Idris Ejima Aruwa

Readings on Igala People, Land and Language (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

This book is a comprehensive history of the Igala kingdom (Kogi state, Nigeria), people, land and language based on the study of the oral traditions, cultural practices, articles, published and unpublished works on Igala history. It is a compendium of the history of the Igala people from the Pre-16th century to the present day using the Igala cultural and rituals practices as evidence of historical events. It is a scholarly work on the chronology of the events that led to the establishment of the present dynastic monarchy in Igala land and the creation of the Igala kingdom which became the greatest pre-colonial kingdom in the River Niger-Benue confluence area in Nigeria, with its influence on the cultural, political and commercial developments on the northern Igbo country and along the River Niger down to the Niger-Delta area. The chronology was discussed under three main eras; the Pre-Dynastic Monarchy Era, the Proto-Dynastic Monarchy Era and The Dynastic Monarchy Era. The events that took place in each of these eras were extensively reported. The book illustrates the cultural leadership development of the autochthonous Igala clans, the Benin vassal Aji-Ata dynasty, the Achadu clan and the Empire building escapades of Ayegba oma Idoko starting from his progenitor "Abutu-Ejeh" breakaway from the ancient Jukun led Kwararafa Kingdom. Other subjects discussed include; the real history behind the sacrifice of Princess Inikpi and Oma-Odoko, the funeral rites and coronation rituals for the Ata-Igala and the origin of the name "Igala". This book is recommended for students of history and those who want to enrich their knowledge on Igala, people, land, language and other related cultural matters.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Xlibris US
• Seitenzahl: 156
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. Februar 2022
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781669813064
• Artikelnr.: 69325902

Autorenporträt

Born at Idah in Idah Local Government Area of Kogi State, Nigeria, Idris Ejima Aruwa is a history enthusiast whose interest in Igala history date back to the 1980s. His interest in the history of the Igala kingdom and people led him to embark on a research that gave him a large collection of archival and historical materials on Igala history. He developed a personal relationship with great Igala historians like Late Dr.Tom MIachi, Professor Joseph N. Ukwedeh, Professor M. S. Abdulkadir and Elder John Idakwoji who mentored him at various times. He has an HND in Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering and a PGD in Computer Science from Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi and the Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State respectively. His enthusiasms in history overwhelm his occupation as an Office Automation, Multi-functional Printers and ICT expert. He had worked with several local and international conglomerates in Nigeria. His desire for the advancement and development of humanity and the Nigerian society made him to join politics in 2009 till date. He was a Student Union President, National Youth Service Corps Liaison Officer and a Labour leader. Idris Ejima Aruwa is married with children.