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Lokoja History And Founders

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Lokoja is a city in Nigeria , It lies at the confluence of the Niger rivers and Benue rivers and is the capital of Kogi State . [2] The Ebira , Bassa Nge , Nupe , Igala are indigenous to the area, other ethnic groups of Nigeria , including the Igbo , Bini / Edo … Read more

The Nupe Invasion Of Akokoland (1845-1897)

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ABSTRACT This paper examined the imperial exploits of Nupe among the Akoko communities of Northeast Yorubaland between 1845 and 1897. The study adopted the narrative and analytical methods of historical research. Data for the study was gathered through primary and secondary sources. These involved oral interviews with some community leaders that were purposively selected. Secondary … Read more

The Full Nigeria History

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Nigeria is a country located in West Africa with a rich and diverse history. The country has over 250 ethnic groups and various colonial influences which have contributed to its history. The earliest known civilization in Nigeria was the Nok civilization, which dates back to 1000 BC. The Nok people were known for their terracotta … Read more

Top 10 Oldest Tribes In Nigeria

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Some years back before 1500, many of modern Nigeria settlement’s was divided into states identified with contemporary ethnic groups names. These early states included the Nupe Kingdom, Igala Kingdom, Kanem-Borno Empire, Igbo Kingdom of Nri , Benin Kingdom, Oyo Empire the Yoruba city-states including the Kingdom of Ife, and the Hausa States. Numerous small states … Read more

Rich Nupe Lagosians Of The 19th Century

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Nupe People In the 1860s many of the most powerful and richest people in Lagos were Nupe people. These included Shitta Bey, James Macaulay Babington, Madam Tinubu, Balogun Ali, the Oshodi family, the Aguda families, the Saros families, and others. ALSO SEE: The History Of The Nupe People Interestingly all of these Nupe Lagosians visited … Read more

The Music Etymology And Terminology

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Greek mythology’s nine Muses served as models for various artistic pursuits, including the arts, and later developed a tight relationship with music in particular. In the 1630s, the word “music” as we know it today first appeared. Its predecessors include the Old English “musike” of the mid-13th century, the Old French music of the 12th … Read more

The Articulation Of Witchcraft & Modes Of Production Among The Nupe

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Articulation Of Nupe Witchcraft Abstract The political economy of occult belief in Africa can highlight hidden social and political conflict in times of transition which remain otherwise undetected. This has been demonstrated in taking the development of witchcraft accusations over time as indicator, and the Nupe of Northern Nigeria as an example. A tentative long-term … Read more