IGBO History & Facts's banner

IGBO History & Facts

@IgboHistoFacts • 374,247 subscribers

The biggest Igbo brand on social media — reaching over 50 million people worldwide every week.

Shorts

One week ago today, Alexx Ekubo died 🕊️

One week ago today, Alexx Ekubo died 🕊️

228,651 Aufrufe

Aba today after heavy rain

Aba today after heavy rain

26,805 Aufrufe

I am Not Igbo - Sunday Oliseh "My name is Sunday Ogochukwu Oliseh. I come from a little village in Delta State called Abavo. If you are an Igbo here listening to me, I am sorry, I am not Igbo." - Sunday Oliseh, ex-footballer

I am Not Igbo - Sunday Oliseh "My name is Sunday Ogochukwu Oliseh. I come from a little village in Delta State called Abavo. If you are an Igbo here listening to me, I am sorry, I am not Igbo." - Sunday Oliseh, ex-footballer

574,799 Aufrufe

An Igbo dominated market, Mandilas at Lagos Island is on fire. The conflagration has destroyed goods worth millions of naira belonging to Ndi Igbo.

An Igbo dominated market, Mandilas at Lagos Island is on fire. The conflagration has destroyed goods worth millions of naira belonging to Ndi Igbo.

162,423 Aufrufe

BREAKING: Peter Obi Visits UNN Dentistry Department, Pledges and Delivers Support. Peter Obi today visited the Dentistry Department of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) to assess its condition firsthand. He promised to intervene and has already taken action. The department, the only accredited dental school in the South East, currently graduates just 15 students yearly. Obi's support is expected to boost full accreditation and raise the intake to 60 students per year.

BREAKING: Peter Obi Visits UNN Dentistry Department, Pledges and Delivers Support. Peter Obi today visited the Dentistry Department of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) to assess its condition firsthand. He promised to intervene and has already taken action. The department, the only accredited dental school in the South East, currently graduates just 15 students yearly. Obi's support is expected to boost full accreditation and raise the intake to 60 students per year.

47,282 Aufrufe

“You want to kill Igbos? Kill God first.” – Olumba Olumba cleric, in a bold statement

“You want to kill Igbos? Kill God first.” – Olumba Olumba cleric, in a bold statement

45,285 Aufrufe

Igbo-American Ugo Ugochukwu, a fast-rising star in Motorsport, has just secured the prestigious FIA Formula Regional World Cup title. The 17-year-old Ugo is signed with top F1 outfit, McLaren Racing.

Igbo-American Ugo Ugochukwu, a fast-rising star in Motorsport, has just secured the prestigious FIA Formula Regional World Cup title. The 17-year-old Ugo is signed with top F1 outfit, McLaren Racing.

64,815 Aufrufe

“Lock in. Stop getting distracted. I believe in you, but you’ve got to want this moment.” — An intense moment as Maryland coach Brenda Frese fired up Igbo-American basketball player Oluchi Okananwa.

“Lock in. Stop getting distracted. I believe in you, but you’ve got to want this moment.” — An intense moment as Maryland coach Brenda Frese fired up Igbo-American basketball player Oluchi Okananwa.

15,222 Aufrufe

Fast-rising Afrobeat sensation Asika Mayadox🪶 just dropped an Ep titled GABBA : A twist of Igbo Ancestral rhythms and catchy hooks mixed with modern vibes 🔥 Stream here: Mayadox is one of us — let’s support him 🙏❤️

Fast-rising Afrobeat sensation Asika Mayadox🪶 just dropped an Ep titled GABBA : A twist of Igbo Ancestral rhythms and catchy hooks mixed with modern vibes 🔥 Stream here: Mayadox is one of us — let’s support him 🙏❤️

32,371 Aufrufe

“Anybody who refuses to count our vote, we will count the person.” — Peter Obi

“Anybody who refuses to count our vote, we will count the person.” — Peter Obi

14,310 Aufrufe

Videos

Anya Rossi

sweetdream.ai

SweetDream.ai•Sponsored•Livecam

Watch Anya Live

Anya is streaming live right now! Join her private show and enjoy exclusive content.

Exclusive private shows

1.2k viewers online

Private Show

Join now for exclusive access

Free preview available • Premium content

Without mincing words, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie speaks about the Biafran War and how it affected the Igbo people.

Without mincing words, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie speaks about the Biafran War and how it affected the Igbo people.

IGBO History & Facts

1,408,126 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

January 28, 1970: Cyprian Ekwensi, writer, pharmacist, broadcaster and former Biafran publicity chief, speaks to reporters in Uli

January 28, 1970: Cyprian Ekwensi, writer, pharmacist, broadcaster and former Biafran publicity chief, speaks to reporters in Uli

IGBO History & Facts

420,628 Aufrufe • vor 5 Monaten

Yam harvest in Anam, Anambra State 🔥

Yam harvest in Anam, Anambra State 🔥

IGBO History & Facts

31,595 Aufrufe • vor 13 Tagen

Ifeoma Stands Tall in China. Ifeoma Amuche, became the best graduating student in South West University in China, majoring in Chinese language and literature. During graduation speech, she eloquently spoke in mandarin. Hails from Oko, Anambra state. Retweet to celebrate her 🙏

Ifeoma Stands Tall in China. Ifeoma Amuche, became the best graduating student in South West University in China, majoring in Chinese language and literature. During graduation speech, she eloquently spoke in mandarin. Hails from Oko, Anambra state. Retweet to celebrate her 🙏

IGBO History & Facts

2,124,860 Aufrufe • vor 3 Jahren

“You can’t book Flavour this Christmas. He’s a whole continent. No competition. He plays 20 instruments — he is MUSIC itself.” – Obi Asika

“You can’t book Flavour this Christmas. He’s a whole continent. No competition. He plays 20 instruments — he is MUSIC itself.” – Obi Asika

IGBO History & Facts

430,540 Aufrufe • vor 7 Monaten

Remember the Fish Magnet guy who was killed in Anambra State last year? His mother has now taken over the business 🥹

Remember the Fish Magnet guy who was killed in Anambra State last year? His mother has now taken over the business 🥹

IGBO History & Facts

320,697 Aufrufe • vor 5 Monaten

Dear Ndị Igbo, We've often said our stories deserve more recognition. Now is our chance to prove it. To Adaego, With Love is now showing in cinemas nationwide. Let's show up, buy a ticket, spread the word, and remind everyone that Igbo stories belong on the biggest stage. Tickets: Nigeria: ₦2,000. Worldwide: $4.99 Let's make To Adaego, With Love impossible to ignore. ❤️

Dear Ndị Igbo, We've often said our stories deserve more recognition. Now is our chance to prove it. To Adaego, With Love is now showing in cinemas nationwide. Let's show up, buy a ticket, spread the word, and remind everyone that Igbo stories belong on the biggest stage. Tickets: Nigeria: ₦2,000. Worldwide: $4.99 Let's make To Adaego, With Love impossible to ignore. ❤️

IGBO History & Facts

25,265 Aufrufe • vor 11 Tagen

Flavour’s 'Game Changer' featured on the latest episode of 50cents Power Book II: Ghost series. Igbo kwenu is heard in the background.

Flavour’s 'Game Changer' featured on the latest episode of 50cents Power Book II: Ghost series. Igbo kwenu is heard in the background.

IGBO History & Facts

1,060,598 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

Many don't know that the late Alexx Ekubo spoke four languages fluently: Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba, and Efik.

Many don't know that the late Alexx Ekubo spoke four languages fluently: Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba, and Efik.

IGBO History & Facts

63,621 Aufrufe • vor 1 Monat

Reggae icon, Buju Banton shares his Igbo heritage

Reggae icon, Buju Banton shares his Igbo heritage

IGBO History & Facts

805,128 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

Awkuzu SARS was a menace. Their backyard was littered with shallow graves where innocent Igbo youths were buried after their organs were harvested. Awkuzu SARS? May it never happen to Ndigbo again! Listen to the cries of their captives in the video. 🥺

Awkuzu SARS was a menace. Their backyard was littered with shallow graves where innocent Igbo youths were buried after their organs were harvested. Awkuzu SARS? May it never happen to Ndigbo again! Listen to the cries of their captives in the video. 🥺

IGBO History & Facts

41,114 Aufrufe • vor 28 Tagen

“One of the best houses in Asaba — I bought it. Everything there is bulletproof, yet I have never slept there for one day. I have mansions in Maitama, Lagos, Port Harcourt, London.” – The last words of Sen. Peter Nwaoboshi

“One of the best houses in Asaba — I bought it. Everything there is bulletproof, yet I have never slept there for one day. I have mansions in Maitama, Lagos, Port Harcourt, London.” – The last words of Sen. Peter Nwaoboshi

IGBO History & Facts

245,496 Aufrufe • vor 7 Monaten

“If my son brings a white girl home, I’ll tell her: you may be the first of many. The first son of the first son in Igbo land must marry an Igbo woman.” — Buchi Emecheta, 1985

“If my son brings a white girl home, I’ll tell her: you may be the first of many. The first son of the first son in Igbo land must marry an Igbo woman.” — Buchi Emecheta, 1985

IGBO History & Facts

127,839 Aufrufe • vor 3 Monaten

A powerful moment in Rome, at the Vatican, as the Prayer of the Faithful was offered in Igbo during the Pope’s Christmas Vigil Mass. Is Igbo becoming a global language of worship?

A powerful moment in Rome, at the Vatican, as the Prayer of the Faithful was offered in Igbo during the Pope’s Christmas Vigil Mass. Is Igbo becoming a global language of worship?

IGBO History & Facts

216,510 Aufrufe • vor 6 Monaten

Today in History: Igbo Landing took place. On May 28, 1803, about 75 Igbo people taken as slaves rose in rebellion and chose to drown rather than live in bondage. As they walked into the water, they sang in Igbo, a song that translates to: A thread🧵 Retweet to educate someone

Today in History: Igbo Landing took place. On May 28, 1803, about 75 Igbo people taken as slaves rose in rebellion and chose to drown rather than live in bondage. As they walked into the water, they sang in Igbo, a song that translates to: A thread🧵 Retweet to educate someone

IGBO History & Facts

62,888 Aufrufe • vor 1 Monat

Abia Smart School: A Must-Watch

Abia Smart School: A Must-Watch

IGBO History & Facts

17,930 Aufrufe • vor 13 Tagen

Innoson Vehicles Produce Their First Electric Car. This is the first made in Nigeria electric vehicle and it was produced by “Innoson Vehicles” in their manufacturing plant in Nnewi, Anambra State.

Innoson Vehicles Produce Their First Electric Car. This is the first made in Nigeria electric vehicle and it was produced by “Innoson Vehicles” in their manufacturing plant in Nnewi, Anambra State.

IGBO History & Facts

554,542 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

In a heartwarming act, a keke rider in Aba returned ₦4 million that a businesswoman forgot in his tricycle at Ariaria Junction earlier today. ❤️

In a heartwarming act, a keke rider in Aba returned ₦4 million that a businesswoman forgot in his tricycle at Ariaria Junction earlier today. ❤️

IGBO History & Facts

293,503 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

Veteran Actor, Amaechi Muonagor's health is deteriorating. He pleads for our financial support. He's suffering from diabetes and kidney failure. If you don't have money, you can Retweet 🙏

Veteran Actor, Amaechi Muonagor's health is deteriorating. He pleads for our financial support. He's suffering from diabetes and kidney failure. If you don't have money, you can Retweet 🙏

IGBO History & Facts

647,366 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren

An Igbo man doesn’t beg. An Igbo man doesn’t steal. Hard work is our identity. Igbo Amaka! ❤️

An Igbo man doesn’t beg. An Igbo man doesn’t steal. Hard work is our identity. Igbo Amaka! ❤️

IGBO History & Facts

145,488 Aufrufe • vor 6 Monaten