Even before the 20th century, there were numerous Igbo unions and organizations existing around the world, such as the Igbo union in Bathurst, Gambia in 1842, founded by a prominent Igbo trader and …

Dec 8, 2025 · Igbo, people living chiefly in southeastern Nigeria who speak Igbo, a language of the Benue-Congo branch of the Niger-Congo language family. The Igbo may be grouped into the …

The Igbo, sometimes referred to as Ibo, are one of the largest single ethnic groups in Africa. Most Igbo speakers are based in southeastern Nigeria, constituting about 17 percent of the population; they …

Jul 12, 2025 · Originating from southeastern Nigeria, the Igbo people have cultivated a rich heritage that continues to thrive and evolve in modern times. This intricate blend of customs, beliefs, and practices …

Feb 10, 2025 · Igbo culture is deeply rooted in traditions such as: Respect for elders and communal decision-making. The Igbo traditional religion, which includes the worship of Chukwu (God), Ala …

Aug 26, 2025 · Primarily inhabiting the southeastern region of Nigeria, the Igbo people comprise over 40 million individuals who share common linguistic, cultural, and historical bonds.

Mar 14, 2025 · The Igbo people are one of the largest ethnic groups in Africa, primarily located in the southeastern region of Nigeria, in states such as Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo.

Igbo make up around 18 per cent of Nigeria’s population. Their traditional homeland straddles the Niger River in the south-east and is one of the most densely populated areas of the African continent.

Igbo-speaking peoples can be divided into five geographically based subcultures: northern Igbo, southern Igbo, western Igbo, eastern Igbo, and northeastern Igbo. Each of these five can be further …

The Igbo people are an ethnic group found in Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, and Equatorial Guinea. Their primary origin is found in modern-day Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi,...