President of Ohaneze Lagos Branch, Chief Solomon Ogbonna has described the Ooni of Ife as a peacemaker, following his recent statements about Igbo historical links with Ile Ife. According to a report by Leadership.ng, Chief Ogbonna stated thus, “My response when Ooni made the statement that Igbo are from Ile-Ife was: ‘Whatever will bring peace…… Continue reading Igbo Obatala Link: Ohaneze President Pours Encomiums On Ooni
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Ooni Of Ife Reveals More About Obatala Igbo
In an upcoming documentary, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, is scheduled to speak more about the Igbo connection to Ife, and with other Niger-Benue ethnicities. See a preview here.
Between Igbodu And Ugbodu
Igbodu Igbodu (Igbo Odu) means sacred grove where problems are solved under Ifa traditional practice in Ile Ife. The origin of the term is connected with Orunmila, the legendary Igbo Aboriginal priest of Ifa which was practiced widely in Ile Ife, his home town. According to legend, Orunmila married an extraordinary woman called Odu and…… Continue reading Between Igbodu And Ugbodu