Igbo, also called Ibo, people living chiefly in southeastern Nigeria who speak Igbo, a language of the Benue-Congo branch of the Niger-Congo language family. The Igbo may be grouped into the following main cultural divisions: northern, southern, western, eastern or Cross River, and northeastern.

Where did Igbos originated from?

Two Anambra communities – Nri in Anaocha local government area and Aguleri in Anambra East local government area claim the Igbo originated from their areas. It was Eze Obidiegwu Onyesoh, the traditional ruler of Nri, who started the argument when he said his community is the origin of Igbo.

Who are the ancestors of Igbos?

and by his or her culture, he or she is identified”. Ancestors in Igbo ontology often called Ndiichie or Ndibunze are those men and women who led good and exemplary lives when they were in the physical world, and are believed to continue their existence in the spiritual world.