The Banso people do not speak the Hausa language, they speak a language called the Lamnso Language which is somewhat similar to the Hausa language. On top of the hill, a tourist is able to have a clear view of Keffi town. Their first place of settlement is called KUPAYI around 1366, which is about 5km west of the present day Karshi and 27km away from the Federal Capital City. I still come around once in a while. He also said the group had concluded arrangements to begin guidance and counselling services as well as a skills acquisition programme for inmates who are mostly youths at the correctional centres in the state. Your email address will not be published. So we can help you out with some things. I could remember my amazing experience on of that hill. << Nasarawa is a Local Government Area in Nasarawa State, Nigeria. The town is served by a secondary school and a hospital. 530 likes. Im from Nasarawa state, I school in keffi, but this is the first time Im coming across this history. Nassarawa State was created on 1 st October 1996, with Lafia as its capital. They can also be found in Kokona, villages around Doma, Obi, Keana and Wamba. In the case of demise of an Eggon individual, the corpse is treated with due respect. Tribes and Culture: Keffi Emirate Sitting at the central part of Nigeria (Nasarawa State to be precise) and populated with about. /F3 12 0 R 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. Bare-Bari; Hausa; Fulani; Ake;mada: Alago; Agatu; Eggon; Goemai; Gwandara; This page was last edited on 26 February 2023, at 13:51. However, the Gombi Local government has been under the Boko Haram Terrorist attacks which have hereby made the Gombi tribe vacate their home in Gombi Adamawa state. Thank you. They are also found in little settlements like Kokona, Doma, Obi, Keana and Wamba. - Few evangelicals and few who identify as Christians. The indigenous natives of Nasarawa State and Plateau State fall within the various minority ethnic groups in North-Central Nigeria. Nasarawa, also spelled Nassarawa, town, Nassarawa state, central Nigeria. (LogOut/ View all posts by Ola-lawal Muzzamil Oladayo, its where I am right now. The corpse is cleaned up and dressed up awaiting the rites of the chief priest or prominent clans men. The Makpngibi men digs the grave; dug up to four feet like a round tube with a parallel passageway leading out of it. 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. The postal code of the area is 962. In fact, it houses the Nasarawa State University as commissioned by Sen. Abdulahi Adamu during his reign as Governor. Ola-lawal Muzzamil Oladayo is a concerned citizen. The Gwandara political system is similar to the early Hausa-City states. After Benue-Plateau was split in 1976, what is now Nasarawa State became a part of the new Plateau State until 1996 when western Plateau was broken off to form the new Nasarawa State. Aura 1556-1566, Other monitory tribes in Karshi are Gade, Gbagyi, Hausa, Fulani, Yoruba, Igbo, Idoma and Tiv. Tag: List of tribes in Adamawa state Nigeria. In rare instances a representative photo may be used. It shares boundaries with six states namely: Nasarawa, to the north, Taraba to the east, Cross River, Ebonyi and Enugu to the south, and Kogi to the west. 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. After consent, the gamba leaf would be assembled by the suitors and foodstuff on agreement of the girls parents. He settled down in the circa in A.D. 1802, and built a village with a heavy stockade round it. Nice work sir, Remain Bless, Beautiful, am also from keffi please can I make use of the writeup I am working on something similar actually Im not from there but I love the people lifestyle according to your historical view. The Fulani tribe is sometimes mistaken for the Hausa Tribe because they quite have a lot in common. Daily Sun reports that the occasion was attended by Presidents of Eggon Youths, Mada, Bassa, Alago, Ninzom, Gwandara, Ebgura, Migili, Yoruba, Agatu, Tiv, Hausa-Fulani, among others. He was born in 1900 by Aurah the son of Aurah Fadanku, the 22nd Sarkin karshi. He was succeeded by Jibirilu, second son of Abdu Zanga (Abdullahi). However, Islamic is their major religion. Osoko 1492-1512, As always, trust Muzzammilwrites to bring you scoops of all other tribes as mentioned above. Such items are kept mostly at home in a separate room for worshiping and they offer sacrifices to the item, believing it chases away evil spirits in the land or away from the family and make land fit for farming. As if that wasn't enough, you will also do the same to get water to use. Originally, modern-day Nasarawa State was a part of the post-independence Northern Region until 1967 when the region was split and the area became part of the Benue-Plateau State. 1835 A.D Nasarawa (originally of the keffi Fulani). The Emirates include: Only but a few other tribes (within the province) were not subdued by the raging Fulani dynasty and were able to maintain their resistance even up till the arrival of the British rule. - Few evangelicals, but significant number who identify as Christians. They are known to speak an Afro-Asiatic language with varieties of dialects; their main occupation is farming and rearing of cattle. >> Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Pls can u send me ur references ASAP cos the chapter 2 of my project is all about the people and land of Keffi. This the High Commissioner (Frederick Lugard wasnt happy about. /Font << The people are from Nasarawa State in central Nigeria. [2] ^uUtxlXy1V!%j %PDF-1.5 !>O{.$hGd!IJ]"vo8c8\Qn{Bl#G`MC&%hZ9a5-Oeu>9LG@( Their mediums of reverence vary depending on individual preference; in forms of sticks, cowries, beads, selected stones and clay pots. Annually, the people of Eggon come from various locations all over the world to feast and show love to one another. The Eggon receives its name from the hill where the people lived before coming down to the plain. Alh. In fact, I grew & schooled in keffi. Other monitory tribes in Karshi are Gade, Gbagyi, Hausa, Fulani, Yoruba, Igbo, Idoma and Tiv. He also said that the forum would organised other programmes such as peace rallies, football competitions and cultural festivals, amongst the various ethnic groups in the 13 Local Government Areas of the state. Nasarawa State is bounded in the north by Kaduna State, in the west by the Federal Capital Territory, in the south by the states of Kogi and Benue, and in the east by the states of Taraba and Plateau. A Glance Historical Review by Badamasi Haruna Adamu, Department of Political Science UniKeff, 2016, Brief Glance of Karshi Historical Review by A. The state is an agrarian society and also acclaimed as "The Food Basket of the Nation". This multiplicity of ethnic groups is an asset and has given rise to a variety of arts, crafts, cultural festivals and dance groups. Ndawa 1747-1815, [6] Geographically, the state is mostly within the tropical Guinean forestsavanna mosaic ecoregion. The Magaji was a man of strong character and was in obstinate opposition to the establishment of British rule, though his resistance up to 1902 had been rather of a passive than an active character. Afo - Eloyi tribe, association of Nasarawa state. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); You have entered an incorrect email address! Blanks mean an unknown value. I have been trying to reach you without success. Captain Moloney was a man of strong character and determined action. The state, which consists of 13 local. Islam is the major religion of the people in Karshi central area while few minority tribes dispatch around the area practice Christianity. This was later shortened to KARSHI. >> Sidi Imoru was succeeded by Ibrahima, ninth son of Abdu Zanga, the succession thus skipping three brothers Yamusa, Sulimanu and Isiaku (all of them older than Ibrahima). 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. Due to the nature of the predominant occupation of the Eggon people (agriculture), they are polygamous in nature, their wives and children help in tilling and cultivating the soil for a massive yield of farm produce. A peep into the history of the Gwandara an ethnic group spread across northern states in Nigeria, but majorly found in Nasarawa and the FCT, reveals that they are descendants of the aboriginal Hausa tribe referred to as Habe of the pre-Islamic times. The Babur tribe discovered in Adamawa state is believed to have originated from Yemen through the Sahara desert and Sudan. It is apparently a center of connects. No people group map currently available. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Koma tribe people are known to occupy the Atlantika Mountains, besides, the Koma tribe is known as a primitive tribe. As a sign of remembrance, the late Captain Moloney Tomb was immortalized. However, the major occupations of these people are farming and fishing. The three (3) clans previously discussed have their settlements located in several villages namely: The Anzo Clan Alogani, Angbaku Ezeng, Gale, Gunyi, Okgba, Ogbagi, Ugba Waama and Wogna; The Eloho Clan Alushi, Endeho, Ginda, Gaji, Ika, Lizin KeffiUngwashuru, Wana, Wangibi, Warizo, Wulko and Wuwen; the Eggon Ero Clan are found in Alizaga, Bakyono, Arigbadu Sako and Ume. Our editors will review what youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. Mamman kigama 1460-1492, They can also be found in Kokona, villages around Doma, Obi, Keana and Wamba. He then proceeded to Zaria to complain against him. We are glad you love it. 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. A. F. Usman Abdu Zanga (known also as Abdullahi) died in 1820, and was succeeded by his brother Maizabo. 9M_((&7JXCRXkb;|h_8W!MVwBO . /F4 15 0 R Your email address will not be published. Nasarawa is also religiously diverse as about 60% of the state's population are Muslim with around 30% being Christian and the remaining 10% following traditional ethnic religions. The state legislature, Nasarawa State House of Assembly, is located in the capital of Lafia. The Bori cult worshipped the spirits of Tsumburbura on top of the Dala hills in Kano. It is an incredibly exciting social event usually performed mostly by young bachelors to test their strength (powers) and also to impress and win maidens for courtship and marriage. Speaking of tribes in Adamawa state, Daka is one, located in Adamawa as well as Cameroon. Thank you. Tribes and Culture: Enwan (Akoko-Edo) II. Yakubu 1666-1682, Ibrahima ruled until the arrival of the British. These people have things in common with other northerners such as mode of dresses which involves the men wearing flowing gowns and women tie wrappers alongside putting on blouses and hijab headcovers. They migrated and joined the Kwararafa kingdom, after the dissipation of the kingdom they crossed the Benue River at Ibi. The construction of the 1976 local government reforms also gave rise to the structure of Nasarawa state that makes Lafia, Keffi and Akwanga as major urbanized settlements. Prof Shehu who is also the Vice Chancellor, Federal University, Lafia, also said policymakers at all levels should provide decent opportunities for the youths to have decent lives as a way of tackling insecurity. In Nasarawa State, there are 25 different groups. Thanks for reading. From the western shores to the northern plains, from the southern creeks to the eastern hills of Nigeria there is an ample rich cultural heritage that dates back to several generations. Other tribes found in Taraba state include the below tribes; Diba tribe Gornum tribe Bobua Tribe Banda tribe Betso Tribe Bakulung Tribe Bambuko tribe Tarok Tribe Babur Tribe Related: LIST OF TRIBES IN TARABA STATE LIST OF TRIBES IN JIGAWA STATE Six Geopolitical Zones In Nigeria And Their States LIST OF ALL TRIBES IN ADAMAWA STATE NIGERIA This is my best part, i get Mama there wey dey supply me anytime, anyday.Religion: Christainity and Islam. They are mainly found in Lafia, Akwanga, Keffi and Nasarawa Eggon local government areas of the state. Tribes And Culture: The Ancient City of Keffi (Nasarawa State ). 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. Towns and villages that make up Karu LGA include Gidan Mangoro, Gitata, Karshi, Karu, Uke, Achak, Jemage, and Kukuri. The town is also the cradle of Alago civilization, one of the major ethnic groups in the state. A displayed zero can mean true zero, a very small rounded number or sometimes unknown. Values for %Christian Adherent and %Evangelical (which determine unreached status) are often informed estimates, some more accurate than others. Other religions are also practiced in their minorities Hausa is the official language of the emirate. The stockade thus gave it its name Keffi; from the word Kaffimeans stockade or barrier. Predominantly located in Lafia, few more at Akwanga, Keffi, and Eggon local government areas of Nasarawa. If the sex is a girl, a special dry wood would be given to the mother to boil water and bath the child as a sign of interest in betrothing the girl. Hotel accommodation cannot be a problem to tourists in Keffi because there are a number of standard hotels and guest houses well established there which offer standard services. Correcting the wrongs in the society with every chance possible. Karshi Central market is one of the oldest market in the Federal Capital Territory which attracted people far from the neighboring state such as; Niger state, Nasarawa and Kogi state to buy and sell. Nasarawa State Flag Seal Nicknames: Home of Solid Minerals Location of Nasarawa State in Nigeria Coordinates: 832N818E / 8.533N 8.300E / 8.533; 8.300Coordinates: 832N818E / 8.533N 8.300E / Country Nigeria Date created 1 October 1996 Capital Lafia Government Body Government of Nasarawa State Governor[2] Abdullahi Sule(APC) The first chief of Karshi was Mallam Danbaba from Kano [3] who ruled for a period of 30 years (1366-1396). Nassarawa state: Nasarawa Egon, Akwanga, Wamba, Lafia, Awe, Doma, Obi, Keana, Keffi, Kokona, and Karu LGAs; Nassarawa and Toto LGAs. His mother was late Ama Amagwadu, a Gade woman from old Owa village (now part of Rafinkwara village, Nasarawa state). Modernization has gradually made the facial marks extinct and can only be seen on the aged folks. 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. Late Captain Moloney is a colonialist who happened to be a victim of British colonial resistance by the great Keffi emirate. Farming is a major occupation for the Baya tribe; they cultivate yam, maize, rice, coffee, and tobacco. The Magaji seeing that his arrest was imminent rushed out of his house and killed Captain Moloney and the Political Agent, Audu, who was acting as interpreter, and was thought, had falsely translated what Captain Moloney had said. The Daka people are known for their skillful works of art and metal works. 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