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Yoruboid language of Nigeria
Look up Igala in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Igala is a Yoruboid language, spoken by the Igala ethnic group of Nigeria. In 1989 an estimated 800
Igala_language
Ethnic group in Nigeria
The Igala or Igara people are a West African ethnolinguistic group native to the region immediately south of the confluence of the Niger and Benue Rivers
Igala_people
Pre-colonial West African state
Anẹ Igáláà (Igala Land), also known as the Igala Kingdom, is a traditional pre-colonial West African state, located at the eastern region of the confluence
Igala_Kingdom
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up Igala in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Igala or IGALA may refer to: IGALA, the International Gender and Language Association, an interdisciplinary
Igala
They speak an Olu dialect of the Igala language, and share deep cultural, historical, and linguistic ties with the Igala Kingdom in Kogi State.[citation
Ilushi
Kainji language of Nigeria
Bassa Nupe. Basa speakers also often speak the Igala language, the Ebira language or the Nupe language. Basa-Kwomu (Basa-Komo) dialect spoken in the states
Basa-Benue_language
Major division of the Niger–Congo language family
(eds.). The Bantu Languages. Routledge. ISBN 978-0-700-71134-5. Aubry, N.; Friedman, H.; Pozdniakov, K. (2004). "Proto-Yoruba-Igala Swadesh list" (PDF)
Atlantic–Congo_languages
Ethnic group of the western Niger Delta
related to southeastern varieties of the Yoruba language and more distantly related to the Igala language. English and Nigerian Pidgin are also widely used
Itsekiri_people
5 million), and approximately 2 to 3 million each of Nupe, Gbagyi, Edo, Igala, Urhobo, Idoma Ukwuani, Ufia Ukwuani and Efik. Nigeria's linguistic diversity
Languages_of_Nigeria
Atlantic-Congo language
classified among the Edekiri languages, which together with Itsekiri and the isolate Igala form the Yoruboid group of languages within the Volta–Niger branch
Yoruba_language
LGA in Kogi State, Nigeria
and language indigenous to the local government is the Igalas. The Igala language is primarily spoken in the local government area as a first language. In
Igalamela-Odolu
Consonantal sound
on Igala Language, History, Culture and Priest-Kings. Partridge Singapore. ISBN 978-1-4828-2787-3. Kropp Dakubu, M. E. (1987). The Dangme Language: An
Voiced_labial–velar_nasal
Name list
audio is a male given Igala language name, which originated from Kogi State, the north-central part of Nigeria. In the Igala language, "Adejo" means "slave
Adejo_(name)
Ethnic group in West Africa
Idakwoji, John (3 December 2014). An Ígálá-English Lexicon: A Bilingual Dictionary with Notes on Igala Language, History, Culture and Priest-Kings. Partridge
Yoruba_people
Yoruboid language spoken in Nigeria
Yoruboid and is closely related to the south-eastern varieties of Yoruba. Igala is a more distant member of the same family. An estimate published by Ethnologue
Itsekiri_language
Conflict in West Africa
The Igala–Benin War was a short conflict between the Igala Kingdom and the Kingdom of Benin that lasted from 1515 to 1516. The Igala–Benin War was declared
Igala–Benin_War
Branch of the YEAI Languages
Yoruboid is a language family composed of the Igala group of dialects spoken in south central Nigeria, and the Edekiri languages subdivided into the Ede
Yoruboid_languages
Reconstructed language
forming the modern Proto-language communities of the Itsekiri people, Olukumi people, Igala people, and Yoruba people, into Proto-Igala, and Proto-Edekiri (ancestor
Proto-Yoruboid_language
Gender and Language Association (IGALA), is an international interdisciplinary academic organisation that promotes and supports research on language, gender
International Gender and Language Association
International_Gender_and_Language_Association
Yoruboid language of Nigeria
Yoruboid language spoken by the Olukumi people of Aniocha North LGA, Delta State, Nigeria. Olùkùmi means 'my friend' in the Owé dialect of Yoruba and Igala. Below
Ulukwumi_language
Nigerian given name
name and surname of Igala origin, and it means "Powerful man, one who can defeat anyone" The name is commonly found among the Ígálá and Idoma people in
Ameh_(Nigerian_name)
Name list
predominant among the Igala people of North Central Nigeria. Idakwo Ameh Oboni II (1948–2020) Ata of Igala Onoja Oboni "Igala footprints in Enugu". Daily
Oboni
Sound change towards glottal articulation
within the dialectal continuum of Yoruboid languages, particularly among the Olukumi language, Igala language, the Northeast Yoruba dialect known as Owe
Debuccalization
Local Government Area in Enugu State, Nigeria
language is the most widely used language in Igbo Eze North local government area. However, Idoma and Igala languages are common amongst migrants. The
Igbo_Eze_North
ed., 2022) Idun at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required) Igala at Ethnologue (26th ed., 2023) Igbo at Ethnologue (27th ed., 2024) Ik at
Languages_of_Africa
community of volunteer editors, started on 15 January 2001 as an English-language encyclopedia. Non-English editions followed in the same year: the German
List_of_Wikipedias
Town in Edo State, Nigeria
crops like Yam, Cassava, and Palm produce. “UNO” mean palm produce in Igala language). Igarra possibly derived its name from this abundant palm produce which
Igarra
Topics referred to by the same term
a military airport Indoor Gridiron League, American football league Igala language (ISO 639-3 code) India's Got Latent, an Indian stand-up comedy show
IGL
Hypothetical major branch of the Volta-Congo languages
dialects, Iṣẹkiri and Igala. Doctoral dissertation, University of Ibadan. Aubry, N., H. Friedman & K. Pozdniakov. 2004. Proto-Yoruba-Igala Swadesh list Archived
Volta–Niger_languages
in: Benin and Togo Igala – Igala Spoken in: Nigeria Igbo – Asụsụ Igbo Official language in: Nigeria Recognised Minority Language in: Equatorial Guinea
List_of_language_names
Nigerian given name
Idakwo is a Nigerian name of Igala origin, meaning "the problem has ended." It is traditionally given to a male child born when a specific problem has
Idakwo
Community in Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
area, it records a large number of other tribes like Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Igala, Ebira, Nupe etc. "Zuba, Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria"
Zuba,_Nigeria
Usage of wording balanced in its treatment of the genders in a non-grammatical sense
feminine. Languages portal Gender role Grammatical gender IGALA (International Gender and Language Group) Markedness Gender-neutral language Binnen-I,
Gender neutrality in languages with grammatical gender
Gender_neutrality_in_languages_with_grammatical_gender
LGA in Anambra State, Nigeria
LGA, now in Enugu State. A number of Olu people also speak Igala language. In fact, Igala kingdom is considered to have been founded by an Olu 'refugee'
Oyi
Dialect cluster of Plateau languages of central Nigeria
require thousands of years. Also mentioned was that, Between Igala and Yoruba language, for example, at least 2,000 years were required to develop the
Tyap
Brazilian automobile
and built from knock down kits in Nigeria, where it was marketed as the Igala from 1976 to 1980. Designed to replace the Beetle (called the Fusca in Brazil)
Volkswagen_Brasília
Region in Niger Delta Region of Nigeria
Nigeria portal 1967 Asaba Massacre Edoid languages Ekumeku Movement Igala people Igboid languages Yoruboid languages "Federal Republic of Nigeria, Official
Anioma_Region
Nigerian given name
Ajodo is a Nigerian name of Igala origin given to a first child born after the father's relocation to a new settlement. The variant include "Anejodo"
Ajodo_(name)
Nigerian surname
Ocheja is a Nigerian surname of Igala origin and it means "truthful person" or "trustworthy person". Emmanuel Dangana Ocheja - Nigerian lawyer and politician
Ocheja
Lack of requirement for morphological agreement with respect to gender in some languages
marking in job titles Gender neutrality in languages with grammatical gender IGALA (International Gender and Language Association) Grünberg, A. L. (1999). "Zemiaki
Gender neutrality in genderless languages
Gender_neutrality_in_genderless_languages
2021 Nigerian film
as Sarkin Busa Okonkwo David Chibuzor as Ogaga Jennifer Ezekiel Ade as Igala Princess Usman Tijani Abubakar as Ibrahim Victoria Nweke Ekene as Mero Dan
Amina_(2021_film)
British protectorate from 1900 to 1914
of British Empire Capital Zungeru Common languages English (official) Hausa, Arabic, Yoruba, Fula, Kanuri, Nupe, Igala, Jukun widely spoken Religion Islam
Northern_Nigeria_Protectorate
Name list
historical connection. Igala (Nigeria): Àtá is a royal title meaning "king" or "father" and is borne by the paramount ruler of the Igala Kingdom. Fante (Ghana):
Ata_(name)
Igbo female eze of Enugu-Eze in colonial Nigeria
as the ruler of Igala, and British colonial officials. Along her travels, Ahebi learned to speak numerous languages, such as "Igala, Nupe and Pidgin
Ahebi_Ugbabe
River in Kogi State, Nigeria
between the Igala and Jukun kingdoms. The Prince of the Jukun kingdom, who had become lost during a hunting expedition, sought refuge in the Igala kingdom
Inachalo_River
Geopolitical Zone in Nigeria
Nsukka people, Enuani people, Ezza people, Afikpo people, Aro people, Igala(Yoruboid) people, Aguata/Orumba, Okigwe people, Egbema people, Izzi people
South_East_(Nigeria)
Ethnic group in Nigeria
BellaNaija. Retrieved 2020-02-17. "Igala | people". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 2020-02-17. "Kogi guber: Ata Igala confers chieftaincy title on former
Bassa_Nge_people
State of Nigeria
and beautiful landmarks. There are three main ethnic groups and languages in Kogi: Igala people, Anebira, and Okun, with others such as Bassa Nge of Bassa
Kogi_State
Nigerian badminton player (born 1979)
Ocholi Abel Edicha // (born 10 May 1979) is a Nigerian badminton player. He was the men's singles gold medalist at the 2003 All-Africa Games, also in the
Ocholi_Edicha
Nigerian given name
surname predominantly found in North Central Nigeria among the Idoma and Igala people. It means "Braveness" or "Strength". William Agada (born 1999), Nigerian
Agada_(name)
Surname list
Onoja Gender Male Language Igala Origin Word/name Nigeria Meaning leader or head of the people
Onoja
Igbo(Anioma) kingdom in pre-colonial Nigeria
its relationship with its northern neighbour Igala were complex, involving both trade and conflict. Igala had long been the main beneficiary of the Niger
Kingdom_of_Aboh
Ethnic group in Southern Nigeria
one of the largest ethnic groups in Africa. The Igbo language is part of the Niger-Congo language family. Its regional dialects are mutually intelligible
Igbo_people
Ethnic group
Niger river, in an area located between; Enuani (Ezechime and Idumuje), Ebu-Igala and Esan communities. The towns of Ugbodu and Eko Ẹfun (Ukwu Nzu) were the
Olukumi_people
Surname list
Negedu is a Nigerian male given name and surname of the Igala tribe of the North-Central, Nigeria. It means "lion". The name Negedu is also linked to
Negedu
Nigerian given name
Akoh is a Nigerian surname of Igala origin which means "writer or intelligent person". The name is predominantly found in the North Central region of
Akoh
LGA in Kogi State, Nigeria
Onoja Ogwu james Onoja The people of Olamaboro speaks Igala which is one of the major languages in Kogi state. HASC, population, area and Headquarters
Olamaboro
Ethnic group in Nigeria
and Kaduna rivers. The Nupe Kingdom was brought about by conquest, with Igala leader Tsoede taking on the title of Etsu (king) and uniting neighboring
Nupe_people
Species of legume
Malinke), okpehe, and somb tree. Okpehe is the name given by the Idoma and Igala people of Nigeria to both the tree and its fermented seeds. All of the other
Anonychium
Ethnic group in central Nigeria
Okene. After migration from Kwararafa, they originally settled with the Igalas and both groups lived together for about 300 years. A dispute between the
Ebira_people
Capital city of Oyo State, Nigeria
as well as various communities (notably Igbo, Hausa, Edo, Ebira, Igede, Igala, Ibibio etc.) from other parts of the country. Ibadan, coined from the phrase
Ibadan
Fermented oil seed used as a flavouring
known locally as Okpehe, Okpei, Okpiye, or Ogiri Okpei is native to the Igala and Idoma people of Nigeria's Middle Belt, it is however made from African
Ogiri
Rice dish from West Africa
arimu and ahuji in Igbo; ntong in Efik-Ibibio; efirin in Yoruba, añyeba in Igala, aramogbo in Edo; etc.), occasionally sprinkled with cut olili (local mint)
Jollof_rice
Ethnic and cultural group in the United States
Fon, Fula, Ga, Gurma, Hausa, Ibibio (including the Efik subgroup), Igbo, Igala, Ijaw (including the Kalabari subgroup), Itsekiri, Jola, Luchaze, Lunda
African_Americans
State of Nigeria
Akoko-Edo, Owan and Afemai people and Igala people among others. The most common Edoid language spoken is the Edo language, which is commonly spoken in Benin
Edo_State
Traditional saying that reveals a thought truth
proverb a child of chieftancy?" (Igala, Nigeria) "Whoever has seen enough of life will be able to tell a lot of proverbs." (Igala, Nigeria) "Bereft of proverbs
Proverb
This is a list of current and former female monarchs regardless of title, including queens regnant, empresses regnant, pharaohs and monarchs by other titles
List_of_female_monarchs
List of African ethnic groups
group tends to be associated with shared ancestry, history, homeland, language or dialect and cultural heritage; where the term "culture" specifically
List of contemporary ethnic groups of Africa
List_of_contemporary_ethnic_groups_of_Africa
Yoruba subgroup
along with the Southern Nupe, Kakanda, Ebira (Panda and Koto), Gbagyi and Igala. To the west of Okun land are the Igbomina and Ekiti Yoruba subgroups. Historically
Okun_people
Belief in the existence of a deity or deities
multiple names: authors list (link) Negedu, I. A. (1 January 2014). "The Igala traditional religious belief system: Between monotheism and polytheism"
Theism
Country in West Africa
Ijaw, Fulɓe, Kanuri, Urhobo-Isoko, Ibibio, Ebira, Nupe, Gbagyi, Jukun, Igala, Idoma, Ogoni and Tiv account for between 35 and 40%; other minorities make
Nigeria
1963 book by Joseph Greenberg
(Twi, Anyi, Baule, Guang, Metyibo, Abure), Ga, Adangme I.A.4.c Yoruba, Igala I.A.4.d Nupe, Gbari, Igbira, Gade I.A.4.e Bini, Ishan, Kukuruku, Sobo I
The_Languages_of_Africa
Yoruboid language spoken in Benin
Mokole (or Mokollé, Mokwale, Monkole, Féri) is a Yoruboid language spoken in the villages surrounding the town of Kandi in northern Benin. Its speakers
Mokole_language_(Benin)
Site of medieval city in Nigeria
Akoko Okun Ana Ekiti Ilaje Olukumi Yoruboid languages Yoruba Ulukwumi Lucumí Ede Ifè Mokole Itsekiri Igala Politics Rulers of Dassa Rulers of Icha Rulers
Old_Oyo
Oba of Benin (Early sixteenth century–c. 1550)
subsequently submitted to his authority. During Esigie's reign, Benin fought the Igala Kingdom, maintained diplomatic and commercial relations with Portugal, received
Esigie
First Iyoba of the Kingdom of Benin
traditions that she produced decoy soldiers to mislead the Igala army and killed an Igala ritual specialist who had entered Benin as a spy. Another battlefield
Idia
West African ethno-linguistic group
various regions at different times, including Kano, Bornu, Idoma, Igbira, and Igala. However, towards the end of the eighteenth century, Kwararafa, like many
Jukun_people_(West_Africa)
Nigerian military officer, a physician and politician
Nigerian military officer, a physician and a politician. He was born in Idah, Igala Kingdom. Ali served as the Deputy Director of Army Medical Services and
Ahmadu_Ali
Geopolitical zone of Nigeria
Goemai Gwandara Hausa Kakanda Kamuku Idoma Igede language Idomoid languages Igala Izere Jili Lela Mada Ngas Nungu Nupe Ron Shingini Tarok Tiv Vadi Wapan
North_Central_(Nigeria)
Fagunwa (1903-1963), Nigerian Yoruba author who pioneered the Yoruba language novel Duro Ladipo (1926-1978), Yoruba dramatist Isaac Delano Folahan Odunjo
List_of_Yoruba_people
State comprising multiple nations
large enough to control the outcomes of elections in states such as the Igala and Urhobo. While some are so small that they only show up in one local
Multinational_state
Capital city of Kogi State, Nigeria
other ethnic groups in Nigeria, including the Kupa-Nupe, Hausa, Ebira, Igala, Igbo, Bini/Edo, and Tiv have recently established themselves. Lokoja is
Lokoja
Geographical region in central Nigeria
Afro-Asiatic, Nilo-Saharan, and Niger–Congo languages are all spoken, which are three African language families. In the 1920s, it was described by Melzian
Middle_Belt
Peoples of Lagos State, Nigeria
Awori is a subgroup of the Yoruba people, speaking a dialect of the Yoruba language. The traditional homeland of the Awori people is situated close to the
Awori_people
Nigerian organization
States. 2021-08-13. Retrieved 2022-01-16. "CONAECDA Felicitates with Attah Igala, HRM Mathew Opaluwa on the Successful ascention of the throne". The Nigerian
CONAECDA
(a/b/g). 3G. Online services: Android Market The name "Inye" means 'The One' in Igala, a language in Nigeria. Android Enciphergroup.com BBC report v t e
Encipher_Inye
Deity of war, iron and blacksmiths in the Yoruba religion
ISBN 9781610694124. Falola, Toyin (2005). Yoruba Creativity: Fiction, Language, Life and Songs. Trenton, NJ: Africa World Press. ISBN 9781592213368. Galembo
Ogun
of new book titles and editions by language, in descending order. The figures are arithmetic sums of country-language estimates for 197 publishing jurisdictions
Books published per language per annum
Books_published_per_language_per_annum
Deity in the Yoruba religion
is the oriṣa of trickery, chance, crossroads, judgement, duality and languages in the Yoruba religion. Eṣu is a prominent primordial divinity (a delegated
Eshu
Name list
idomaland.org. Retrieved 2024-10-26. "Aladi - Girl's name meaning, Origin, Language, Gender & Popularity". Babymigo. Retrieved 2024-10-26. This page or section
Aladi_(name)
Ethnic group in Nigeria
have ties with the Igala people to the west, concluding that the two nations came from a common ancestor. Angulu (1981) note that Igala and Igbo have important
Idoma_people
Americans of Nigerian birth or descent
identified by their common names and Ibibio language of the Efik-Ibibio language cluster. This language cluster include the mutually intelligible Efik
Nigerian_Americans
Subgroup of the Yoruba people
converse to a great extent with speakers of other Okun dialects since the languages are mutually intelligible. In addition to speaking Oworo, those in the
Oworo_people
called Benin, formerly called Dahomey. The Igala are an ethnic group of Nigeria. Their homeland, the former Igala Kingdom, is an approximately triangular
History_of_Nigeria
Ethnic group in Nigeria
located in thirty local government areas. It is also the name of their language. Members of this ethnic group speak two dialects. While speakers of the
Gbagyi_people
Nigerian traditional ruler (1938–2022)
Yéwa (Ẹ̀gbádò) Related Yoruboid-speaking groups Ìtsẹkírì (Ìwẹ́rẹ́) Olùkùmi Ígálà Diaspora Okus Bahians Saros Taboms, Agudas & Amaros Afro-Cubans / Lucumis
Lamidi_Adeyemi_III
History of night before 1500
the Benin Kingdom, the Yoruba city-states as well as the Kingdom of Ife, Igala Kingdom, the Hausa states, and Nupe. Numerous small states to the west and
History of Nigeria before 1500
History_of_Nigeria_before_1500
Yoruba dialect of Kogi, Nigeria
people, the Oworo dialect has been influenced by Nupe, Igala, Hausa and other neighboring languages. The influence of Nupe seems to be the greatest and this
Oworo_dialect
Ethnic group in the Middle Belt of Nigeria
require thousands of years. Also mentioned was that, 'Between Igala and Yoruba language, for example, at least 2,000 years were required to develop the
Atyap
Hausa multi ethnic state from 1500 to 1840
1780-1810), into exile. Kwararafa's collapse caused out-migration for the Idoma, Igala, Igbira, and Alago among others. By 1820, a Jukun dynasty at Wukari had
Kwararafa_Confederacy
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