The Ogoni of the Eastern Niger Delta : an economic, political and cultural analysis from settlement to the present / Sonpie Kpone-Tonwe.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kpone-Tonwe, Sonpie, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Ogoni (African people)--Nigeria--History.

Ogoni (African people).

History.

Nigeria.

Physical Description:

428 pages : illustrations, tables, graphs, maps, charts ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Nigeria : Safari Books, 2021.

Summary:

The Ogoni of the Eastern Niger Delta are an ancient African community in Southern Nigeria, whose history dates back to BC times. Their history is rich in customs, traditions, economics, politics and culture, which date back to Herodotus, the Greek historian, who wrote about the "Silent Trade in West Africa", in the 4th century BC, a story also reported by the Ogoni in their oral tradition. Scholars frequently relate the history of West Africa to the coming of the white man into the region. The Ogoni of the Eastern Niger Delta shows that the colonialists later came to see a lot of innovations by the Ogoni; such as trade, money, industry, agriculture, leadership training, government, law, music, sea travel, war and more. [Back cover].

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: ch. One Data Collection and Methods

1.1. The Methodology of Oral Tradition

1.2. Ogoni Oral Tradition

1.3. Informants

1.4. Procedure at Interviews

1.5. Transcription and Translation

1.6. Analysis, Synthesis and Interpretation

ch. Two The Ogoni

2.1. Geographical Location

2.1(a). Climate

2.1(b). Vegetation

2.1(c). Occupations

i. Agriculture

ii. Fishing

2.2. Language

2.3. Culture I

2.3(a). Religion

2.3(b). The Gbene

2.3(c). Concept of Time and Space

2.3(d). Marriage

2.3(e). Divorce

2.3(f). Adultery

2.3(g). Life, Afterlife, Funerals

ch. Three Culture II: Origin of the Gbene Title

3.1. Introduction

3.2. The Distinction between the Gbene Title and the Gbenemene Title

3.3. The Importance of the Gbene to the Traditional Society

3.4(a). Prerequisites for the Gbene Title

3.4(b). Preparation for the Pilgrimage

3.5(a). The Journey to Nama

3.5(b). Supernatural Challenges and Encounters

3.6. The Rite of Kpa Bina

3.7. Conclusion

ch. Four Culture III: The Yaa Tradition and Social Classification

4.1. Introduction

4.2. Economic Activities

4.3(a). The Family System

4.3(b). Mode of Inheritance

4.3(c). Definitions

4.4. Youth Training in Ogoni

4.5. Pilgrimage to the Ancestral Homes

4.6. Field Activities

4.7. Presentation to the Yaa Totem and Mullet Banquet

4.8. Baptism and Separation Dance

4.9. The Yaa Marathon, Ritual Cleansing and Tree Planting

4.10(a). Conclusion

4.10(b). Recommendations

ch. Five Origin and Identity of some Niger Delta Place-Names I: Pereira's Very Large Village

5.1. Overview

5.2. Early Study of Niger Delta Place-Names

5.3. Early Description of Niger Delta Coasts

5.4. Data Provided by Early European Travelers

5.4(a). Geographical and Commercial Evidence

5.4(b). Demographic Evidence

5.4(c). Linguistic and Cultural Evidence

5.4(d). Evidence from Local Traditions

5.5. Conclusion

ch. Six Origin and Identity of some Niger Delta Place-Names II: "Moko" "Kuleba" "Others"

6.1. Introduction

6.2. Origin and Identity of Dappers "Moko"

6.3. Origin and Identity of Dappers "Kuleba"

6.3(a). The Towns of Kwuri

6.3(b). Effect of the Baan Wars on Kwuribue

6.4. Origin of the Duplication of Place-Names "Old" and "New" Calabar

6.4(a). Effect of the Smallpox epidemic and the Baan Wars

ch. Seven Traditions of Origin

7.1. Traditions of Autochthony

7.2. Traditions of Ibibio Origin

7.3. Tradition of Old Ghana Origin

7.4. Linguistic Evidence

7.5. Archaeological Excavations at Nama

7.6. Archaeological Dating from other Niger Delta Communities

7.7. Conclusions

ch. Eight Settlement of Nama and Kugba

8.1(a). Settlement of Nama

8.1(b). Settlement of Kugba

8.1(c). The Proto-Sii Settlers

8.1(d). The Founding of Wiisoro and Gure

8.2. Expansion from Wiisoro and Gure

8.2(a). The Founding of Konb

8.2(b). The Founding of Sii Town

8.2(c). The Founding of Gwaara

8.2(d). Why the Traditions of Konb are of Sii

8.3. Eastward Expansion

8.4. Northward Expansion

ch. Nine Settlement of Kpong and Outlying Districts

9.1. Settlement of Kpong

9.1(a). Kpong in the Early Age

9.1(b). Kpong as a Watershed of Expansion

9.2. Settlement of Tee

9.3. Settlement of Gokana

9.3(a). Emergence of the Names "Tee" and "Gokana"

9.3(b). Emergence of a New Language I

9.4. Settlement of Luekun and Bangha

9.4(a). The Founding of Ko

9.4(b). The Coming of the Ebani

9.5. Settlement of Eleme

9.5(a). Migrations from Gokana and Tee to Eleme

9.5(b). Emergence of a New Language II

9.6. Settlement of Boue

ch. Ten The Emergence of Kingdoms

10.1. The Kingdom of Nama

10.1(a). Matrilineal Succession

10.2. The Old Kpong Kingdom

10.2(a). Atee's Migration from Tee to Kpong

10.2(b). Establishment of a New Dynasty at Kpong

10.2(c). Background to Atee's Ascendancy

10.3. The Kingdom of Kwuribue

10.3(a). The Towns of Boue and Kwuri

10.3(b). The Founding of Kond Boue

10.4. The Causes of the Baan Wars

10.4(a). Rumours of Assault on the Northern Women Traders

10.4(b). Kwuribue and the System of Coastal Trade in the Sixteenth Century

10.4(c). The Course of the War

10.4(d). First Use of Firearms

10.4(e). The Change to Patrilineal Monarchy and Succession

10.5. The Kingdom of Gokana

10.5(a). Giokoo

10.5(b). Unitary State

10.6. The Kingdom of Tee

10.7. Bangha, Luekun and Eleme

ch. Eleven Economic Activities

11.1. Methods of Reckoning and Accumulating Wealth

11.1(a). Investing in Land Livestock and Poultry

11.1(b). Investing in Canoes (Transport)

11.1(c). Investing in Permanent Tree-Crops and Plants

11.1(d). Acquisition of Manilla-Type Bronzes (Kporo)

11.2. Agricultural Production

11.3. Crafts and Manufactures

11.3(a). Pottery

11.3(b). Smithing

11.3(c). Carving

11.3(d). Weaving

11.3(e). Salt Making

11.4. Trade and Markets

11.4(a). Commodity Trade

11.4(b). The City of Bangha as Centre of Long-distance Trade

11.4(c). Long-distance Trade and the Trade Routes

11.4(d). Impact of the Transatlantic Slave Trade

11.5. Conclusion

ch. Twelve The Canoe Industry at Ko and Long-Distance Trade

12.1. Introduction

12.2. Long-distance Trade and Canoes

12.3. Sources and Supply of Canoes

12.4. The Ko Canoe Industry Organization and Production

12.5. Implications for Economic Development

12.6. Conclusion and Recommendation

ch. Thirteen Early use of Money as Medium of Exchange in The Niger Delta

13.1. History of Money in the Niger Delta

13.2. Origin of the Manillas

13.3. Early Application of Money in Ogoni Economy

13.4. Definitions

13.5. Investing in Land

13.6. Investing in Transport

13.7. Investing in Permanent Tree-Crops and Plants

13.8. Acquisition of the Kporo

13.9. Conclusion

ch. Fourteen Diversification of Social Organization

14.1. Social Stratification

14.1(a). The Rulers

14.1(b). The Ordinary Citizens

14.2. Evolution of Political Institutions

14.2(a). Social Organization and System of Governance

14.2(b). Emergence of the House of Hunters

14.3. Formation of the House of Elders

14.3(a). Constitutional Changes and Membership of the House of Elders

14.3(b). The Role of Assobienee

14.4. Functions of the House of Elders

14.4(a). The Qualifications of an Elder

14.4(b). The Powers of the House of Elders

14.5. Emergence of the House of Lieutenants

14.5(a). Functions of the House of Lieutenants

14.5(b). Qualification and Membership of Pya Zuguru

14.6. Summary

ch. Fifteen The Transatlantic Impact

15.1(a). Ogoni at the End of the Slave Trade (1800

1900)

15.1(b). Trade Monopoly by the Delta States

15.2. Ogoni at the close of the Legitimate Trade

15.2(a). The British Colonial Conquest

15.2(b). Aftermath of Conquest: Ogoni under Colonial Rule

Chapter Sixteen

16.1. Conclusion And Recommendation.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 363-375) and index.

ISBN:

9789785769685

9785769682

OCLC:

1237631563

Publisher Number:

99988069670