In the 80s with the creation of Abuja as Federal Capital Territory some Gwandaras left to create what is known today as New Karshi in Nasarawa State with a first class Emir, Muhammadu Bako III (PhD). Tribes And Culture : The Badagry People of Lagos. Kyuni-Umaru, who doubles as the President of the Mada Development Association (MDA) Youth-wing, advised his colleagues to channel and harness their energy, resources and endowment into promoting ethnic cohesion and a better society. Nasarawa, also spelled Nassarawa, town, Nassarawa state, central Nigeria. 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. This is my best part, i get Mama there wey dey supply me anytime, anyday.Religion: Christainity and Islam. It is apparently a center of connects. 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. Other monitory tribes in Karshi are Gade, Gbagyi, Hausa, Fulani, Yoruba, Igbo, Idoma and Tiv. Scripture Prayers for the Eggon in Nigeria. 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. 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) Thanks Blessing. Aura Sogo 1682-1700, 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. The Emirate has the Emir has its head supported by serving chiefs. It is located on the hills called KONGURU for security purpose. Wao. In 1976 Nasarawa became part of Plateau state; in 1996, it became part of Nassarawa state. Mamman had one of the earliest contact with Western education and was an educated traditional ruler. Government Secondary School Karshi was established in 1981. Its geographical coordinates are 8 49' 40" North, 7 33' 0" East and its original name (with diacritics) is Karshi. The natives of Keffi are very receptive, extremely friendly and highly accommodating; little wonder the town houses people from different tribes. They barely wait for rain to start cultivating/farming. Maizabo reigned for 15 years, and died in 1835. (LogOut/ Twelve (12) kingmakers are selected from the clans who serve as scrutiny for the selection of the first class chief. The Late Captain Moloney tomb is situated on a hill near Keffi. 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. At the beginning of the nineteenth century, Fulani herdsmen who had annually brought their herds to graze in the dry season on the rolling grass country of which the central portion of Nasarawa Province consists, were encouraged to settle by the fact that Fulani rule was rapidly spreading southwards. Alh Isma'ila Mohammed Danladi 1997 to date. You can also read and share other stories under Tribes-and-culture as they interest you. In rare instances a representative photo may be used. )szkKUfP*(@\2}`iv [}aY_G;d q0Em)i` V^K: V^\X> ,VklI#|-CI+$({8q7E*kbBdI9IfwVOH541Ls However, to preserve their culture, Gwandara Development Educational and Cultural Association (GWADECA) sprung up from Gwandara Youth Club (GYC) which was formed in Kaduna in 1970. Correcting the wrongs in the society with every chance possible. Nice observations. Although, these movement cannot be so traced with lucid certainty. I have been trying to reach you without success. << Abdu Zanga (known also as Abdullahi) died in 1820, and was succeeded by his brother Maizabo. Captain Moloney was a man of strong character and determined action. The Burial rites for the Eggon people is unified and have been passed on through generations. 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. Ibrahim Danbaba 1396-1416, You can reach me on 08098981330..Expectifg to hear from you soon. stream Although, due to work related activities, I have not been around the beautiful city for a while. Thank you very much sir. He added that the youths when engage can be a source of labour inputs as well as human capital in production which would lead to high productivity and bring about a reduction in crime. No person outside the Royal family, no matter his wealth and popularity becomes the chief, unless he is from the royal family. 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]. According to a Gwandara youth, The group now referred to as Gwandara were idol worshippers, alongside their kith and kin the Hausas. [2] The local government area has an area of 5,704 km 2 and a population of 189,835 at the 2006 census. This chieftain title is open to all indisputable Eggon men; basically from the three (3) major clans of the Eggon people Anzo, Eholo, and Eggon Ero. This article was most recently revised and updated by, https://www.britannica.com/place/Nasarawa. [21], "Nasarawa" redirects here. During the course, an ambitious Abdullahi (better known as Abdu Zanga) a Katsina Fulani, persuaded a number of cattle- owning Fulani like himself to band themselves to structurally take over the town. He then proceeded to Zaria to complain against him. The Koma people in Population range to about 61, 000 people, and their mode of identification is mainly their mode of dressing which involve the men to put on Loincloths while the women of this tribe put on fresh leaves, moreover, they speak a language called the Koma language. Keffi is wonderful to live in, its peaceful, the people accommodating & less expensive to stay. You are on point with your facts too. Nasarawa is a Local Government Area in Nasarawa State, Nigeria. Bawa Ara 1441-1460, The Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule, has lauded the forum of ethnic nationalities for organising a youth summit aimed at building bridges of unity amongst different tribes in the state. Muzzamil, what a rich history about my home town. Molaney hill/tomb. The postal code of the area is 962. The corpse would be laid in, heading the east wards as they believed that all men migrated from the east. Nasarawa was founded in about 1838 in the Afo (Afao) tribal territory by Umaru, a dissident official from the nearby town of Keffi, as the seat of the new emirate of Nassarawa. Economically, Nasarawa State is largely based around agriculture, mainly of sesame, soybeans, groundnut, millet, maize, and yam crops. I could remember my amazing experience on of that hill. 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. [12], Languages of Nasarawa State listed by LGA:[13], In Nasarawa State, there are 25 different ethnic groups. It is located in the north central zone region of Nigeria. Mohammed Bako became the first Emir of new karshi in 1981 expanding the Karshi Emirate Council. Nevertheless youre a genius or I can call you goru . The Eggons are largely. The Daka people are known for their skillful works of art and metal works. The Gwandara engaged in farming, hunting, dyeing, blacksmithing and weaving but western education and technological advancement have seen many abandon these professions. I am inspired by your work to give more details in the chapter two of my project work. 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. 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. it is quite inspirational to see people like you who explore our rich histories to enlighten ourselves. [6] Geographically, the state is mostly within the tropical Guinean forestsavanna mosaic ecoregion. I still come around once in a while. A freelance (creative) writer who uses his works to inspire other creative and productive fellows. The major occupation of the Bille tribe is making baskets and calabash as well as farming. These areas, in what is now Nasarawa state, include new Karshi, Ara, Tudun Wada, Masaka, Takalafiya, etc. The Fulani tribe is sometimes mistaken for the Hausa Tribe because they quite have a lot in common. He was born in 1900 by Aurah the son of Aurah Fadanku, the 22nd Sarkin karshi. Sokoto. These mineral resources are also found in Nasarawa State: Coal, Dolomite/Marble, coal, Sapphire, Talc, Quartz, Tantalite, Tourmaline, Mica, Chalcopyrite, Clay, Cassirite, Iron-Ore, Columbite, Galena and Feldspar[15], The state has a College of Education in Akwanga,[16] Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa,[17] Federal College of Education (Technical) Keana, College of Agriculture in Lafia, Isa Mustapha Agwai I Polytechnic Lafia, Nasarawa State University[18] Faculty of Agriculture Lafia Campus, a newly established Federal University of Lafia,[19] Mewar International University at Masaka, Bingham University at Karu, Hill College of Education Gwanje Akwanga, NACAP polytechnic Akwanga, Command secondary school Lafia, Command secondary school Rinze, Vocational And Relevant technology board, and many primary and secondary schools including the Federal Government Girls College, Keana, Nasarawa State is home to the Farin Ruwa Falls in Wamba Local Government area of the state. Readerslogue serves you information and enlightenment at your fingertips. Right here, we will discuss the Kanuri Tribe, the Kanuri tribe is somewhat like the tribe of the Hausas and Fulani in Adamawa state, meanwhile, the Kanuri tribe originated from Borno state Nigeria and hereby wandered into Adamawa state. The family members of the deceased shave half of their heads as a symbol of mourning and prevention of being attacked by the dead. He added that the language of the Gwandara people is reminiscent of their Hausa origin. Modern trends have changed the modes of marriage rites within the Eggon people. They also move from there and founded what is the present day Karshi Town in the Federal Capital Territory. 2016, Brief review of Gwandara History by Sani Musa Sarkin-Pada Department of Psychology Faculty of Social Science, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Karshi_Abuja&oldid=1136134883, Populated places in the Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria), Nigeria articles missing geocoordinate data, Articles missing coordinates with coordinates on Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. Farin Ruwa falls is one of the highest falls in Africa.[20]. [5] The state has thirteen local government areas and its capital is Lafia, located in the east of the state, while a key economic centre of the state is the Karu Urban Areasuburbs of Abujaalong the western border with the FCT. Tourists love to go hiking on this beautiful and high hill overlooking the Nasarawa Eggon local government and surrounding areas. Thank you. Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. The people are from Nasarawa State in central Nigeria. Ola-lawal Muzzamil Oladayo is a concerned citizen. This movement was initiated in 1945 by Alhaji Mamman Na-Aura, the 25th Emir of Karshi. Please that hill you mentioned, where exactly is it located, I would love to visit there too! 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. Obayaya 1727-1727, 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. I will let you know when next I make my trip into the city. /F3 12 0 R These people prefer meals made from rice, millets, and maize. % 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 Emir of Zaria temporised and appointed him chief of the still-to-be conquered Igbira country (the Kingdom of Panda) which till then had remained immune and independent. << In great need of spiritual renewal and commitment to biblical faith. This means preference to dance than conversion to Islam. This the High Commissioner (Frederick Lugard wasnt happy about. 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. 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. /F1 6 0 R In the pre-colonial period, the area that is now Nasarawa State was split up between various states with some states being tiny and village-based as others were part of larger empires until the early 1800s when the Fulani jihad annexed the region and placed the area under the Sokoto Caliphate as the vassal states of Keffi, Lafia, and Nassarawa. Clear. We (Corpers) have to travel miles to get our phones charged daily. I just hope that the security situation around Gitata is stable. The Bata tribe is known to be in Mubi, Numan, and song local government area of Adamawa state. A. F. Usman 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. The present Chief of Karshi HRH Alhaji Ismaila Danladi Mohammad ascended the throne since 1997 till date. He settled down in the circa in A.D. 1802, and built a village with a heavy stockade round it. The Fulani men are easily identified with their mode of dressing which is putting on a flowing gown referred to as the Babban Riga while their women are known to put on a blouse and tie wrappers. Ibrahima was a mere figurehead. It has some indigenous festivals and events: Another well known cultural and historic event in Keffi is the Sharo (Fulani). His mother was late Ama Amagwadu, a Gade woman from old Owa village (now part of Rafinkwara village, Nasarawa state). No people group map currently available. Its hard to tell which is dominant. Predominantly located in Lafia, few more at Akwanga, Keffi, and Eggon local government areas of Nasarawa. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. 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. /Contents 4 0 R 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. Facts can only be garnered from references to legends and oral literatures. /Parent 2 0 R Meanwhile, nothing much is known about the Fulanis apart from the fact that they rear cattle. Joshua Project may be able to provide more information than what is published on this site. /F5 18 0 R Muhammad Danladi Yakubu, a former Deputy Governor of Plateau State, Alh Usman Sabo Ago, among others. Na-Aurah also encourages farming, hunting and other legal businesses to be done in his domain. The predominant occupations of the major inhabitants are farming, hunting and blacksmithing. 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. Values for %Christian Adherent and %Evangelical (which determine unreached status) are often informed estimates, some more accurate than others. He pledged to always act in a way that would give others a sense of belonging, thereby promoting peace and unity. The Gwandara political system is similar to the early Hausa-City states. Tribes And Culture: The Ancient City of Keffi (Nasarawa State ). The word eggon refers to that hill which means "a good sense hearing". Nasarawa has a network of roads within the state, which link all rural areas and major towns. The Eggon Ero are mostly around Ume, Alizaga, Bakyono, and Arigbadu Sako. A peep into the history of the Gwandara an ethnic group spread across northern states in Nigeria, but majorly found in Nasarawa and the. Ibrahima ruled until the arrival of the British. The Fulani tribe is an easily identified tribes all over Nigeria because they are known for cattle rearing, though, cattle rearing is not the Fulani tribes only cultural heritage, but just a major part of their culture. Find a People Group, Language, Country, Resource. I hope to make some time to explore the town when work brings me to Keffi soon. Keffi has always been a home for me since my first visit. He joined the Ex-Sultan of Sokoto. Sharki 1416-1441, 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). He was succeeded by Jibirilu, second son of Abdu Zanga (Abdullahi). Each settlement has a leader either called Sarki, Sangari, Whurki or Seleki, with hierarchical structure made up of title holders. The town is also the cradle of Alago civilization, one of the major ethnic groups in the state. About your research and references, i will get back to you soon via mail. 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. 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. 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 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.

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