I will let you know when next I make my trip into the city. The natives of Keffi are very receptive, extremely friendly and highly accommodating; little wonder the town houses people from different tribes. 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. The state has been beset by violence at various points throughout its history, most notably the ongoing conflict between herders and farmers primarily over land rights. But i think they are more of Christians than Muslims there..Tell me, where would i rather be if not Mada on a Sallah Fest..?In a nutshell, My Sallah break was fun.How did u spend yours?#Elijah #Kennygeesilver #Eggon #Nasarawa The Gwandara are believed to be the descendants of Barbushe and the original inhabitants of Kano before the Bagauda descendants arrived Kano. Nice work sir, Remain Bless, Beautiful, am also from keffi please can I make use of the writeup I am working on something similar It is located in the north central zone region of Nigeria. The town is served by a secondary school and a hospital. Before making travel plans based on data presented here, please confirm with other sources to the extent possible. The chief priest releases the dodo masquerade on this day as all the young maidens and men come out in colossal numbers; making beautiful traditional renditions to their gods. /Type /Page >> 9M_((&7JXCRXkb;|h_8W!MVwBO . Ola-lawal Muzzamil Oladayo is a concerned citizen. Farin Ruwa falls is one of the highest falls in Africa.[20]. If the institute is eventually established, it will empower them with the requisite skills that will make them self-reliance thereby making them unavailable for crime and other social vices, the governor added. [2] The local government area has an area of 5,704 km 2 and a population of 189,835 at the 2006 census. 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. Before the end of the (Fulani) administrative dominance, 5 Muslim kingdoms/ Emirate have already been established and keffi was one of them. You can also read and share other stories under Tribes-and-culture as they interest you. Speaking of tribes in Adamawa state, Daka is one, located in Adamawa as well as Cameroon. /Length 2972 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. Though am from the Eastern part of the country, Dear Muzzamil, this is quiet rich and impressive. The Kanuris major occupation is farming, and they majorly deal with millet, rice, and maize. Islam, as always, have always been the dominant religion within Emirates and Keffi isnt left out. 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. But with the coming of missionaries, Islam and Christianity have spread widely in their land. I am inspired by your work to give more details in the chapter two of my project work. Could you please reach out to me on 08035074839 or kindly send all your writeups on Keffi to me. Karshi town, believed to be one of the oldest settlement in the middle belt zone, it was founded by Mallam Danbaba. With a population of over 1.8million people (2006 census), Nassarawa is home to so many tribes like Eggon, Mada, Fulani, Hausa, Gwandara, Tiv, Wapan, just to mention a few. They also move from there and founded what is the present day Karshi Town in the Federal Capital Territory. /F6 21 0 R Annually, the people of Eggon come from various locations all over the world to feast and show love to one another. Towns and villages that make up Karu LGA include Gidan Mangoro, Gitata, Karshi, Karu, Uke, Achak, Jemage, and Kukuri. Sharki Bakwa II 1575-1627, 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. Governor Sule disclosed this on Saturday in Lafia at the maiden edition of the Nasarawa State Youth Summit organised by the forum of Nasarawa State ethnic nationalities. Prior to this rupture Makama Dogo had given his daughter Halima to Jibirilu in marriage and though she ran away from Keffi and joined her father at Yankardi. Take care. The first chief of Karshi was Mallam Danbaba from Kano [3] who ruled for a period of 30 years (1366-1396). 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. In rare instances a representative photo may be used. Aura fadanku 1890-1916, As if that wasn't enough, you will also do the same to get water to use. Nasarawa, also spelled Nassarawa, town, Nassarawa state, central Nigeria. A peep into the history of the Gwandara an ethnic group spread across northern states in Nigeria, but majorly found in Nasarawa and the. Government Secondary School Karshi was established in 1981. It has some indigenous festivals and events: Another well known cultural and historic event in Keffi is the Sharo (Fulani). However, in 1945 Mamman Na-Aura moved the community from Kupai to karshi today where Alhaji Isma'ila Mohammed Danladi is now the Emir. Molaney hill/tomb. Blanks mean an unknown value. We are glad you loved it. x^Zr}W[%nvf? Dear Muzammil, really wonderful piece of introduction to the town of Keffi, you have drawn us over already. [6] Geographically, the state is mostly within the tropical Guinean forestsavanna mosaic ecoregion. The Late Captain Moloney tomb is situated on a hill near Keffi. History [ edit] The postal code of the area is 962. I can tell, you exact picture of what the whole thing looks like. 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. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. These council of kingmakers are not eligible to contest because they are from the female side while those eligible to contest are the; Sarkin-Pada, Makama, Turaki, Barde, Ciroman, Santali all of these council of chiefs are from the male side. Named for the historic Nasarawa Emirate, the state was formed from the west of Plateau State on 1 October 1996. Researched and written on Muzzammilwrites. The state, which consists of 13 local. Smiles. The Baya tribe is known to originate from Adamawa state, however, they are also found in Cameroon, Republic of Congo, and the Central African Republic. I can share with you if you request. They have so far succeeded and have kept the political and social relationship among the different ethic tribes in constant state of political tension. Muzzamil, what a rich history about my home town. He added that the coalition had organised the summit to ensure peaceful coexistence and build bridges of unity amongst all tribes irrespective of religion for the progress and development of the state. The Daka people are known for their skillful works of art and metal works. It quite an impressive history I have ever hard in my entire lifetime. Weather Today Weather Hourly 14 Day Forecast Yesterday/Past Weather Climate (Averages) Currently: 91 F. :.O?+`HbTz45Onj"yNRTM-THqBgH7*T"Q{&&+UapT.ST7ks In cas you have old maps also, I would appreciate them. Readerslogue serves you information and enlightenment at your fingertips. Sun & Moon. The governor also used the occasion and commended President Muhammadu Buhari for approving the establishment of the Agricultural Development Institute in Nasarawa State. Your email address will not be published. The Emirate has the Emir has its head supported by serving chiefs. 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. << The major ones are Miligi (Koro), Alago, Mada, Gwandara, Kanuri, Hausa, Fulani, Gbagyi, Rindre, Afo, Eggon and Ebira[14], The dominant religions in Nasarawa State are Islam and Christianity, although a certain amount of traditional religion is still practised. Farming is a major occupation for the Baya tribe; they cultivate yam, maize, rice, coffee, and tobacco. Nasarawa is a market centre for the yams, sorghum, millet, soybeans, shea nuts, and cotton grown in the surrounding area. This uncompromising stand of Danbaba on the new religion led to a series of misunderstanding which culminated in his disinheritance to the throne. They are mainly found in Lafia, Akwanga, Keffi and Nasarawa Eggon local government areas of the state. However, most of the Nigerians believe that the Babur tribe speaks Hausa Language but they are not in any way speaking the Hausa language but their language is rather described or called the Afro-Asiatic, Chadic, and Biu-Mandara. Keffi is wonderful to live in, its peaceful, the people accommodating & less expensive to stay. I just hope that the security situation around Gitata is stable. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. Osoko 1492-1512, Late Captain Moloney is a colonialist who happened to be a victim of British colonial resistance by the great Keffi emirate. /Contents 4 0 R 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. 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. According to a Gwandara youth, The group now referred to as Gwandara were idol worshippers, alongside their kith and kin the Hausas. The predominant occupations of the major inhabitants are farming, hunting and blacksmithing. Gombi is known as a tribe and also a local government area in Adamawa state, Nigeria. Other monitory tribes in Karshi are Gade, Gbagyi, Hausa, Fulani, Yoruba, Igbo, Idoma and Tiv. This the High Commissioner (Frederick Lugard wasnt happy about. Yakubu 1666-1682, Tag: List of tribes in Adamawa state Nigeria. Please I will like to speak with you. The Bachama tribe is recorded as the only tribe that remained unconquered after the Fulani Jihadist invasion, which makes them one of the strongest tribes in Adamawa state, Nigeria. Updates? The Gude people are currently present in Mubi local government of Adamawa State, the Gude people are majorly known to rear cattle. According to tourist guides and based on personal experience, Keffi is indeed a town to pitch ones tent due to its peaceful, solitude and inexpensive lifestyle. 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. Vocational Training and Technical College Karshi. Nassarawa State was created on 1 st October 1996, with Lafia as its capital. Obayaya 1727-1727, The Magaji then fled Northwards and though pursued was not captured. 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. Mada, Nungu, and Mama tribes (very close to the Bauchi Plateau) and some more are amongst the independent tribes. - Evangelicals have a significant presence. In great need of spiritual renewal and commitment to biblical faith. /ProcSet [/PDF /Text ] In the case of demise of an Eggon individual, the corpse is treated with due respect. >> document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); You have entered an incorrect email address! Makama Dogo appears to have been magnanimous and returned her to Keffi, saying that his quarrel was as between men and did not affect the women of the respective households. Pls can u send me ur references ASAP cos the chapter 2 of my project is all about the people and land of Keffi. The Koma tribe people are known to occupy the Atlantika Mountains, besides, the Koma tribe is known as a primitive tribe. Bakwa kiga 1727-1747, 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 present Chief of Karshi HRH Alhaji Ismaila Danladi Mohammad ascended the throne since 1997 till date. Thus the beginning of fresh crisis in the Dynasty. Nasarawa State had a total population of 1,869,377 residents as of 2006, making the state the second least populated state in Nigeria after Bayelsa State[10]. Dr. Shehu Chindo Yamusa III, PhD. Nasarawa State is a state in the North Central region of Nigeria, bordered to the east by the states of Taraba and Plateau, to the north by Kaduna State, to the south by the states of Kogi and Benue, and to the west by the Federal Capital Territory. No people group map currently available. Late Captain Maloney Tomb/Hills is however a formation which is a symbol of resistance of the people to British colonial rule. Express your satisfaction in the comment box below. Thanks for reading. 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.[7]. 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. As far back as the 18th century or beyond, various movement and settlements into the (Nasarawa) province had happened already. Thanks Blessing. Mohammed Bako became the first Emir of new karshi in 1981 expanding the Karshi Emirate Council. 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. that hill you mentioned is, surely, one of the reasons why its called home of solid minerals. Adamawa State is a northern state in Nigeria filled with series of tribes or, in fact, say ethnic group, the tribes in Adamawa state are quite numerous, but nevertheless, we have got you covered on this one, in this our todays article, we bring you the list of tribes in the state. Twelve (12) kingmakers are selected from the clans who serve as scrutiny for the selection of the first class chief. The predominant tribe in this town is the Gwandaras who constitute about 85% of the total population. The people of the tribe are majorly Christians and they chose to farm as their main occupation. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. They can also be found in Kokona, villages around Doma, Obi, Keana and Wamba. The Eggon receives its name from the hill where the people lived before coming down to the plain. In history, the people of Eggon where governed by traditional religious laws by a caretaker Chief Priest Adanashim. 3 0 obj Adamawa State is a northern state in Nigeria filled with series of tribes or, in fact, say ethnic group, the tribes in Adamawa state are quite numerous, but nevertheless, we have got you covered on this one, in this our today's article, we bring you the list of tribes in the state. Karshi is located in the Federal Capital Territory, a satellite town situated in Abuja Municipal Area Council in Nigeria. A place where the people are always rea. Other data may have varying ages. 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. Alh. Initially Karshi was part of Zaria Emirate; the Turakin Zazzau (Zaria) who represented the Emir of Zaria was the overseer of the Administration of Karshi. Aura Sogo 1682-1700, Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Keffi has always been a home for me since my first visit. The Eggons are largely. Also notable is the Eggon hills of the Eggon people which is situated around Nasarawa Eggon. Each settlement has a leader either called Sarki, Sangari, Whurki or Seleki, with hierarchical structure made up of title holders. !>O{.$hGd!IJ]"vo8c8\Qn{Bl#G`MC&%hZ9a5-Oeu>9LG@( 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. These clans have differentiated tribal marks; the Anzo and Eloho clan carries fifteen long mark on the face (from temple to cheek), while the Ero clan share similar marks but differentiated with nine stripes. Na-Aurah was a devout Muslim and a jihadist per excellence who led a successful Islamic revolution that bring to the enthronement of Islam in his immediate milieu and its neighborhood. >> 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. The Babur people are easily noted and identified by their mother tongue intonation and independence, more also the food they eat, which is, Shaptang ka Dana, Kavila, and taraku, more also, they are known for their mode of dressing which is dressing in an Arabian like robes and turbans. Since inception, Karshi have had 27 Emir's. He was instrumental to the establishment of the first primary school in Karshi community now known as Aura primary school. When Danbaba and his followers left Kano, they wandered about the present day Zaria town and later proceeded to an area in Kaduna state and founded Fadan Karshi. Meanwhile, nothing much is known about the Fulanis apart from the fact that they rear cattle. The corpse would be laid in, heading the east wards as they believed that all men migrated from the east. The Gude people are mostly identified with their men Babban Riga flowing gowns and head caps while the women with wrappers and blouse and hijab headcovers. It is believed that the ambitious Abdu Zanga attempted to obtain his title (and a flag) direct from Othman Dan Fodio, Emir of Sokoto. Sharki Mamman Na-Aurah 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. 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. The aged and dormant Emir, Ibrahima of Keffi, was also removed and Abdullahi, sixth son of Jibirilu (third Emir of Keffi), was formally appointed Emir in 1902, and in 1905 was presented with, a Second-grade Staff by His Excellency the High Commissioner, Sir F. D. Lugard. 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. I have been trying to reach you without success. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. Islam is the major religion of the people in Karshi central area while few minority tribes dispatch around the area practice Christianity. Karshi is about 38km to Federal capital city of Abuja and 41km from Karshi to Apo.[1]. 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. Captain Maloney Hill is situated behind the Emir Palace, Keffi. Entertainment for leisure. Kindly drop your email address. The state legislature, Nasarawa State House of Assembly, is located in the capital of Lafia. Captain Moloney was a man of strong character and determined action. In 1987 during the movement for creation of FCT, there was a moved to resettled the people of karshi. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. If you want cheap Tubbers of Yam, Maize, Rice, any grain harvest you can think of in NigeriaThey also have one of the best Tailors with latest designs (Oga Ustas), Barbers, Hairdressers, and so on For just chikin Money. Life there is very cheap (trust me).Food: Their Tuwo Shikafa, Masara, Doya with Mai-Kuka soup is one compared to none. Editorials, Researches, News and Updates, Proposals and Promotions. He was eventually killed in the engagement at Burmi, by Major Marsh, on July 27th, 1903. They migrated and joined the Kwararafa kingdom, after the dissipation of the kingdom they crossed the Benue River at Ibi. Change). Prominent among Gwandara sons is the immediate past Governor of Nasarawa State and now serving senator representing Nasarawa South, Dr Umaru Tanko Almakura, who would be turbaned at the GWADECA National Festival holding on March 27, 2021, with Emir of Kano Aminu Ado Bayero as Royal Father of the day. 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. His mother was late Ama Amagwadu, a Gade woman from old Owa village (now part of Rafinkwara village, Nasarawa state). The town is also the cradle of Alago civilization, one of the major ethnic groups in the state. Apart from the Ashim, there are some religions practiced by individuals or families such as Akuk, Arikya, Gango and Yamba. Bakwa 1700-1727, The Bura people are discovered in Adamawa state, Gombi Local government precisely. endobj Ibrahima was a mere figurehead. it is quite inspirational to see people like you who explore our rich histories to enlighten ourselves. From January to April sacrifices of animals are made to the gods to ensure rainfall for the cultivation season, and a renewal of sacrifices to appease the gods in September. The Eggon are also known as Mo Eggon. 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. Thank you very much sir. All rights reserved. The relative humidity ranges from 20 to 30% in the dry season and an average of 70% in the raining season. A. F. Usman (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}). Just like the other Hausa-Fulani communities, Keffi have similar traditional administrative setup. The people of Eggon are inhabits Nasarawa State in the mid-belt of Nigeria. Modern trends have changed the modes of marriage rites within the Eggon people. You did a wonderful work here. The Royal lineage of karshi Abuja is restricted to only members of the royal family. 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. These people are majorly found to be settled down in the Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Nigeria. Ndawa 1747-1815, This stockaded town was later burnt and destroyed in a slave-collecting Eazzia by Zaria Fulani, and the present town with its once strong triple wall and moat was built to replace it. It is apparently a center of connects. 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. Time/General. Cheers. The town lies just north of a fork in the Okwa River, which is a tributary of the Benue River. The real beauty of Keffi goes beyond the hospitality of its people and the cheap livelihood of its inhabitants; Keffi possesses a few ancient monuments that are rich in culture and history, one of which is the Late Captain Moloney. Corrections? 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. Sitting at the central part of Nigeria (Nasarawa State to be precise) and populated with about 85,919 inhabitants, Keffi is a beautiful town founded in the 1800 by Abdu Zanga (Abdullahi), a Fulani warrior from the north. The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) operates train services between Kuru, Gombe and Maiduguri. Your email address will not be published. Well done sir I must say! Today they have restructured their ruling patterns and the first class chieftain title is called the Aren Eggon (Father/Chief of Eggon). Imoru on his return to Keffi from this trip to Zaria found he had incurred Jibirilus hostility and, severing his connection with Keffi, he went further South and camped with his followers at a place called Yankardi. It is also an important tourism potential in the Local Government Area. "/J3$sAo"B-oPEOd?%*iwr0 0YZpcPZ$ 3mRL4Rez-nTZFRzPS_)=*.TCUp:@&4iCDN]MI+NU;=3fj,qwH~'y?uk 4I9!i@375\cqp\AZ}JF(lTevCyAHPU{ PO$fu}~ The Babur tribe discovered in Adamawa state is believed to have originated from Yemen through the Sahara desert and Sudan. He appears to have got on well with Abdullahi and Maizabo, but fell out with Jibirilu, who was his son-in-law. Abdu Zanga (known also as Abdullahi) died in 1820, and was succeeded by his brother Maizabo. You can reach me on 08098981330..Expectifg to hear from you soon. 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