In this powerful interview, I host Prince Chukwuemeka Onyesoh, Oba Agbalanze na Nri, as he unveils the 12 remarkable legacies the ancient Nri Dynasty gifted to the Igbo people.
From spiritual purity, non-violence, human dignity, and the Ozo institution to the Igbo, creation of the four market days in Igboland, lunar calendar, agricultural cycle, and the unified age-grade system—this episode dives deep into the roots of Igbo civilization and identity.
A must-watch for anyone passionate about Igbo history, culture, and heritage!
00:00 - intro
02:22 - Disclaimer
03:38 - Ife Nri Mere Igbo di Uzo Iri n'ibuo
03:47 - He gave Igbo the pride in leadership
04:23 - Nke mbu wu the igbo market days
04:42: - Igbo Lunar Calender
06:51 - Aro, the year
07:41 - The Agriculture
07:48 - Title taken
07:52 - Pacifist Traditional worship
08:43 - The sanctity of human life
09:27 - Unification of Igboland under a hegemony
10:03 - The concept of all kind and merciful God
10:18 - Unified Age Grade System
10:57 - A Democratic Theocracy Protected by religious Sanctions
13:11 - Non-Violence and peace as mantra in governance
14:15 - A published Report by Netherlands Embassy in 2010
16:56 - Nri is the oldest kingship in Nigeria
17:27 - Sending Natural forces for sanction
18:43 - Ikpu Aro
19:22 - My father commanded the Aba Women Riot in 1930
21:37 - The roles of Nri Dynasty during the Transatlantic Slave Trade
22:25 - The story about Okorie Ijeoma, an Aro Slave Raider
24:24 - The founding of Aro Confederacy created problem for Nri movement in Igboland
29:07 - The Key Takeaway
CREDITS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:
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GUEST ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND CONSENT
Ndigbo Viva thanks Prince. Chukwuemeka Onyesoh for sharing valuable insights that have enriched our mission to advance Igbo civilization.
This video was made with the informed consent of Prince. C. Onyesoh for sharing valuable insights that have enriched our mission to advance Igbo civilization. i in line with YouTube Policies. All views expressed remain those of Prince. C. Onyesoh does not represent the position of Ndigbo Viva.
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INTRO MUSIC SOURCE
Title: “Guts Before Glory” by Naem Sparta (RetroSynth Records, 17 Jul 2025): musicbrainz.org/recording/31f4d30d-31eb-4e84-8ac8-59aaf818783e
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TEAM ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Host: Akachukwu Nwankpo (Oputaifeadi)
Visual Editing: Emeka Okorie
Blog Website Mgt: Chukwukadibia Ekene
Research support: Esther Ime
Recorded at Ndigbo Viva Studios, Enugu.
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