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  1. en.wikipedia.org

    Arochukwu Local Government Area, sometimes referred to as Arochuku or Aro Oke-Igbo, is the third largest local government area in Abia State (after Aba and Umuahia) in southeastern Nigeria and homeland of the Igbo subgroup, Aro people. [3]It is composed of five clans namely Abam, Aro, Ihechiowa, Ututu and Isu.Arochukwu is a principal historic town in Igbo land.
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    The Aro Confederacy (1640-1902) was a political union orchestrated by the Aro people, an Igbo subgroup, centered in Arochukwu in present-day southeastern Nigeria.The Aro Confederacy kingdom was founded after the beginning of the Aro-Ibibio Wars.Their influence and presence was all over Eastern Nigeria, lower Middle Belt, and parts of present-day Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea during the 18th ...
  4. britannica.com

    Arochukwu, town, Abia state, southern Nigeria.It lies along the road from Calabar to Umuahia.Arochukwu was the headquarters of the Aro, an Igbo (Ibo) subgroup that dominated southeastern Nigeria in the 18th and 19th centuries. It was the seat of the sacred Chuku shrine, the source of a much-feared oracle (called Long Juju by the Europeans) that acted as a judge for the Igbo supreme deity ...
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    The Arochukwu kingdom was founded with Akuma as its first king or EzeAro. After Akuma died, the Igbo took over the throne starting with Nnachi's son Oke Nnachi in 1720. Many changes occurred as Arochukwu expanded into 19 city-states due to the increasing population and Aro colonies were forming throughout the area now known as Southern Nigeria.
  6. newworldencyclopedia.org

    The Arochukwu Kingdom was an economical, political, and oracular center as it was home of the powerful Long Juju oracle, the Aro King, Chiefs, and High Priests. Contents. ... Rise and fall of the Arochukwu Empire, 1400-1902: perspective for the 21st century. Enugu, NG: Fourth Dimension Pub. Co ISBN 978-9781564147;
  7. arochukwublog.com

    Mar 4, 2024Arochukwu Kingdom is a rich tapestry of culture and tradition, comprising 19 distinct villages, each with its own unique character. These villages, also known by alternative names or nicknames, are the backbone of Arochukwu's heritage. Aro Okeigbo Blog is dedicated to providing insight into the Arochukwu Local Government Area and its cultural ...
  8. arochukwu.info

    This formed the alliance of 19 new and old states in the area known as the Arochukwu kingdom around 1650-1700. The first king (or Eze Aro) of a unified Arochukwu was Akuma but after his death, Oke Nnachi took over and his descendants have the throne to this day. Slave trade hit the hinterland around the same time.
  9. arochukwublog.com

    Oct 6, 2023Arochukwu's history involves a series of wars and conflicts with the native Ibibio people. These wars had a significant impact on the town, influencing its culture and traditions. One important event was the capture and death of the Ibibio warriors' leader in Oror village, which led to the village gaining prominence as a chieftaincy center.
  10. vanguardngr.com

    5 days agoFor five days from December 24, 2024, the Arochukwu ancient kingdom in Abia State was the cynosure of a cultural throwback, glamour, and spiritual reawakening. It was the 2024 edition of Aro Day ...
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  1. Arochukwu

    Local government area of Nigeria

    Arochukwu Local Government Area, sometimes referred to as Arochuku or Aro Oke-Igbo, is the third largest local government area in Abia State in southeastern Nigeria and homeland of the Igbo subgroup, Aro people. It is composed of five clans namely Abam, Aro, Ihechiowa, Ututu and Isu. Arochukwu is a principal historic town in Igbo land. It was also one of the cities in the Southern protectorate targeted by the British colonial government. Several historic tourist sites exist in the city. The mystic Ibini Ukpabi shrine, the slave routes and other relics of the slave trade era are frequently visited by tourists. It is also in the food belt of Abia state where most of the staple foods are produced. Wikipedia

    StateAbia State
    Composition5 clans
    TypeMonarchy (One of the few Igbo kingdoms in Nigeria, which practices the monarchical system of government)
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