Ogidi
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Ogidi, in Anambra Nigeria.
This is an Igbo town in Idemili Local Government area, Anambra State, Nigeria. It is best known for being the birthplace of Chinua Achebe.
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[edit] Ogidi, in Kogi Nigeria.
This is a Yorùbá town in Kogi State of Nigeria, known for it's formations of Igneous Rock mountains, a traditional art industry, hospitality, valor and a deep tradition of self reliance. It is three and half hour drive from Abuja. The people of this town endured raids from and eventually defeated the Nupe imperialists in late 19th century thus sealing their access to the western part of the country.
[edit] Location and History
Ogidi is situated on the southwestern tip of the old Northern Region. It has deep historical ties with the northern and western part of Nigeria. The people of this town endured raids from and eventually defeated the Nupe imperialists in late 19th century thus sealing their access to the western part of the country.[1]]. Administratively, it was under the Northern Region with Kaduna as the capital; then Kwara State with Ilorin as the capital and now Kogi State with Lokoja as the capital. It is currently in Ijumu Local Government. Ogidi is currently the seat of the rotational Olujumu I - the traditional ruler of Ijumu people.
[edit] Language and People
The language of the people is Okun dialect of Yoruba. The men are traditionally farmers and hunters, and the women are renowned for arts & craft and trading. Ogidi is known for producing high caliber human resources for public life, the military, industry and academia. Chief S.A. Ajayi a lieutenant of Ahmadu Bello and a Federal Minister in the Government of Tafawa Balewa was from Ogidi. It is the hometown of Nike Davis, the most renowned batik-artist in West Africa;Dr Ladi Haroona, The Committee of Interns and Residents (CIR - [2]) President between 1998 and 2001 (See ->[3]) is from the noble family of Imam Haruna. Sportsman Sunday Bada a world renowned Sprinter is from the town and it is where the famous Nigerian artist/musician, Twins Seven Seven, spent his early years (his mother was from the town).
[edit] Agriculture
The vegetaion is a mix of Forest and Savannah. Coffee, Cocoa, Cassava, Cashew, Yam, Maize, Sweet Potato, Groundnut and Kola are some of the popular produce from the town. Livestock - Cattle, Goats, Sheep, Poultry and their products are also available in Ogidi
[edit] Religion and Tradition
Ogidians, traditionally are stone worshipers, not surprising, considering the abundance of igneous mountains and caves, and the reliance on them to ward off invaders. Ogidians defeated the Nupe imperialist who were Muslims, however they accepted Islam later through peaceful means -trade and interaction. Christianity came much later with British colonialism. Imam Haruna is currently the Imam of the town. The town is ruled traditionally by an Oba, which is rotated between two arms (Okelare and Itaji) of the same ruling house.
[edit] Tourism
Ogidi is a tourist haven for someone who wants to enjoy the African experience. See an account by Nigerian Field Society in this link [4]
[edit] Related Websites
- Nigerian Field Society Account _include Photographs [5]
- A Tourist Account with Photographs [6]
- Nike Art [7]
- Paintings by Twins Seven Seven
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