Igbos are an African ethnic group of over 30 million people in Nigeria, Niger to east of underflow lives mainly in interrupted from savannah rain forest. The term of ethnicity as the language spoken by their speakers. However, the correct usage is Igbos . The language of belongs to family of Igbo languages and enjoys the status of national language of Nigeria - Hausa and Yoruba addition (Igbo culture).
By the mid-20th century in Igbos develop a strong sense of national identity. Some conflicts with other Nigerian nationalities led to fact that Igbos became the dominant ethnic group in eastern Nigeria vyshedschey from Nigeria to establish an independent state of Biafra, which led to Civil War in Nigeria (July 6, 1967 - January 15, 1970). With the defeat of Igbos Republic of Biafra was absorbed by Nigeria. Sectarian organizations continue to nonviolent struggle for an independent state Igbos.
Among the representatives of Igbos - many well-known politicians in Nigeria, as well as British writer, sailor and fighter for the abolition of slave Olaudah Ekiano. In 1970s, on the basis of linguistic and cultural data was felt that neighborhood Owerri, Auca, Udi, Eagle is the "Heart Igbos ."
There are several types of housing. Traditional accommodation rectangular or circular in plan. The walls are constructed of poles, which are coated with clay. Roofs are covered with grass, palm leaves, corrugated iron. In northern parts of dobe dwellings. At the western Igbos and near Onitsha - rectangular in plan, walls of clay roof gable or hipped, covered with grass or palm leaves. In area of housing Ogoja square or circular in plan, with a cone-shaped, covered with grass roof.
As a food source was the cultivation of yams and cassava, which was often supplemented by extensive fishing. Igbos their neighbors had to suffer until the 19th century greatly from the slave traders. By 1900, continued in whole area of British colonial administration through. Today Igbos Yoruba and Hausa, in addition to one of state-supporting groups in Nigeria after her attempt to create a State failed after years of bloody fighting against the Nigerian central government. (Biafran War 1967-70).
Based on a reading of "interesting stories about life Olauda Equiano, or Gustavus Vasa, African, " historian Alexander H. Byrd claims that Igbos ethnic identity has its roots in slavery, Igbos sold in so-called "waiting areas" and from the coastal cities of West Africa . Like most ethnic groups, the British and other Europeans considered Igbos tribe. However, a Nigerian writer, poet and literary critic, Igbos ethnic, Chinua Achebe, along with other researchers spoke out against such a definition because of its negative connotations and possible misunderstanding. He proposed to consider Igbos nation, like the American or Japanese Cherokee, although Igbos do not have a recognized state.
Igbos are one of largest and most influential ethnic groups in Nigeria. In connection with the consequences of migration and the Transatlantic Slave descendants Igbo ethnic groups settled in countries such as Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea, as well as outside of Africa. Their exact number is not known outside of Africa, but today, many African-Americans and people of African-Caribbean origin - Igbos . In rural areas, mainly Igbos - farmers.
Ethnogenesis Igbos has not been studied. There are various hypotheses about their origins. Some authors argue That Igbos ancestors came from Egypt. Ethnogenetic legends suggest of old economic and cultural ties with the Yoruba Igbos, Ibibio, beanies, Igalo and others.
By the mid-20th century in Igbos develop a strong sense of national identity. Some conflicts with other Nigerian nationalities led to fact that Igbos became the dominant ethnic group in eastern Nigeria vyshedschey from Nigeria to establish an independent state of Biafra, which led to Civil War in Nigeria (July 6, 1967 - January 15, 1970). With the defeat of Igbos Republic of Biafra was absorbed by Nigeria. Sectarian organizations continue to nonviolent struggle for an independent state Igbos.
Among the representatives of Igbos - many well-known politicians in Nigeria, as well as British writer, sailor and fighter for the abolition of slave Olaudah Ekiano. In 1970s, on the basis of linguistic and cultural data was felt that neighborhood Owerri, Auca, Udi, Eagle is the "Heart Igbos ."
There are several types of housing. Traditional accommodation rectangular or circular in plan. The walls are constructed of poles, which are coated with clay. Roofs are covered with grass, palm leaves, corrugated iron. In northern parts of dobe dwellings. At the western Igbos and near Onitsha - rectangular in plan, walls of clay roof gable or hipped, covered with grass or palm leaves. In area of housing Ogoja square or circular in plan, with a cone-shaped, covered with grass roof.
As a food source was the cultivation of yams and cassava, which was often supplemented by extensive fishing. Igbos their neighbors had to suffer until the 19th century greatly from the slave traders. By 1900, continued in whole area of British colonial administration through. Today Igbos Yoruba and Hausa, in addition to one of state-supporting groups in Nigeria after her attempt to create a State failed after years of bloody fighting against the Nigerian central government. (Biafran War 1967-70).
Based on a reading of "interesting stories about life Olauda Equiano, or Gustavus Vasa, African, " historian Alexander H. Byrd claims that Igbos ethnic identity has its roots in slavery, Igbos sold in so-called "waiting areas" and from the coastal cities of West Africa . Like most ethnic groups, the British and other Europeans considered Igbos tribe. However, a Nigerian writer, poet and literary critic, Igbos ethnic, Chinua Achebe, along with other researchers spoke out against such a definition because of its negative connotations and possible misunderstanding. He proposed to consider Igbos nation, like the American or Japanese Cherokee, although Igbos do not have a recognized state.
Igbos are one of largest and most influential ethnic groups in Nigeria. In connection with the consequences of migration and the Transatlantic Slave descendants Igbo ethnic groups settled in countries such as Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea, as well as outside of Africa. Their exact number is not known outside of Africa, but today, many African-Americans and people of African-Caribbean origin - Igbos . In rural areas, mainly Igbos - farmers.
Ethnogenesis Igbos has not been studied. There are various hypotheses about their origins. Some authors argue That Igbos ancestors came from Egypt. Ethnogenetic legends suggest of old economic and cultural ties with the Yoruba Igbos, Ibibio, beanies, Igalo and others.
