What is the history of igede Agba?

What is the history of igede Agba?

The Igede trace their origin to Sabon Gida Ora in present-day Edo state. They are said to be the descendants of Agba, a high chief in Sabon Gida Ora. A skirmish between the Igede and the natives of Ora led to their migration from that region to present-day Benue state through Nsukka in Enugu state.

How is igede Agba celebrated?

Igede Agba is celebrated every first Ihigile Market Day in the month of September. On that day every Igede family celebrates it in their individual homes and groups. It is an occasion where family members gather to dine and wine together.

What is the meaning of igede Agba?

Igede Agba (New Yam Festival) is a yearly cultural occasion that is celebrated among the Igede people at home and in Diaspora. It is a cyclic festival that comes up every first Ihigile market day in the month of September.

Which day is igede Agba?

This year’s Igede Agba Celebration is 5th being Sunday September, 2021. Igedeonline.com will publish the history of Igede Agba and the first time it was celebrated.

What is Benue State Festival?

IGEDE AGBA Benue Festival Igede Agba festival celebrated among the Igede people of Benue State. It is celebrated in month of September every year. It’s a new yam festival at which the people of Igede thank their communal deity for bumper harvest before they officially begin to eat the new yam.

Who is the first Ochidoma?

OGIRI OKO
BRIEF BIOGRAPHY OF THE 1ST OCH’IDOMA: HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS, OGIRI OKO. His Royal Highness, Ogiri Oko, Och’Idoma I was born in 1903 and he was the third son of his father, Oko Ode of Ai’Ode clan of Adoka and only son of his mother, Alonyenu (Anyenu) of Ai’Ochanya clan of Iga Okpaya.

Is Benue Igbo or Hausa?

In 1991, some areas of Benue state (mostly the Igala speaking area), along with areas in Kwara State, were carved out to become part of the new Kogi State. Igbo people are found in the boundary areas like the Obi, Oju etc., Local Government Areas….