The GbaramatuVoice was established in 2015 as a monthly tabloid published by the Gbaramatu Publishing Company Limited. It hit the newsstand first on August 2015. The newspaper’s sole objective is to bring to public glare what the management saw at the cradle of its formation as information gap and asymmetrical reportage of the activities and people of the Niger Delta.
The Kabowei Seigbein Cultural Festival holds a significant place in the hearts of the Kabo people of Delta and Bayelsa states. Rooted in ancient traditions, this annual celebration serves as a symbol of unity and cultural pride for all Kabowei communities. The parts of the kingdom in Delta State include Aven, Koloware, Taware, Akoware, Ogeinware,
A recent conversation hosted by GbaramatuVoice brought participants together to explore the nuances of night burials in the Ijaw land. This in-depth dialogue uncovered a deeper understanding of the cultural and practical facets of this long-standing tradition. Throughout the discussion, participants delved into the historical importance of night burials in the Ijaw culture. They emphasized
There’s a rhythm in the air, a spirit that’s sweeping through the Ijaw nation and beyond. It’s the spirit of “Ozigizaga,” a dance that has become a unifying force, bringing people together in celebration and joy. This enchanting dance, inspired by Chief Promise Lawuru, President of the Egbema Brotherhood, carries with it the rich tradition
Culture in full display at 2023 Amasiekumor Festival in Gbaramatu: The moment Amaseikumor, the king of all masquerades appeared from the river More photos from Amasiekumor Festival GbaramatuVoice captured the colourful moment on Saturday, April 15, from Oporoza, headquarters of Gbaramatu Kingdom in Delta state, during the grand finale of this year’s festival. See photos
PICTORIAL: Display of rich Ijaw culture and tradition at 2023 Kabowei Day Festival If you were at the Opukabu Primary School Field, Patani, on Saturday, April 15, you would appreciate the Ijaws for preserving their cultural heritage. The ancient city of Patani, headquarters of Kabowei kingdom in Patani Local Government Area of Delta state, was
[PHOTO STORY] Tompolo leads celebration of 2023 Bini-ebi Madinorbo Festival amidst pomp, pageantry The High Priest of Egbesu deity, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo aka Tompolo led the believers of Bini-ebi Madinorbo, the mother goddess on Wednesday to celebrate the 2023 grand finale of the Bini-ebi festival amidst pomp and pageantry. The three day traditional
Exclusive photos of His Royal Majesty, Oboro-Gbaraun II, Kponkpontiti Kpontiti, Ogonogbolo Kirigbolo, Udeji, Opuidisi (Aketekpe, Agadagba), the great Pere of the ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom in Delta state. See photos below…
Understanding the mystery surrounding Abadezongo spiritual pot in Odimodi, Ijaw community To the people of Odimodi community in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta state, Saturday, January 28, 2023, may have come and gone, but the echoes of what happened on that day remains. Similarly, to the young and old, male and female in the
Ijaw cultural heritage on parade as Ayakoromo community celebrates Olorogun festival By Asiayei Enaibo To the people of Ayakoromo community, a coastal community in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta state, Saturday, January 28, will linger in their memories for a very long time as on that day, the sensibility of the Ijaw cultural heritage
Odimodi community to witness mother of all celebration, as grand finale of Abadezongo festival holds on Saturday All is now set for Saturday, January 28, grand finale of the ongoing Abadezongo cultural festival in the oil-rich Odimodi community, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta state. GbaramatuVoice team who are already at Odimodi monitoring developments as
Jubilation in Odimodi community as Abadezongo masqurade appears 10 years after The people of Odimodi community in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta state, were in ecstatic mood on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, as the Abadezongo masqurade appeared on the first day of the four day ancient festival, ten years after. Some of the organizers of
Tourists, devotees, others arrive Odimodi community as Abadezongo Cultural Festival begins Well meaning sons and daughters of Odimodi town, tourists and adherents of traditional religions across Ijaw nation, were among those that have arrived the oil-rich community in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta state for the four day annual Abadezongo Cultural Festival which commenced
Colourful photos as Tompolo, Ijaw monarchs celebrate Ziba-Opuoru deity in Gbaramatu Kingdom Known for their rich cultural heritage, the good people of Gbaramatu kingdom, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta state, on Saturday, January 21, 2023, gathered in Oporoza, the ancestral headquarters of the kingdom to celebrate Ziba-Opuoru deity. The celebration saw Ijaw
Ayakoromo community celebrates Waibode cultural festival, reflects on 2010 military invasion By Enaibo Asiayei The people of Ayakoromo community in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta state, Nigeria, on Friday, January 13, 2023, gathered at the community square to celebrate one of their newly founded cultural fiestas tagged ‘Ayakoromo Waibode Masquerade’. GbaramatuVoice reliably gathered that
Ancient Ogulagha town wears new look, as Amanimi Warenimi Social Club plans Christmas Festival The ancient Ogulagha town in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta state, has wears new look, as Amanimi Warenimi Social Club of Ogulagha finalizes preparation for its first Christmas Festival and end of year event. GbaramatuVoice reports. The epoch-making three day
Requirements/demands for Ijaw (Izon) traditional marriage (bride price and items) NOTE: This traditional marriage list is from Akparegbene community, Ayakoromo in Ngbelebiri kingdom, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta state. Is it similar to that of your kingdom or community? Kindly drop yours here. For publication of your news content, articles, live event coverage,
Eze Ohali of Ogbaland marks new yam festival in Rivers By Usman Adamu Atabo The Eze Ohali of Ogbaland, HRH Eze (Dr.) Chamberlain Monday Nosike Igwe, the Eze Ohali/Ezeburuzorchi III of Ogbaland, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni LGA of Rivers State, has marked this year’s New Yam Festival/Egwu Ogba amidst pomp and pageantry. Even though the event was low-keyed because
The biennial Oghoje and Okposo Masquerade Festivals of the ancient Urhobo Kingdom of Agbarha-Warri started on April 23 in Warri, Delta State. It was gathered that Oghoje is the male deity, while Okposo is the female deity of the festival. The four-day festival has two sessions: morning and evening – with celebrants putting on traditional
What you should know about Amaseikumor, the oldest festival in Nigeria Amaseikumor Festival is one of the ancient enduring Ijaw traditional festivals in Nigeria. It is celebrated annually by the Ijaws of Gbaramatu kingdom, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, South-South, Nigeria. According to elders of the kingdom, Amaseikumor Festival came into
The date for the commencement of the annual Gbaraun-Egbesu, Ibolomobo-ere, and Amaseikumor Festivals in Oporoza which is the traditional headquarters of Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State has been announced. This announcement was done on Thursday by Chief Kestin Pondi, the Ibe-benemowei of Gbaramatu kingdom in a statement he
The people of Gelegelegbene, an Ijaw community in Ovia North-East Local Government Area of Edo state, on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, celebrated their annual Owu (masquerade) festival with several dignitaries present. GbaramatuVoice gathered that the festival started with masquerades displaying with traditional songs round the community. There were cultural dance performance from different groups and
By Ruth Oromoni & Success Yanki The oil city of Warri was in a festive mood as the people of the ancient Urhobo Kingdom of Agbarha in Warri South Local Government Area celebrated the Idju Owhurie Festival, popularly known as Agbassa Juju on Sunday April 18th, 2021. Some people of the neighboring Urhobo kingdom of
By Ebi Perekeme Preparation is already underway as High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo predominantly referred to as Tompolo by his admirers will lead teaming Ijaw sons and daughter across the nation to worship at this year’s Bini-ebi Madinorbo Annual Festival. The three days event is scheduled to hold between March 29 to 31 at
By Ebi Perekeme The Ebenanaowei of Ogulagha Kingdom, Elder (Capt.) King Joseph Timiyan JP, Agbonu, Torububor 1, has conferred a chieftaincy title on the Ibenemowei of Gbaramatu kingdom, Engr. Kestin Pondi. The traditional ruler conferred the title, ‘Dikeremowei’ of Ogulagha kingdom, meaning “visionary and a man full of wisdom” on Pondi, during the 15th Coronation
By Badmus Shina The Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State is set to celebrate one of their aged-long traditions next month. Heralding the coming festival, the Toibenemowei of Gbaramatu kingdom, Chief Joel Gbanale disclosed that the event would hold on Friday March 27, elapsing on Friday, April 3. The event
There is an urgent need for private businessmen and governments at all levels to develop the Gbaramatu and Ogulagha’s huge tourism potentials. This gesture is for economic development in the two kingdoms that are in Burutu and Warri South West LGAs of Delta state, respectively. For example, there is the Oburu-kiran, Olukperebu (Opposite Oporoza) and
By Shina Badmus & Enaibo Asiayei The Dein of Agbor, His Majesty, Benjamin Ikenchuku, Keagborekuzi 1, has described the 2019 Amaseikumor Festival as an amazing phenomenon and an auspicious event. In a chat with GbaramatuVoice on Saturday June 15, 2019, during the Amaseikumor, which is an annual festival of the Ijaws in Gbaramatu Kingdom of
Amaseikumor Festival: Where water spirit displays as masquerade Amaseikumor is one of the Ijaw traditions that has endured the test of time. Its celebration is marked annually by the Ijaw people in Gbaramatu kingdom of Warri South West Local Government Area, Delta State. Amaseikumor means good living, peace, unity, prosperity and protection to the communities
How Okrika women marry themselves We’ve heard about it in hush tones, on the corners of the streets, with the periphery of our ears. It has been in many a conversation reserved for the home, in this century of human rediscovery. However, no one seems to have the facts. Many have denied it. Women do
…Extends hands of fellowship to fellow contenders …Promise to build on the legacy of his predecessor Following the demise of Oba Emmanuel Omotumilara Eginkunyomi of Ese-Odo Local Government area of Ondo State in 2016 after his 23years reign, the kingmakers in Igbekebo, has finally elected Prince Dele Dabo as the new Odogun of Igbekebo kingdom with a
…as Seigbein festival witness thrills, frills The Pere of Kabowei Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Shedrach Peremobowei Erebulu, Aduo III, has restated his commitment to promoting the rich cultural heritage of the Kabo people. The Pere who stated this himself, during the Kabowei Seigbein Festival, enjoined the people to hold on to the traditions and norms of
The second coronation anniversary of the Pere of Gbaramatu Kingdom, Oboro Gbaraun II (Aketekpe Agadagba), took place on Tuesday, at Oporoza community, the traditional headquarters of Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State. The colourful event attracted a lot of dignitaries and men of varied means from far and near,
The former regent of Ijaw-Apoiland, Princess Joyce Ibimidun Adesola Oladiran-Ebiseni, on Sunday 12 March 2018 at Igbekebo in Ese-Odo Local Government Area of Ondo state, has appealed to the Ijaw nation not to neglect the Apois but to see Apoiland as a clan. She made this statement in a chat with GbaramatuVoice correspondent at the
According to the history of the Ijaws in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South West Local Government Area, what is today known as the Amaseikumor Festival has so many intriguing and sentimental features attached to it by its adherents. Regarded as one of the few enduring ancient traditional events in Ijaw land, the festival is celebrated every
