Mein-Ibe: A Critical Reflection on Traditions of Origin1
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science - Year 2018, Vol 23, Issue 3
Abstract
This paper attempts to reflect on the existing traditions of origin on the Ijaw ethnic nationality from the Mein-ibe perspective. Tradition of origin is synonymous with African history due to peculiar nature of her existence and the end to which it served the society. It had the idea of change, development and rich inter-group relations. Traditions of origin like the computer, was used to store information about the total way of life of the people. It also had passwords that were used to secure the files such as parables, proverbs, songs, kile, and other oral genres from external intrusion. Practitioners and other specialists helped to ensure the continuity of the practice of history in the society. The coming of Western and Arabic idea of history, formatted and changed the landscape of how Ijaw past was interpreted to the detriment of the mindset and worldview of the people. This piece advocates that, for the historian to fully understand or decipher the meanings to African past, a great deal of empathy, patience and zeal is needed to enable one get the true meanings of these events.
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Eferebo Ikaonaworio, Eweke Ezuwobomude Emmanuel
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