Obi of Onitsha Reveals the True Origin and History of Onitsha
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Discover the rich and fascinating history of Onitsha Kingdom, one of the most powerful and enduring traditional institutions in Igbo land. In this video, the Obi of Onitsha takes us through the origins of Onitsha, their migrations, and their political, cultural, and spiritual identity. From the founding reign of Obi Eze Chima to modern-day custodians of the throne, this history reveals how Onitsha’s leaders preserved tradition, led the people through colonial encounters, and maintained royal authority in a rapidly changing world.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:25 Origin & Migration
11:25 Colonialism & Christianity in Onitsha
17:19 Roots of Onitsha's Traditions
25:55 Glory days of Onitsha
32:00 Onitsha's Governance & Growth
39:49 Conclusion: Need for Historical Research
Credit
Video of speech by HRM Obi Nnaemeka Achebe, the Obi of Onitsha at the Annual Public Lecture on Igbo Repository at Unizik, courtesy of Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Official portrait of Nnaemeka Alfred Ugochukwu Achebe, CFR, mni, Obi of Onitsha, courtesy of Ime Obi Onitsha https://imeobionitsha.org/his-majesty-nnaemeka-achebe/
The Obi of Onitsha, Nnaemeka Achebe at Ofala: By Eaghadiuno - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=80455932
Onitsha Images: By NSAG (Nederlands studenten Afrika Gezelschap), CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=97067492
Background music:
Allada by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500001
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
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