleo: 10:30am On Jul 05, 2020 |
[s] Miramore:[/s] Small girl, go play with your mate. I don't talk with children. ![]() 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Obi Of Onitsha Palace(photos) by psucc(m): 10:32am On Jul 05, 2020 |
SLAP44:Only Sen Abaribe! Others are cowards. Sir, all it takes to actualize Biafra is for the leaders to come out and declare their stand. All those hidden "support" does not add a gram to the struggle. 1 Like |
Re: Obi Of Onitsha Palace(photos) by Sammy07: 10:32am On Jul 05, 2020 |
Very small palace. Unlike Ooni palace ![]() Owo palace the largest palace in Africa |
Re: Obi Of Onitsha Palace(photos) by deboysben(m): 10:34am On Jul 05, 2020 |
Simplyleo:why all this hate. This is sunday ooo |
Re: Obi Of Onitsha Palace(photos) by AnalQueenluci: 10:34am On Jul 05, 2020 |
Simplyleo:Go n learn how 2 have shame U disgust me |
Re: Obi Of Onitsha Palace(photos) by ALCOHOLKILLS(m): 10:35am On Jul 05, 2020 |
how do obi make his money ![]() |
Re: Obi Of Onitsha Palace(photos) by Simplyleo: 10:36am On Jul 05, 2020 |
AnalQueenluci:Lol. See me shaking gbirigbiri because she disgust me. ![]() Gerrarahia. What the heck is my business with whatever your opinion is? 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Obi Of Onitsha Palace(photos) by kayfra: 10:37am On Jul 05, 2020 |
Does he have any historic quarters? I'm not feeling this at all. It's just another big and ugly building with no historic importance and zero cultural significance. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Obi Of Onitsha Palace(photos) by OPPPS: 10:37am On Jul 05, 2020 |
Lol 1 Like |
Re: Obi Of Onitsha Palace(photos) by Sammy07: 10:38am On Jul 05, 2020 |
Simplyleo: Nothing, except receive fat salary 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Obi Of Onitsha Palace(photos) by Anambra1stS0n: 10:39am On Jul 05, 2020 |
Simplyleo: Take your time and read through this link https://m.guardian.ng/art/when-obi-of-onitsha-unveiled-chimedie-museum/ |
Re: Obi Of Onitsha Palace(photos) by tinsel: 10:39am On Jul 05, 2020 |
wisino1:The Obi did not build the house. Built by the entire Onitsha indigenes. That place does not belong to him. He does not live their. It is for official duties only. 1 Like |
Re: Obi Of Onitsha Palace(photos) by OPPPS: 10:40am On Jul 05, 2020 |
psucc:Abaribe too just dey use their head collect votes every 4 yr. He uses the Biafra emotions to get their votes nothing has changed since he was Deputy Gov of Abia to 4 times senator 1 Like |
Re: Obi Of Onitsha Palace(photos) by OPPPS: 10:40am On Jul 05, 2020 |
post=91397138:You don come with another of your lie again abi? Few weeks ago Dem burst your lies regards Anambra airport. You better desist this your lie before we go burst you here again |
Re: Obi Of Onitsha Palace(photos) by Simplyleo: 10:41am On Jul 05, 2020 |
[s] post=91397138:[/s] Wetin I want go dey waste my time dey read for Obi of Onitsha matter? Wetin obi of Onitsha dey do for igbos? Tell us make we know. ![]() 1 Like |
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