A discourse on the history and identity of the Isoko of the Niger Delta of Nigeria

Okpevra, Uwomano Benjamin

doi:10.1080/14725843.2020.1804828

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“…They speak a language of that name (Isoko) belonging to the Edoid group of languages of the Kwa sub-group of the Niger-Congo family. 4 The Western Niger Delta region is the western part of the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria. The minority ethnic groups of the Isoko, Urhobo, Ukwuani, Aboh, Ijaw, and Itsekiri, occupy this geopolitical region.…”

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“…The last Eni festival was held in 2002. 28 The above narrative of the Eni oracle is indeed fascinating! One, therefore, could reflect on the question of why it is that the British on the one side took on the oracles in the region and even fought them, but on the other side also, as often, were interested in working together with traditional leaders.…”

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“…Likewise, past ideas are modified in the light of new evidence and, in the process, we ask new questions. 1 The establishment of colonial rule in many parts of Nigeria was preceded by a period of informal relationship between the groups concerned and the would-be colonial masters. This informal relationship was usually the result of missionary activities or commercial intercourse (Figures 1 and 2).…”

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confidence: 99%

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British penetration into and subjugation of Isokoland in South Central Nigeria, 1896–1911: A narrative

Okpevra

2022

International Area Studies Review

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The Isoko, like other peoples of Nigeria, played significant roles in the historical process and evolution of Nigeria and should be acknowledged as such. The paper teases out much more clearly—and, more importantly, the multiple stages of the British expansion into Isoko. That is, how does that multi-stage, multi-phase process affect how we think more broadly about British colonial expansion in Africa in the 19th century? The paper deposes that the Isoko as a people did not accept British rule until the “punitive expedition” to the area in 1911 brought the whole of the Isoko country under British control. This is done within the context of the military conquest and subjugation of the people, colonial prejudices, and the resulting social economic, and political changes. The paper deploying both primary and secondary data highlights the role played by the Isoko in resisting British penetration into and subjugation of their country between 1896 and 1911. The year 1896 marked the beginning of British formal contact with the Isoko when the first treaty was signed with Owe (Owhe), while 1911 was when the Isoko were conquered by the British and brought under British control.

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Section: Geographical Location Of Isokomentioning

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British penetration into and subjugation of Isokoland in South Central Nigeria, 1896–1911: A narrative

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2022

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“…When a man died at old or relatively old age, the eight "families" -four from the father side and four from the mother side, with the children would meet to guarantee a befitting burial for such an individual. While the eldest son provide the casket, the sons-in-law customarily dug the grave (Okpevra, 2020). (see Figure 1) After the interment, the funeral procession often lasted for at least four days.…”

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The return of the woman corpse in the funeral rites of the Urhobo and Isoko in historical perspective

Okpevra

2022

Int J Arts Humanit

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This paper aimed at interrogating the changes and continuity in an aspect of the Funeral rites of the Urhobo and Isoko of the Niger Delta of Nigeria. It critically examine the practice of returning the corpse of the married woman to the homestead of her family rather than bury her in her husband’s homestead. This practice has over the years been questioned and interrogated and calls for scrutiny. The paper argues that social change factors and processes have introduced continuous changes in the Urhobo and Isoko with regards to the funeral ceremony and have greatly been affected. The practice has been perceived as that which promotes Patriarchal dominance. The paper adopts the historical and analytical model, deploying both primary and secondary data in interrogating the practice of returning the corpse of the married woman to the homestead of her family rather than bury her in her husband’s homestead and avers that if not properly handled, it could affect intergroup relation. The paper, therefore, concludes that this trend is posing a serious threat to peaceful and harmonious intergroup relation among families that indulged in inter-tribal marriage. It recommends among others, that the Urhobo and Isoko should be re-socialized properly to flow with modernity in this aspect of their culture.

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A discourse on the history and identity of the Isoko of the Niger Delta of Nigeria

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British penetration into and subjugation of Isokoland in South Central Nigeria, 1896–1911: A narrative

British penetration into and subjugation of Isokoland in South Central Nigeria, 1896–1911: A narrative

The return of the woman corpse in the funeral rites of the Urhobo and Isoko in historical perspective

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