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By the mid-18th century, there were mass migrations of several Aro business families into the Igbo hinterland and adjacent areas. This migration, influence of their god Ibini Ukpabi through priests, and their military power supported by alliances with several related neighboring Igbo and eastern Cross River militarized states (particularly Ohafia, Abam, Abiriba, Afikpo, Ekoi etc.) quickly established the Aro Confederacy as a regional economic power.
Aro activities helped coastal Niger Deltacity-states become important centers for the export of palm oil and slaves. Such city-states included Opobo,Bonny, Brass, Calabar as well as other slave trading city-states controlled by the Ijaw, Efik and Igbo. The Aros formed a strong trading network, colonies, and incorporated hundreds of communities that formed into powerful kingdoms. The Ajalili, Arondizuogu, and Bende Kingdoms were the most powerful Aro states in the Confederacy after Arochukwu. Some were founded and named after Commanders and Chiefs like Izuogu Mgboko and Iheme whom led Aro forces to conquer Ikpa Ora and founded Arondizuogu. Later Aro commanders such as Okoro Idozuka also of Arondizuogu expanded the state's borders through warfare in the start of the 19th century. The Aro Confederacy's power, however, was mostly derived from its economic and religious position. With European colonists on their way at the end of the 19th century, things changed.
Aro trading and Largest settlements outpost in present day are in Southern Nigeria and Igboland
These settlement outposts includes
Akri-Atani,
Akri-Uteri,
Akri-Ugidi,
Nsugbe
Aro Okporoenyi: Umuahia area of Abia State.
Aro Ndizuogu: Ideato area of Imo State (The biggest of all the settlements).
Aro Ndi Ikerionwu: In Anambra State.
Aro Ajalli: In Anambra State.
Aro Nzerem: In Ebonyi State.
Aro Amokwe: In Udi area of Enugu State.
Aro Isuochi: In Abia State.
Aro Isiokpo/Igwurita Ikwerre area in Rivers State.
Aro Abagana: In Anambra State.
Aro Izombe: In Abia State.
Aro Nkwerre in Imo State
Aro Oru: In Imo State.
Aro Ngwa: In Abia State.
Aro Ezeagu: In Enugu State.
Aro Achi: In Enugu State.
Aro Oboro Ite
Aro Kalabari: In Rivers State.
Aro Opobo: In Rivers State and many more settlement communities to note here
History of AROCHUKWU Kingdom, Abia State, Nigeria
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Arochukwu is a small town located at the Southern end of Abia State in Nigeria.
The Aros, as other Igbos, migrated from the Middle East to their present location in then Eastern Nigeria. You cannot mention Christopher Columbus who discovered America, without a short history of the Indians who owned the land. Also, in retrospect, the Aros came and won the land from the inhabitants, the Ibibios, after series of wars. These wars had a historic impact on the town. For instance, the leader of the Ibibio warriors who fought the war was captured and slain at Oro Village and this is why Oro became the chieftancy village. Amikpe Obinkita became the center where these defeated warriors were judged. This also is why all Aro villages assemble at Obinkita during the Ikeji festival. Any village that is not represented was fined by the entire Aro.
Arochukwu, sometimes referred to as Arochuku, or Aro-Okigbo, (pronounced Aruchukwu) is the third largest city in Abia State (after Aba and Umuahia) in southeastern Nigeria and homeland of the Igbosubgroup, Aro people. It is composed of 19 villages with an overall leader called Eze Aro. Arochukwu is a principal historic town in Igboland. It was also one of the cities in the Southern protectorate conquered by the British colonial government. Several historic tourist sites exist in the city. The mystic Ibini Ukpabi shrine, the slave routes and other relics of the slave trade era are frequently visited by tourists. It is also in the food belt of Abia state where most of the staple foods are produced.
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The Arochukwu town has 19 villages namely: (Not alphabetically ordered.)
UGWUAKUMA, AGBAGWU, UTUGHUGWU, AMANMAGWU, UJARI, AMASU, IBOM. (These villages are what is known as IMEARO). ORO, OBINKITA, AMOBA, AMANKWU, UGBO, AMUKWA, ATANI, ISINKPU, UGWUAFOR, AMANGWU, ASAGA, AND AMUVI. (These villages sums up the AMUZE.)Each of these villages are characterized by their respective cultural displays. For instance, Obinkita village (Landlord of all Aro) is known by their masquerades called Ekpo. Atani villages are identified by their Ugboali for example madam Mary Kanu.
Arochukwu town is divided into three classes: OKENNACHI,EZEAGWU, AND IBOM ISI. These villages are then merged into these classes due to their migration from one village to another. This inter-village migration not only populated Arochukwu but brought internal progression that helped split the villages into these classes as seen below. Note also that EzeAgwu is split into two Umumna Okpara Agwu and Okpara Ezo Agwu.
OKENNACHI
- UTUHUGWU
- OBINKITA
- ISINKPU
- ATANI
- AMANGWU
- UGWUAFOR
- PART OF ORO
EZE AGWU
- PART OF ORO
- ASAGA
- AMOBA
- UGBO
- AMANAGWU (OKPARA EZEAGWU)
- UGWUAKUMA
- AGBAGWU & AMANKWU
IBOM ISI
- AMUKWA
- IBOM
- UJARI
- AMASU
- AMUVI
The population of Aro is approximately 60,000 and every Aro indigene is a proud person due to the fact that we are the cultural chief in all Iboland. Our culture is being examplarily practised in all Iboland and this is how the "Aro-Okigbo" came about. The slave era found most Aro people migrating to all parts of Nigeria spreading the religion of Aro heritage. This heritage, became adopted by the host in all the cities and towns in Iboland where an Aro man lives.
The branch out of Aros to other Iboland, for example, ARO OKPOROENYI,ARO NDIZUOGU,ARO IKWERE, ARO YORUBA,ARO NGWA,ARO IZOMBE,ARO CAMEROUN,ARO AJALLI,ARO ORU,ARO NKWESI,etc., did not only personalized the Aros but had an ARO-MATIC effects to the entire Iboland. These Aros that migrated still have a bonding link with the villages they had left behind.
The new Yam Festival is a period where all Aro cultures are displayed. The activities of these events are very fascinating and interesting to watch. All villages prepare for this wonderful occasion that starts and ends in September of every year. Any village/s that is not represented as I mentioned earlier on, will be fined. The place of this meeting is called "Amikpe Obinkita." The American Beauty Pageant has judges who decide the winner of the Pageant. So also, during this festival 19 Judges are appointed by the Eze of Aro including the Eze Aro who will select the best village presentation on the Ekekpe day which is the outstanding day of the festival. These judges will then assemble at Obinkita recording and checkmarking events. At the conclusion of Ekekpe day, the Eze then announces the No. One village in the entire town. Also other identifiable villages that host some of these events as per another market day includes: "AKUMANNAOBI" who is from Ugwuakuma village. The UGWUAKUMA village host the "MGBAPE AWADA" which signifies the begiining of the New Yam festival (IKEJI) for all Aros. As the events are heated up, every village must homage to the Eze Aro by going to Oro village with their heritage. The Eze Aro in return, will bless them and the village they represents.
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THE IKEJI FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES MUST BE WITHIN THESE MARKET DAYS:
NKWO …..…………………………. NKWOEKPE
EKE ………........……………………. EKEODU/EKEKPE
ORIE ……….......…………………… ORIE GBUGBU
AFOR …………....…………………. AFOROSU
The "EKPE SOCIETY" is predominantly becoming a domineering factor in Aro whereby if you are not a member, you tend to feel isolated. I vividly remembered my age mates who will proudly come to me and asked "I BAKWARA EKPE?" or are you "IKPOO?". It is the man’s thing. Besides the Ekpe society, we also have the "OBON" that plays all night.
Arochukwu is believed to have been the homeland of the Ibibio as they arrived in 300 AD from the Benue valley and founded early states like Obong Okon Ita and Ibom. Many years passed as Igbo immigrants came along and pressed into the Ibibio occupied territory and founded several states. The first Igbo group were the Ezeagwu group led by their leader Agwu Inobia. As Aro-Ibibio wars occurred, there was a stalemate. In reaction, the Eze Agwu clan invited a priest named Nnachi from the Edda clan of northeastern Igboland and another group from the east of the Cross River through Nnachi. These people were identified as the Akpapeople. Akpa forces led by Osim and Akuma Nnubi, they helped the Igbo forces capture the rest of the area. This formed the alliance of 19 new and old states in the area known as the Arochukwu kingdom around 1650-1700. The first king (or Eze Aro) of a unified Arochukwu was Akuma but after his death, Nnachi son's Oke Nnachi took over and his descendants have the throne to this day.
By the mid-18th century, there were mass migrations of several Aro business families into the Igbo hinterland and adjacent areas. This migration, influence of their god Ibini Ukpabi through priests, and their military power backed up by alliances with several related neighboring Igbo and eastern Cross River militarized states (particularly Ohafia, Abam, Abiriba, Afikpo, Ekoi, etc.) quickly established the Aro Confederacy as a regional economic power. However, Aro economic hegemony was threatened by the penetration of Europeans, mainlyBritish colonists in the wake of the 20th century. Tensions finally led to bloodshed and the Anglo-Aro War took place from 1901-1902. The Aro Confederacy stoutly resisted but were eventually defeated. This helped the British to occupy the rest of what is now known as Eastern Nigeria.
The city of Onitsha was founded by Igbo group from Arochukwu under the leadership of Eze Chima. People of Arochukwu founded many other communities both within and outside Igboland.
Arochukwu is one of the only cities in Igboland named after God. Though named after God, it was named this before the advent of Christianity in Igboland, stemming from the belief in one supreme being. Aro translates as Spear and Chukwu as God. Put together this could imply Spear of God.
Ibibio Presence
Before Igbo arrival in the Aro territory, a Semi-Bantu group of the Ibibio arrived around 300 AD from the Benue Valley. They mainly inhabited the area now known as Southeastern Nigeria.. Prominent settlements were Ibom and Obong Okon Ita. These hunters and farmers perhaps lived peacefully until foreign settlers invaded.
Igbo Migration and Invasion
The Igbo migration led by Eze Agwu clan among the Ibibio in the Aro territory started around the 17nth century. These were merchants, land hungry people, and laboreres from the Igbo heartland. Tensions escalated between the Eze Agwu group led by Agwu Inobia and Obong Okon Ita kingdom led by Akpan Okon resulting in the Aro-Ibibio Wars. Neither group had a victorious position in the war. Eze Agwu asked Priest Nnachi of the Edda clan near Afikpo for help. The alliance also supported prince Kakpokpo Okon’s coup against his brother Akpan Okon. The war escalated and Nnachi called on Eastern Cross River allies for assistance.
Akpa invasion and the foundation of Arochukwu
Osim and Akuma Nnubi were Akpa merchant princes from the Akamkpa area. They led Akpa forces into the Aro territory to assist their Igbo allies to victory. However, this came at the cost of Osim losing his life at the start of the 18th century. With the Akpas and Igbos being victorious, the Arochukwu kingdom was founded with Akuma as its first king or EzeAro. After Akuma died, the Igbo took over the throne starting with Nnachi's son Oke Nnachi in 1720. Many changes occurred as Arochukwu expanded into 19 city-states due to the increasing population and Aro colonies were forming throughout the area now known as Southern Nigeria.
Aro Confederacy
By the mid-18th century, there were mass migrations of several Aro business families into the Igbo hinterland and adjacent areas. This migration, influence of their god Ibini Ukpabi through priests, and their military power supported by alliances with several related neighboring Igbo and eastern Cross River militarized states (particularly Ohafia, Abam, Abiriba, Afikpo, Ekoi etc.) quickly established the Aro Confederacy as a regional economic power.
Aro activities helped coastal Niger Deltacity-states become important centers for the export of palm oil and slaves. Such city-states included Opobo,Bonny, Brass, Calabar as well as other slave trading city-states controlled by the Ijaw, Efik and Igbo. The Aros formed a strong trading network, colonies, and incorporated hundreds of communities that formed into powerful kingdoms. The Ajalili, Arondizuogu, and Bende Kingdoms were the most powerful Aro states in the Confederacy after Arochukwu. Some were founded and named after Commanders and Chiefs like Izuogu Mgboko and Iheme whom led Aro forces to conquer Ikpa Ora and founded Arondizuogu. Later Aro commanders such as Okoro Idozuka also of Arondizuogu expanded the state's borders through warfare in the start of the 19th century. The Aro Confederacy's power, however, was mostly derived from its economic and religious position. With European colonists on their way at the end of the 19th century, things changed.
British Conquest
British Colonialism in the late 19th century turned Anglo-Aro relations sour. Aro leaders knew that Christianity, colonialism, and end of their monopoly would destroy Aro economic rule. Also the British felt that repeated Aro attacks rendered outright war inescapable. They made plans for war in 1899. The conflict had both religious and economic causes. Aro traders and the Royal Niger Company, had their own issues. An Aro invasion of Obegu in 1901 started the Anglo-Aro War. In 1902, following a direct attack on Arochukwu and months of fighting, the British were victorious. The Aro Confederacy's power was shattered, making it easier for the British to take over the Eastern Nigerian region although resistance in the area was far from over. Although Aro dominance crumbled in March 1902, many Aros took part in later resistances against the British in in the region such as Afikpo (1902–1903), Ezza (1905), and other areas where the Aro had a particularly significant presence.
Nigeria
When Nigeria won independence from Great Britain in 1960, ethnic tensions rose between the regions resulting in the Nigerian Civil War in 1967-1970. After the war, the Aros and the rest of the Igbo People suffered discrimination from other Nigerians. Many Igbo moved out of Nigeria. Aro culture suffered. However, they are currently efforts to unite Aro people and revive their culture.
DR. NNAMDI AZIKIWE TO DR. CHUBA OKADIGBO WHEN HE AND OTHERS ANNOUNCED THE DEATH OF ZIK WHILE HE WAS STILL ALIVE IN 1981“My boy, may you live to your full potential, ascend to a dizzy height as is possible for anyone of your political description in your era to rise. May you be acknowledged world-wide as you rise as an eagle atop trees, float among the clouds, preside over the affairs of fellow men…. as leaders of all countries pour into Nigeria to breathe into her ear.But then, Chuba, if it is not the tradition of our people that elders are roundly insulted by young men of the world, as you have unjustly done to me, may your reign come to an abrupt and shattering close. As you look ahead, Chuba, as you see the horizon, dedicating a great marble palace that is the envy of the world, toasted by the most powerful men in the land, may the great big hand snatch it away from you. Just as you look forward to hosting the world’s most powerful leader and shaking his hands, as you begin to smell the recognition and leadership of the Igbo people, may the crown fall off your head and your political head fall off your shoulders.None of my words will come to pass, Chuba, until you have risen to the very height of your power and glory and health, but then you will be hounded and humiliated and disgraced out of office, your credibility and your name in tatters forever…”AND IT CAME TO PASS! By Nwanna c15201947Nwanna c15201947:The curse by ZIK as posted above by you didn’t happen in 1981. Yes, there was a rumor that ZIK was dead in 1981 but Zik laughed it off like every news that hits the ground about deaths of prominent people in Nigeria. There has been many rumors of ZIK’s death before that of 1981.The above Curse by Zik happened at Owerri in 1983 after the reelection of Shagari.Zik complained bitterly about how the election was conducted and rigged. The Igbo elites in NPN like Mbadiwe, Okpara, Ekwuemme, Okadigbo and Onoh mocked, ridicule and taunted him. Okadigbo particularly said Zik complain was like ranting of an ANT after the first election that brought SHAGARI to power.After the 1983 election, the mocking, ridicule and taunting continued and that was when the Press interviewed OJUKWU at Enugu who was also a member of NPN. He was defeated by Dr. Onwudiwe. Ojukwu was asked when he will settle his differences with ZIK. He almost slapped the Journalist that asked him that question. Hear OJUKWU talkingWhich misunderstanding and with who?Settle what with who and for what reason?You want me to sit down and judge case with my own father or what?Who will decide who was guilty and not guilty?Who will be the Judge to say ZIK is guilty before his son?I was at Nkwerre on October, 1983 to bury my beloved mother who died on August 20, 1983 when people came rushing and waving the popular Imo State Newspaper and saying “ZIK abu la Okadigbo, na ndi otuuya onu” [Zik don put curse on Okadigbo and his gang]. I have already written what my dad said about Zik when I read and the newspaper and interpreted it to him.Dr. Chuba OKADIGBO of Oyi town in Amanbra was in America during the war. So he knew little or nothing about the suffering of Igbos during the war and why many Igbos wouldn’t vote for NPN or UPN.Again, old ANAMBRA IGBOS are the problems Igbos has before and after the war. Everything in the eyes of ANAMBRA IGBOS is like business of Buying & Selling used Motor Parts. They believed in what Igbos will say “Aka nri kwo Aka Ikpa, Aka Ikpa kwo Aka Nri” [If right hand wash left hand, Left hand wash Right hand]. Simply put it, give me, I give you like ASHAWO, Money for hand back for ground. That is the frame of mind of ANAMBRA IGBOS.Majority of NPN members are ANAMBRA IGBOS. The same way during the war. Majority of them are the Igbo SABOS during the war. Immediately Ngbati Womanizer and Drug Dealer Sotomi threw one Artillery shelling from GARKEM into ENUGU, our Anambra Igbos brothers threw back White Handkerchief of surrender to them. Those of them captured, started blaming Ojukwu after they were asked if they will like to go back to Lagos and North to continue their Business of Buying & Selling used Motor Parts, stockfish, Okrika etc.Zik and Ojukwu even said it that IMO IGBOS are well determined Igbos to defend Igbos. Ojukwu singled out old Imos as those who sustained Igbos throughout the war.I know some people will attack me and said I am talking rubbish but look at the picture, every time Igbos wants to have a meaningful dialogue, it is always at OWERRI the old IMO Capital. It was the determination of Old Imos that made them to recapture Owerri in September, 1968 and chased the Owambe animals out of Igbo land.Another example was that of EMEKA/ALUKO Roforofo. While many IMOS were fighting back, our AMAMBRA elder brother, Nwa ADUBA was calling young Bomboy ALUKO everyday to beg him like ANAMBRA ZIK was begging young GOWON while GOWON bombs was falling on his people.Someone sitting by the side of Bolekaja told me that Bolekaja Aluko even warned Nwanna Nwa Aduba not to call his number again or else he will stop the free Interest Loan he wants his friend in Lagos to give to him.JOE Igbokwe was the ANAMBRA Efulefu who asked FASHOLA to kick Igbos out of Lagos.Until old ANAMBRA IGBOS take their eyes and thinking that everything in the world is BUSINESS of Buying and Selling, where you bargain for everything for money, they will continue to cause mayhem, Ogbo aghala and wahala for good Imo Igbos like me.And with this, I rest my case.Chukwuma "Vicious Animal" AgwunobiSeattle, Washington U. S. A
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Nonsense, nobody has dominion over you to place the so-called 'curse'.What plagued Chuba Okidigbo and ultimately claimed his life were same age old tribal hatred and gang up against Igbo which also affected Zik and abridged his political career. That corrupt British colonialists hated Igbo and induced war that claimed lives of 3 million in Biafra can be traced to the struggle for Nigerian independence in which Zik confronted the racists foreign invaders thoughtlessly. Of course, the sage won the fight and forcefully evicted the imperialists to hand Nigerians independence, but have Nigerians known peace ever since? Why? Because as Zik was in the war front battling racists British invaders, Fulani and their Hausas were working with the colonialists to sabotage the effort and gain upper hand. The British saw the anti Africa fraud of Hausa-Fulani and used it for their own advantage against Zik. They simply turned Nigerian government covertly over to Hausa-Fulani and vowed to support them militarily to rule, loot, kill and ruin Nigeria forever.The rest is history, but the above is where Nigeria is as at today, and there is no end in sight.If you wonna fight racist white man anywhere be prepared because the struggle is for life and will not end until you and yours are dead. That is also the plight of African Americans in the US.In a message dated 9/5/2015 7:47:28 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, IgboE...@yahoogroups.com writes:
DR. NNAMDI AZIKIWE TO DR. CHUBA OKADIGBO WHEN HE AND OTHERS ANNOUNCED THE DEATH OF ZIK WHILE HE WAS STILL ALIVE IN 1981“My boy, may you live to your full potential, ascend to a dizzy height as is possible for anyone of your political description in your era to rise. May you be acknowledged world-wide as you rise as an eagle atop trees, float among the clouds, preside over the affairs of fellow men…. as leaders of all countries pour into Nigeria to breathe into her ear.But then, Chuba, if it is not the tradition of our people that elders are roundly insulted by young men of the world, as you have unjustly done to me, may your reign come to an abrupt and shattering close. As you look ahead, Chuba, as you see the horizon, dedicating a great marble palace that is the envy of the world, toasted by the most powerful men in the land, may the great big hand snatch it away from you. Just as you look forward to hosting the world’s most powerful leader and shaking his hands, as you begin to smell the recognition and leadership of the Igbo people, may the crown fall off your head and your political head fall off your shoulders.None of my words will come to pass, Chuba, until you have risen to the very height of your power and glory and health, but then you will be hounded and humiliated and disgraced out of office, your credibility and your name in tatters forever…”AND IT CAME TO PASS!__._,_.___
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