Tribes And Culture: The Ancient City of Keffi (Nasarawa State ). Joshua Project may be able to provide more information than what is published on this site. Mada, Nungu, and Mama tribes (very close to the Bauchi Plateau) and some more are amongst the independent tribes. Also notable is the Eggon hills of the Eggon people which is situated around Nasarawa Eggon. He migrated from Kano in the year 1476, as a result of their refusal to embrace Islam, and rather stuck with their old system of worship which included dancing. Nasarawa is a Local Government Area in Nasarawa State, Nigeria. The Emirate has the Emir has its head supported by serving chiefs. Nice work sir, Remain Bless, Beautiful, am also from keffi please can I make use of the writeup I am working on something similar A displayed zero can mean true zero, a very small rounded number or sometimes unknown. Tribes And Culture : The Badagry People of Lagos. He added that the language of the Gwandara people is reminiscent of their Hausa origin. Since inception, Karshi have had 27 Emir's. endobj The Baya people are known to be good at throwing knives. So we can help you out with some things. [14], Nasarawa State has agriculture as the mainstay of its economy with the production of varieties of cash crops throughout the year. 9{[1y6#JyCK])Z2[c[pMguwG !3hoifuw`p [*^Cn# #$vGS-Eb!s)@/?GUB`0\[7xZtJ8)-*V; kS1eLg\=!D!3&Y-8,Pk_-zGQ|N70z{x_ )JlsME:KKO.>}="-4!a`2! Speaking of the colonial days, the tribe of the Kanuris played a major role in the ancient Borno-Kanem Empire, they were always at alert and ready for war, they were strong men of war and horsemen and were in possessions of the horses in the ancient empire. They migrated and joined the Kwararafa kingdom, after the dissipation of the kingdom they crossed the Benue River at Ibi. Their traditional religion believes that all men and women who die transcends to the spirit world, and can only see Angbashim, not the god head, Ahogben. Individuals or families also keep items like a pot or stone as their god at home which they believe in and also make sacrifices to. The Eggon are also known as Mo Eggon. He was sheltered by the Emir of Zaria, though in his flight he lost most of his possessions. You can reach me on 08098981330..Expectifg to hear from you soon. Find a People Group, Language, Country, Resource. The Eggon receives its name from the hill where the people lived before coming down to the plain. Also speaking, John Kyuni-Umaru, Coordinating President of the forum, said the group comprises all indigenous and non-indigenous ethnic youths groups residing in the state. Speaking of roots and origination, it is believed that the Fulani tribe originated from the Middle East and they are probably the first tribe to receive Islamic religion as their religion in Nigeria, more also, they are the tribe responsible for the widespread of Islamic religion in the northern states of Nigeria. They are mainly found in Lafia, Akwanga, Keffi and Nasarawa Eggon local government areas of the state. Bahago 1815-1840, Karshi Satellite Town Development Agency(STDA). The Kanuris major occupation is farming, and they majorly deal with millet, rice, and maize. This was later shortened to KARSHI. Government Secondary School Karshi was established in 1981. The indigenous natives of Nasarawa State and Plateau State fall within the various minority ethnic groups in North-Central Nigeria. These people prefer meals made from rice, millets, and maize. Recently, the Bura people are noticed to have neglected their culture and as adopted the Hausa culture, so, there is no big deal mistaken them as Hausas or calling them Hausas as they have adopted the Hausa culture. Though am from the Eastern part of the country, Dear Muzzamil, this is quiet rich and impressive. They barely wait for rain to start cultivating/farming. The name KARSHI emanate from the words UNGUWAR KASHI which means an area were bones are gathered. )d9)[JEyX$`H Mamman had one of the earliest contact with Western education and was an educated traditional ruler. 3 0 obj Similarly, Daniel Ayunbuga-Yaro, President of the Eggon Youths Movement, said the summit was conceived and implemented to restore peace unity and to disabuse the minds of people that the various ethnic groups in the state do not like each other. There is no doubt that the Eggon people of central Nigeria has this similar rich cultural values that cannot be extinct but will bask and extend to generations yet unborn. Stay glued. Scripture Prayers for the Eggon in Nigeria. Traditionally, during child birth, the midwife who is already familiar with the family chooses betrothed male or female from her clan depending on the sex of the child being born. At the beginning of the nineteenth century, Fulani herdsmen who had annually brought their herds to graze in the dry season on the rolling grass country of which the central portion of Nasarawa Province consists, were encouraged to settle by the fact that Fulani rule was rapidly spreading southwards. It is particularly a non-Arabic influenced Hausa, Gwandara words such as Koshiya, Sakata, Adaka, Burgami, Giwa and so on, buttress this Hausa root, he added. However, they share similarities in cultural belief and moral code. The town lies just north of a fork in the Okwa River, which is a tributary of the Benue River. Nasarawa State is inhabited by various ethnic groups, including the Koro and Yeskwa in the far northwest; the Kofyar in the far northeast; the Eggon, Gwandara, Mada, Ninzo, and Nungu in the north; the Alago, Goemai, and Megili in the east; Eloyi (Ajiri/Afo) in the south; the Tiv in the southeast; the Idoma in southwest; and the Gade and Gbagyi in the west while the Hausa and Fulani live throughout the state. Entertainment for leisure. Farming and mining (for tin and columbite) are the principal activities of the areas predominantly Afo population. Other religions are also practiced in their minorities Hausa is the official language of the emirate. It was like hell at first, but i had no choice than to adapt, afterall i met people here who have lived happily and are not complaining about any of these things i see as big challenge.Infact, government is really far from them. The general population of the Eggon people using current statistical analysis ranges from approximately 237,000 inhabitants, with 20% as Christians, 65% still practicing ethnic religion passed on from generations, and 15% practicing Islam. This food stuff gifts would be presented each year until the girl is ready and of due age for marriage as stipulated by her parents. >> Nasarawa has a network of roads within the state, which link all rural areas and major towns. Based on research and archive studies, the early history of the though bigger Nasarawa province is not effectively documented. Umaru expanded his domain by conquering neighbouring territory and made Nassarawa a vassal state to Zaria (175 miles [282 km] north). But Gwandara have also borrowed from the cultures of their neighbours. Smiles. He was succeeded by Jibirilu, second son of Abdu Zanga (Abdullahi). Nice observations. This issue of relocation brought division among the people of Karshi. Due to rapid growth and development in other to give room for expansion and easy access to move down the hills to a plain area and founded the present day KARSHI. Thanks Blessing. Afo tribe is a top three majority tribes in Nasarawa State after Alago And Eggon tribes. The Daka people are known for their skillful works of art and metal works. My encounter with them during my compulsory NYSC service was the best moments spent away from home. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. They are known to speak an Afro-Asiatic language with varieties of dialects; their main occupation is farming and rearing of cattle. that hill you mentioned is, surely, one of the reasons why its called home of solid minerals. They are also found in little settlements like Kokona, Doma, Obi, Keana and Wamba. Islam is the major religion of the people in Karshi central area while few minority tribes dispatch around the area practice Christianity. Nassarawa State was created on 1 st October 1996, with Lafia as its capital. This multiplicity of ethnic groups is an asset and has given rise to a variety of arts, crafts, cultural festivals and dance groups. The major ones are Migili (Koro), Alago, Gwandara, Kanuri, Hausa Fulani, Mada, Gwari, Rindre, Afo, Eggon and Ebira. There are sizeable numbers of public and private schools within the city. Nassarawa state: Nasarawa Egon, Akwanga, Wamba, Lafia, Awe, Doma, Obi, Keana, Keffi, Kokona, and Karu LGAs; Nassarawa and Toto LGAs.. Joshua Project data is drawn from many sources and of varying accuracy depending on source and editorial decisions. With the advent of the colonialists in the Nasarawa province, they saw the need to establish district and local authority headquarters in each of the provinces; this development further gave rise to the beginning of the urbanization that currently exist in Nasarawa State. Its geographical coordinates are 8 49' 40" North, 7 33' 0" East and its original name (with diacritics) is Karshi. wm[\33x.qbXi2Qx\7_y5= (d! As a result, they were nicknamed GWANDARAWA DA SALLAH. /F5 18 0 R All rights reserved. The apparent position of the Magaji was that of accredited agent of the Emir of Zaria who was the sovereign. << Researched and written on Muzzammilwrites. However, with the advent of colonial era and indirect rule, the colonial masters decide to merge Karshi with the Keffi Native Authority (NA). The tribes in Adamawa state has been unveiled and listed above, now I presume you now know the tribes in Adamawa state. You risk losing your crops to drought, NiMet warns farmers preparing to plant, Nigeria lost $5.7bn to assets leasing, concessioning Reps, Our abductors beat us when we requested to pray Escaped cleric, Female student turns polythene bag to fuel, VIDEO EXPLAINER: What you need to know about new withdrawal policy, 20 P.O.W Mafemi Crescent, Utako District, Abuja. The original inhabitants of Karu are the Gwari, Gade, Gwadara, Gana-gana, Koro and the Bassa tribes, with a little Hausa community [1] [7 . They are called "Madan Dutse" which means the Hill Mada but the Eggon are different from the Mada who are popularly called "Madan Kasa". He said the teaching of Social Studies and History in schools should teach young people about their origins and how to interact positively with others in line with the existing laws so as to ensure peace and security in the country. The state legislature, Nasarawa State House of Assembly, is located in the capital of Lafia. History [ edit] When Islam was first introduced in Kano in the middle of the 14th century, the ruling family to which Danbaba belonged took exception to the new religion known as Karshi today. On top of the hill, a tourist is able to have a clear view of Keffi town. The governor said the objective of the forum was in line with the effort his administration has been making since he assumed office in the last two years. According to Chief Baba Aku, the mode of life style of the Nasarawa people have been passed on from generation to generation such as; mode of exchanging pleasantries Agba (I welcome you).. Mi-o-ma-gu (Are you in Peace?). e.=*[O=|||jT_O)[L+SZj&ii]Oo'MO:ys>%QiM:-JuK1,2>`T# Nassarawa state: Nasarawa Egon, Akwanga, Wamba, Lafia, Awe, Doma, Obi, Keana, Keffi, Kokona, and Karu LGAs; Nassarawa and Toto LGAs. The Magaji then fled Northwards and though pursued was not captured. Each settlement has a leader either called Sarki, Sangari, Whurki or Seleki, with hierarchical structure made up of title holders. Speaking of tribes in Adamawa state, Daka is one, located in Adamawa as well as Cameroon. The state is an agrarian society and also acclaimed as "The Food Basket of the Nation". The total annual rainfall is between 1,145.6 mm and 1,631.7 mm (Kanayochukwu and Dogo . Time/General. Well done! Sharki Bakwa II 1575-1627, It quite an impressive history I have ever hard in my entire lifetime. Another tourist site in Nasarawa State is the Maloney Hill. Aura 1840-1860, The incumbent Emir of Keffi is Hrh. Sharki Akwara 1512-1527, B%f:9Qq&'5?4pjwl&Ma~`h>8;xED96W*-(ujm6x{?$~$G?L;)%[-J9E]$I1 The predominant occupations of the major inhabitants are farming, hunting and blacksmithing. Values for %Christian Adherent and %Evangelical (which determine unreached status) are often informed estimates, some more accurate than others. I will let you know when next I make my trip into the city. Weather. Lugard had this to say about the Nasarawa province in 1902: in the Nasarawa country, a once fertile and populous province, one can now only, view the remains and ruins of the large and totally deserted towns, bearing witness to the desolating wrought by 100 years of internecine strife and slave-raiding by the Fulani. Pls can u send me ur references ASAP cos the chapter 2 of my project is all about the people and land of Keffi. Speaking earlier, Prof Shehu Abdulrahman, who was the guest speaker at the occasion, said youths are the greatest assets and investment for any nations development as such, they should be encouraged to contribute their quota in peace and nation-building. However, the Koma tribe currently is located in Jada LGA of Adamawa State, Nigeria. Knowledge is power, information is superior. Magaji declined to do so and the Assistant Resident was then sent to fetch him, but was set on by the Magajis retainers and eventually thrown out, narrowly escaping with his life. Karshi remained with Keffi Native Authority (NA) till 1976 when the new Federal Capital Territory was carved out of some neighboring state then Plateau state. Of course the Fulani invasion never stopped, until the arrival and bailings of the British colonial government; first through the Royal Niger Company and then later Fredrick Lugards establishment. The people of the tribe are majorly Christians and they chose to farm as their main occupation. Abdu Zanga (known also as Abdullahi) died in 1820, and was succeeded by his brother Maizabo. Ibrahim Danbaba 1396-1416, As always, trust Muzzammilwrites to bring you scoops of all other tribes as mentioned above. Joshua Project occasionally adjusts profile text from third party sources. 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