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Re: A Brief Profile Of The Igbo People Of Jamaica by Psoul(m): 5:31pm On Feb 16, 2020
priscaoge:


Gozikwa gi smiley

Nwanne, ihe a mu n'ahu, o bu iru gi?
Ya buru iru gi, nne, I mara ezigbo mma

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Re: A Brief Profile Of The Igbo People Of Jamaica by priscaoge(f): 5:34pm On Feb 16, 2020
Psoul:


Nwanne, ihe a mu n'ahu, o bu iru gi?
Ya buru iru gi, nne, I mara ezigbo mma

Daalu Nwanne madu cheesy smiley

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Re: A Brief Profile Of The Igbo People Of Jamaica by dangoteinlaw: 5:35pm On Feb 16, 2020
Eastlink:
Chai! So you think everyone is a failure like you? This is 2020, pick a craft and make something happen in your life. Stop living a life of regrets.
if now is when you decided to pick a craft then I say you slipping down a slope of doom, you have a craft I have a job lol there's a difference. No one wants your irritating book, the world has enough of those already
Re: A Brief Profile Of The Igbo People Of Jamaica by geosegun(m): 5:38pm On Feb 16, 2020
Soso (only) as in [b]Okan soso (one only) [/b]and Akara (Bean cake) are pure and genuine Yoruba words. Igbos who don't understand Yoruba Language much, even find it a bit difficult to pronounce Akara properly for the first few times. I knew this because I grew up in Surulere with many Igbo friends. so the OP should cut those crap and lists only the words he/she is sure of...

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Re: A Brief Profile Of The Igbo People Of Jamaica by valx2: 5:38pm On Feb 16, 2020
OgaBuhari:
reason why I said you need education cos if you're educated you'd know that not everyone who speak against the ills of your Tribe is Afonja.

Goat! You're denying your tribe already.. bloody coward.

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Re: A Brief Profile Of The Igbo People Of Jamaica by Kennyswagz1(m): 5:39pm On Feb 16, 2020
Actually, jamaicans are majorly of ghana ancestry.. reason why they are dark skinned just like ghanaians.. and also behave just like ghanains..
i know see how igbos come take enter now.. are you guys tired of claiming israel? gringrin
Even the guy said igbos influenced jamaica culture and music as if igbos sabi sing.. gringrin
Well igbos love seeking validation so no surprise here..
Re: A Brief Profile Of The Igbo People Of Jamaica by Kennyswagz1(m): 5:47pm On Feb 16, 2020
valx2:


Hahahahaha, see who is talking.. typical afonja... Go n check the past 5 years record of top performers in both jamb and waec and then come back and tell me who needs to get more education..
Apart from Lagos which was developed by all Nigerians (mostly igbos) tell me which other south wàste city that is not a slum...


Lol which region has the best unis?
And goan check which region has the best result in waec.. Sw has been producing the best student in waec in the entire west Africa..
And what part of the se is developed? gringrin
Dont dare chestbeat to me because i have been there severally..
Re: A Brief Profile Of The Igbo People Of Jamaica by ohosi4real(m): 5:51pm On Feb 16, 2020
I also find Edo people in Jamaica and Haiti
Re: A Brief Profile Of The Igbo People Of Jamaica by Kennyswagz1(m): 5:53pm On Feb 16, 2020
Ikechukwuezeh94:
I don't know much about Yoruba but SOSO means ONLY, like sochima.only God knows
in igbo abi?
Re: A Brief Profile Of The Igbo People Of Jamaica by Eastlink(m): 5:54pm On Feb 16, 2020
dangoteinlaw:
if now is when you decided to pick a craft then I say you slipping down a slope of doom, you have a craft I have a job lol there's a difference. No one wants your irritating book, the world has enough of those already
Thanks for the advice. I’ve got a job too but sometimes you’ve got to follow your passion.
Re: A Brief Profile Of The Igbo People Of Jamaica by Eastlink(m): 5:56pm On Feb 16, 2020
Kennyswagz1:
Actually, jamaicans are majorly of ghana ancestry.. reason why they are dark skinned just like ghanaians.. and also behave just like ghanains..
i know see how igbos come take enter now.. are you guys tired of claiming israel? gringrin
Even the guy said igbos influenced jamaica culture and music as if igbos sabi sing.. gringrin
Well igbos love seeking validation so no surprise here..
Thanks, Jamaicans are Yoruba’s and Ghanaians. Every African American from the US to Chile are Yoruba originated. The Igbos and other Nigerian tribes were never shipped to the new world as slaves. They were thrown into the Atlantic Ocean. grin

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Re: A Brief Profile Of The Igbo People Of Jamaica by onward4life(m): 5:57pm On Feb 16, 2020
NaijaMutant:
The Igbo spirit is like a wild fire that cannot be quenched.




I feel blessed to be an Igbo cool

Marry me then....
Re: A Brief Profile Of The Igbo People Of Jamaica by Eastlink(m): 5:59pm On Feb 16, 2020
geosegun:
Soso (only) as in Okan soso (one only) [/b]and Akara (Bean cake) are pure and genuine Yoruba words. Igbos who don't understand Yoruba Language much, even find it a bit difficult to pronounce Akara properly for the first few times. I knew this because I grew up in Surulere with many Igbo friends. so the OP should cut those crap and lists only the words he/she is sure of...
I agree with you. Soso means only in Yoruba. Igbo language copied soso from the Yoruba’s. Same as Akara. Are you happy grin

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Re: A Brief Profile Of The Igbo People Of Jamaica by tino22(m): 6:04pm On Feb 16, 2020
BiafraIpob25:


https://m.guardian.ng/life/a-brief-profile-of-the-igbo-people-of-jamaica/amp/?__twitter_impression=true

Cried reading this �. As an African and as an Igbo man born in Nigeria ��. The sufferings a black man has suffered just to be free it’s too much. Imagine what they have passed through to come up with that war songs and the lyrics to that. Plus the ones committed suicide on the sea �. God am grateful to be alive and to be IGBO in my next life let me still Igbo. Amen �

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Re: A Brief Profile Of The Igbo People Of Jamaica by Kennyswagz1(m): 6:05pm On Feb 16, 2020
Eastlink:
Thanks, Jamaicans are Yoruba’s and Ghanaians. Every African American from the US to Chile are Yoruba’s.
lol.. slave trade is not something yorubas will be proud of or use to chestbeat.. I am just setting the record straight.. I know you will say i am jealous,envious and hate ibos gringrin(like you guys always say).

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Re: A Brief Profile Of The Igbo People Of Jamaica by alfredilly: 6:16pm On Feb 16, 2020
Eastlink:
Lol! I hope they won’t claim unu too. The truth remains that Igbo words can never be lost. In terms of the ethymology of words, you can easily tell who owns what. Igbos don’t go around claiming words that ain’t there’s. Therefore others should allow Igbo words be.

So your claim to ancestry in Jamaica is down to few words like Unu, Soso. This can be likened to coincidence. Soso also means only in Yoruba and Akara is generally known throughout the entire south west. You can't claim language similarity by pin pointing few words. There has to be a coordinnated expressions that bear similar meaning. So many words coincide around the world.

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Re: A Brief Profile Of The Igbo People Of Jamaica by Eastlink(m): 6:23pm On Feb 16, 2020
Kennyswagz1:
lol.. slave trade is not something yorubas will be proud of or use to chestbeat.. I am just setting the record straight.. I know you will say i am jealous,envious and hate ibos gringrin(like you guys always say).
Lol! But your other moniker is still quoting me at the same time. I think the time you invest in your e wars on Igbos cultural threads should be focused on Yoruba links in Brazil, don’t you think so? How many times do you see Igbo guys sniff on your those threads?

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Re: A Brief Profile Of The Igbo People Of Jamaica by Eastlink(m): 6:31pm On Feb 16, 2020
alfredilly:


So your claim to ancestry in Jamaica is down to few words like Unu, Soso. This can be likened to coincidence. Soso also means only in Yoruba and Akara is generally known throughout the entire south west. You can't claim language similarity by pin pointing few words. There has to be a coordinnated expressions that bear similar meaning. So many words coincide around the world.
So how come we’ve not been hearing about this soso in daily Yoruba words and names? Unlike the Igbos where the soso is a common theme in names, words, grammars and Igbo music.
Take for instance these names and meanings
Sochima - only God knows (late Okparaji’s middle name)
Soso ya ji nma agha - Only him held the cutlass
Soso mu na gi - Only I and you
Soso nri ka ima eri - Only food is what you know how to eat.
Soso gi ka m ga efe - Only you shall I worship (Igbo gospel song)
And countless
So let’s see the Yoruba version.

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Re: A Brief Profile Of The Igbo People Of Jamaica by bastardmod: 6:33pm On Feb 16, 2020
priscaoge:



Igbo Amaka kiss
Omenaala Igbo amaka! Ejiji anyị, nri anyị, ejije anyị, ihe niile gbasara Igbo na enye m obi ụtọ.

Chukwu Okike abiama gozie ụmụ Igbo niile nọ na mba ọbụla! Kpuchie ha ma nyere ha aka ná mbọ niile ha na agba!!!

Ụwa m Ụwa asaa, aga m abụ nwa afọ Igbo smiley smiley

Udo diri gi

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Re: A Brief Profile Of The Igbo People Of Jamaica by Kennyswagz1(m): 6:44pm On Feb 16, 2020
Eastlink:
Lol! But your other moniker is still quoting me at the same time. I think the time you invest in your e wars on Igbos cultural threads should be focused on Yoruba links in Brazil, don’t you think so? How many times do you see Igbo guys sniff on your those threads?
untill you tell your people to mind their business
Re: A Brief Profile Of The Igbo People Of Jamaica by FuckAllTheMODs: 6:50pm On Feb 16, 2020
jeromedee:
Who said he’s a king. He’s your representative there who went all put chestbeating in the palace. He was flogged mercilessly and still returned to the palace to prostrate grin grin. Chest beating won’t take you anywhere. Una no dey hear word


I don't deal with those that speak from both sides of their mouth.

According to your reply, you said he is a king now you are calling him a representative.

A normal man entered your king's palace and challenged him, shame suppose catch the king na say him no dey fearful or him no get respect for the community or town.
Re: A Brief Profile Of The Igbo People Of Jamaica by FuckAllTheMODs: 6:52pm On Feb 16, 2020
giftedben:


Imagine their King selling land, is that not poverty?. The funny part. These lands will be sold off to the Igbos. Soon all Western States will become a no man's island. Colonisation on the move grin grin grin

Igbo Amaka


I'm telling you.
Hunger don push them sell all their lands finish.
Re: A Brief Profile Of The Igbo People Of Jamaica by FuckAllTheMODs: 6:59pm On Feb 16, 2020
CanadaOrBust:


In that case I carefully read the posts, which is why I always defeat u guys.
In this case I went by only the headline - I posted so someone can summarize (as u just did!), as I didn’t read OP


Just read what you typed, you didn't read but you jumped to conclusion.
I enlightened you because it is good to share wisdom and knowledge to those who lack it.

Na yourself you defeat not me.
Go back to that thread(s) and you will see you agreed with my point(s).

You even tried to shift goal post in one of those threads by saying you don't know much about the state's politics but your friend told you about it.
Re: A Brief Profile Of The Igbo People Of Jamaica by Slimdada(m): 7:06pm On Feb 16, 2020
Ever since I learnt and started speaking Jamaica patios I haven't heard any Jamaican or anyone speaking patois mention

IMA OSU
Or
Akara
Referring it to be Jamaica patios
I only know about UNU
Which means YOU PEOPLE
Re: A Brief Profile Of The Igbo People Of Jamaica by Nobody: 7:06pm On Feb 16, 2020
CanadaOrBust:


I actually didn’t read the OP, I went by the headline.
Any reason why Jamaica in particular?

@ the italicized..... that's a big no; no always read b4 commenting especially if the comment would be controversial.

@ the bolded....not really sure, same way the Yoruba were mostly taken to Brazil.
Re: A Brief Profile Of The Igbo People Of Jamaica by Litmus: 7:08pm On Feb 16, 2020
Kennyswagz1:
Actually, jamaicans are majorly of ghana ancestry.. reason why they are dark skinned just like ghanaians.. and also behave just like ghanains..
i know see how igbos come take enter now.. are you guys tired of claiming israel? gringrin
Even the guy said igbos influenced jamaica culture and music as if igbos sabi sing.. gringrin
Well igbos love seeking validation so no surprise here..

No one is dragging Jamaica with Ghana. Slavery industry is an important part of their economy. The topic is just educational.
Re: A Brief Profile Of The Igbo People Of Jamaica by Slimsly100(f): 7:13pm On Feb 16, 2020
Olu317:
Every ethnic group has right to talk or write about their ancestors or relatives who are presently in South , North or central America or wherever they are located in the world.

So, I plead with you to ignore bitterness even if Ibos are in Jamaica or wherever they are. Besides, there are many other ethnic groups in Jamaica, so celebrate ibos or let their thread be.

Bless you bruh! cheesy
Re: A Brief Profile Of The Igbo People Of Jamaica by Eastlink(m): 7:14pm On Feb 16, 2020
Kennyswagz1:
untill you tell your people to mind their business
You lots know where you fight your battles and that’s usually in the politics and crime thread. IPOB vs Afonja! Nnamdi Kanu vs Tinubu/Buhari, APC vs PDP isn’t it?

Cultural threads are usually immune to such battles because the IPOB members see nothing reasonable to argue there. This is why you can count Yoruba culture threads such as this with no form of interference. And if those guys can stealth their swords there, then you guys should restrict your tribal battles too.

So you lots should do the same and not jump into every section to pollute the place. Many people come here to learn one or two things. When you have anything to disprove, then you do so with proofs.
Re: A Brief Profile Of The Igbo People Of Jamaica by Slimsly100(f): 7:14pm On Feb 16, 2020
priscaoge:



Igbo Amaka kiss
Omenaala Igbo amaka! Ejiji anyị, nri anyị, ejije anyị, ihe niile gbasara Igbo na enye m obi ụtọ.

Chukwu Okike abiama gozie ụmụ Igbo niile nọ na mba ọbụla! Kpuchie ha ma nyere ha aka ná mbọ niile ha na agba!!!

Ụwa m Ụwa asaa, aga m abụ nwa afọ Igbo smiley smiley


Iseeeeee!
Uwa'm niile, nwa afor ka'm ga'bu

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Re: A Brief Profile Of The Igbo People Of Jamaica by Ugo4hotish(m): 7:14pm On Feb 16, 2020
ZombieHUNT:


Even in Gabon and Angola

Its a lie.
Its in Equatorial Guinea we have Igbo's and as the 3rd largest tribe
Re: A Brief Profile Of The Igbo People Of Jamaica by Slimsly100(f): 7:16pm On Feb 16, 2020
bumi10:
hmmmmm


ndi igbo, mmama nu oooo


Eeehhh!
Re: A Brief Profile Of The Igbo People Of Jamaica by NaijaMutant(f): 7:21pm On Feb 16, 2020
onward4life:


Marry me then....


Lol grin


Let me see your CV first grin grin grin

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