“Ito-ogbo” is a unique Obosi tradition in which members of an age grade celebrating their 80th-82nd birthday are honored by the citizens of the whole town and this is done every three years. Thus, the inaugural convention of Obosi Development Association of USA (ODA-USA) was held on 4th of July weekend, 1995 in Atlanta, Georgia. A metropolitan city, Onitsha is known for its river port and as an economic hub for commerce, industry, and education. Since the war, Obosi has had major immigration from elsewhere in Nigeria, such that only one in fifteen residents are considered indigenous to Obosi. Note: In addition to the villages mentioned above whose names derived from descendants of Adike, there are parts of Obosi cosmopolitan that are not named after descendants of Adike. One of the grandsons of Adike was … Obosi. Also, the northeastern USA such as New York, New Jersey, Washington DC, and surrounding states and the mid-atlantics such as Georgia and Carolinas have sizable numbers of Obosi families. Presently Obosi Ukwala is situated in a hilly area, bordered by Onitsha to the North-west, Nkpor to the North-east and Oba to the south-east, all part of the old Idemili local government area, with the exception of Onitsha. At the end of the 19th century, however, oboes with a revolutionary new mechanism were created in France, changing the situation considerably. New York, May 23 2015, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, with Ambassador Adebowale Adefuye as guest of honor, launches the book - History of Obosi. ODA-USA members believe that they were the first organized group of Nigerians in the USA to successfully host a national convention attended by families from all nook and crannies of the USA. A number of scholars have traced the oboe to several points of origin rather than one founding maker or invented. Membership to ODA-USA is on an individual basis. For this relationship, he is still known and referred to as ADIKE-OKPALA. He was a walking history of Obosi of his times and before his time. Amongst these ten families, six of them namely; Ota, Umuru, Okpala, Ezeani, Okpo and Chima formed one village now known as Umuota meaning the Ota’s children while the remaining four namely Ire, Mmakwum, Uruowulu and Ugamuma each formed a village respectively. Subsequently the founders of Ojoto, Ihiala, and Alo migrated from Ora-Eshi and Nri. Including the extensive housing districts in Obosi Kingdom like Maryland, (Presently Fegge), Ata Mpama (Presently in Ogbaru LGA, as ceded in 1983 by Capt. Biography: Nnenna Onochie is a Medical Doctor practicing in the State of Texas; and has been a member of ODA-USA for approximately 12 years. No one can say enough about his character because the first encounter with him would seem as if you have known him all your life. Ugamuma village, Obosi community, Anambra State, was electrified in a cultural carnival recently when one of the first class Ndichie in the royal cabinet, Chief … For this relationship he is still known and referred to as Adike-Okpala. History of Obosi and OCA GALLERY HISTORY OF OBOSI Obosi is a town in Idemili North Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria, West Africa. Adike has eight brothers and three of them Adike, Alor and Ojoto decided to set out for adventure and they left Nri which is their traditional home and headed south. Obosi is a town in Anambra State, southeastern Nigeria. The seed for action was sewn and nurtured through one of the early efforts for a central organization directed toward embarking on charitable projects at Obosi. Simple, accepting, kind, and peaceful. He was a walking history of Obosi of his times and before his time. The history of ito-ogbo festival in Obosi dates as far back as 400AD. Biography: Mr. Uyamadu earned a Juris Doctor in 2004; He is an Attorney and Counselor at Law; works at the Law Offices of John C. Uyamadu L.L.C. A sizeable number of ODA-USA members reside in areas with no affiliate Obosi organization. The first hospital in Nigeria was the Sacred Heart Hospital in Abeokuta which … Juneteenth is a monumental yet often overlooked event in our nation’s history. The first convention was well attended by Obosi families in the USA. He was a walking history of Obosi of his times and before his time. Secretary. Obosi Development Association of USA, Inc. (ODA-USA), P.O. There are various accounts Some of these cosmopolitan areas are involved in land disputes with Obosi neighbor(s). He holds a bachelors of science in sociology and a masters of science in criminal justice from purdue university. Add extension button. ODA-USA officers, together with the presidents of the eight affiliated Obosi Organizations around the USA, comprise the ODA-USA Executive Board. The surge of Obosi people to USA started after the end of Nigeria Civil War in 1970. Obosi families in Atlanta area inaugurated their Association in the mid-eighties. In addition to these nine descendants of Adike, another family (named CHIMA) came from the western side of the River Niger to settle at Obosi. Akunobi, the then military Administrator), Ugwuagba, Okpoko, Enekwasumpu, Omaba I, Omaba II, Achaputa, Nkpikpa, Ozala and Little Wood. As of 2020 it has an estimated population of over 1.5 million in the densely populated city. This is the history of our people and ndi ichiec which is a significant aspect of our culture”. Houston accounted for the greatest number of Obosi families in U.S.A. from the late seventies to late eighties. Biography: Mr. Amobi is a Howard University Alumnus; He is an independent contractor; a member of ODA-USA since inception and has served in several capacities. ODA –USA officers are elected by the general membership to serve a two-year term. The Executive Board runs day-to-day affairs of ODA-USA. The President and Vice President can only be re-elected for two consecutive terms in the same position. He is also the provost of Obosi Foundation, Dallas, Texas. Ota, Ire, Uru, Mmakwum, Uruowulu, and Ugamuma are the sons of Adike’s son named OKUDU. Ezele.Oba history trace back to Oba Ezechidebelu Okehi as the man from whom Oba town descended. BOD does not run the day to day affairs of ODA-USA. In the rare event of a conflict which makes the ODA-USA Executive unable to function, BOD will help to resolve the matter to avoid a total breakdown or void in leadership. Its roots, however, go very far back into the past where it can be traced to shawms of the 13th century. Maphill lets you look at Obosi, Idemili, … The History of The Oboe. These associations of Obosi families generated an awareness of where we reside and most importantly, how we are faring in this great land, USA. They are automatically exempt from taxations/levies. Houston was the first city in USA to have an organized Obosi family meeting in the early 1980s. History of Obowo. Historically, Obosi is believed to have been founded by Adike Ogu a great hunter. Graphic maps of the area around 5° 56' 49" N, 6° 52' 30" E. Each angle of view and every map style has its own advantage. Simple, accepting, kind, and peaceful. In a welcome Address, lgwe Iweka who traced the history of Ito Ogbo Obosi to hundreds of years ago disclosed that there is nothing spiritually fetish or diabolical in joining or participating in Ito-ogbo, rather it is used to celebrate their Octogenarians in a special way, saying that the festival is the highest festival in Obosi. Obosi lands includes John otu Obosi (now fegge) , Nkpor,woliwo , Enekwasumpu layout and all parts of awada. According to records kept by Okpala,Ezeani and Okpo who were direct sons of OBA who was the first son of Adike. Box 1413, Grayson, GA 30017-9998 USA. Founder & Geneology of Obosi Adike, the founder of Obosi, was the son of Okpala who had other sons who were permanently resided in Ojoto. The capital and seat of government are Awka. The school of health technology, Electrical Material Dealers Market, Anambra Broadcasting Service Awada Obosi and Minaj Broadcast International have been important in the development of the Kingdom. It was at that ceremony that Chidoka fed 5000 children, in a dramatic ceremony in line with the customs of the Obosi people. Subsequently, more advanced, German-style oboes spread throughout Europe. ODA President is the Chief Executive Officer and the Secretary runs the secretariat. DONATE. Nze Raphael Obi Ebozue, MBA, RN (Idi Adigwe):Biography: Mr. Ebozue is the Manager of Post Anesthesia Care Unit Massachusetts Dept. Emma Maduabuchukwu Ichu, Ph.D. (Omeogaa)Biography: Dr. Ichu earned Ph.D. in Information Technology; A software development consultant; Dr. Ichu is a member of ODA-USA since inception and president of ODA-USA from 1997-1999. So the first Eze in Obosi, Eze Shine was the first Obosi man to rule the land and that was about 400 years ago. The history of Onitsha is said to have begun with the migration of its people from the Benin Empire towards the end of early part of the 16th century as a result of a wave of unrest, war and displacement unleashed by the Islamic movement from North Africa. Listed below is the genealogy of ADIKE. Obosi lands includes John otu Obosi (now fegge) , Nkpor,woliwo , Enekwasumpu layout and all parts of awada. Obosi is located in the Southeastern part of Nigeria. The Obosi cosmopolitan areas include, but not limited to, Awada-Obosi, Okpoko-Obosi, Ugwuagba-Obosi, Ugbongene/Ogbodogbo-Obosi, military cantonment, Enekwa Sumpu-Obosi, Odume-Obosi, Achaputa-Obosi, and Otu-Obosi. The BOD conducts the general election of ODA-USA officers, and audits ODA financial records. “Ndi ichie represents families and quarters in the cabinet of the Eze Obosi. ADVISERS ON OBOSI TRADITION AND EZE-NA-NDI-ICHIE MATTERS. Engr. Its urban area has been projected to reach around 1,500,000 in Obosi family history, genealogy, and family tree. ; and a member of ODA-USA since approximately 2001. The Board of Directors (BOD) are representatives of the various local affiliates of ODA-USA. [1], Coordinates: 6°07′N 6°50′E / 6.117°N 6.833°E / 6.117; 6.833, http://www.world-gazetteer.com/wg.php?men=gpro&des=gamelan&geo=346014687, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Obosi&oldid=1016006915, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Chief Iweka [First Engineer In Igbo Land], Dr. Noel O. Ikedionwu (First Orthopaedic Surgeon East of the Niger), This page was last edited on 4 April 2021, at 21:38. Chidoka made the call last Sunday during the Obiorah Ike Obsi ceremony, a feasting event that heralds the New Yam Festival of the Obosi people. Just better. No one can say enough about his character because the first encounter with him would seem as if you have known him all your life. Onitsha is a city located on the eastern bank of the Niger River, in Nigeria's Anambra State. Due to the need to move closer to those they grew up with, stay closer to family members, or to be at a warmer part of the country, some Obosi families moved to Houston-Dallas corridor and Arkansas area. So the first Eze in Obosi, Eze Shine was the first Obosi man to rule the land and that was about 400 years ago. Other towns in the LGA include Achara, Amanze Umuagu, Ehume, Umungwa, Umulogho, Odenkwume, Okwuohia, Amuzi, Alike, Avutu, Umuosiochie and Umuoke. Obosi is a town in Idemili North Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria, West Africa. From the early 1980s, a shift started to emerge. Sylvanus Ifeanyi Mgbakogu – Publicity Secretary. The oboe first appeared in France in the 17th century. Presently Obosi Ukwala is situated in a hilly area, bordered by Onitsha to the North-west, Nkpor to the North-east and Oba to the south-east, all part of the old Idemili local government area, with the exception of Onitsha. Ito-ogbo is practically a celebration of the beneficiaries long The coronavirus is all over the headlines these days. In the 2006 Nigerian census, Onitsha had an estimated city proper population of over quarter a million people. Dr. Ike Nwabude – Vice presidentBiography: Dr. Nwabude is an Internal Medicine Physician and Wound Care Specialist; He is the Medical Director/Physician at NorthStar Internal Medicine PA, Dallas Texas; and a member of ODA-USA for more than a decade. One of the grandsons of ADIKE was also named OKPALA. This rallying cause brought out a need for a central organization and convention where Obosi people in USA could come and discuss topics of common interest. Oral history showed that Obosi people originated from Arochukwu via Ojoto. Okpala, Ezeani and Okpo are the sons of the first son of Adike named OBA. No one can say enough about his character because the first encounter with him would seem as if you have known him all your life. A tribute to a great friend – Ezekwueche His jovial and jocular nature was well known to all. In the past, your ancestors struggled with food scarcity; whereas, today, Americans enjoy an overabundance of … Its name was inspired by the term Omambala, the Igbo name of the Anambra River which flows through the area and is a tributary of the River Niger. Chief Nnamdi kingsley Offor, Ph.D. (Dikemba)Biography: Chief Offor is a retired Banker and Database Engineer; A member of ODA-USA since inception and president of ODA from 2007-2011. There are two prevailing legends regarding the parentage and origin of Oba Okehi. Fin. The source code for the WIKI 2 extension is being checked by specialists of … That's it. Although many lands of Obosi lands are disputed and renamed but the fact still remains that Obosi is still the original owners of these lands . Today, the oboe is recognised as a member of the woodwind family in the modern symphony orchestra. On June 19, 1865, enslaved African Americans in Galveston Bay, Texas, were notified by Union troops they, along with all other enslaved black people in the state, were free by executive decree. ADIKE and His GenerationADIKE, the founder of Obosi was the son of Okpala, who had other sons that permanently resided at Ojoto. ODS-USA is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, : Dr. Nwabude is an Internal Medicine Physician and Wound Care Specialist; He is the Medical Director/Physician at NorthStar Internal Medicine PA, Dallas Texas; and a member of ODA-USA for more than a decade. Biography: Mr. Sylvanus Mgbakogu is a career law enforcement officer based in Dallas, Texas. While scientists don't have all the answers as to the causes of the obesity epidemic, the historical timeline of obesity provides some clues to its origins. People that left Ojoto founded Obosi and Nnewi-Umudim. Anambra is a state in southeastern Nigeria. The people organize a triennial festival called Ito-Ogbo Obosi in honour of those who turned eighty within the three-year gap. Obosi people celebrate and honour them. Obowo, is a Local Government Area in Imo State of Nigeria. Find the origins, meaning of the Obosi name, photos, and more. of Public Health at Shattuck; He is a Member of ODA-USA since inception and the president of ODA-USA from 2011 – 2015. Its headquarter is Otoko in Umuariam. Ogbueshi Emeka Onuorah-Anuorah, Ph.D. (Ezedinobi)Biography: Dr. Onuorah-Anuorah earned a Ph.D. in Health Services; He is an Adjunct Professor of Health Administration – Walden University; the Director of Intensive Care Units – Veterans Administration Medical Center; A member of ODA-USA since inception and the founding president of ODA-USA from 1995-1997. 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