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4 unusual facts about Igbe religion


Igbe religion

Igbe religion, popularly known as Igbe- an Urhobo word meaning dance- was founded by Ubiecha Etarakpo in 1858 and has its headquarters at 11, Egbo Street, Kokori Inland, Ethiope East Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria.

It began as a pure Urhobo-Kokori traditional sect, until, in the 20th century with the influx of Christianity, syncretism was infused.

First, non-adherents find it less attractive because of the principal utilization of Urhobo language at worship sessions.

Though the Igbe extends beyond Urhobo land, the bulk of adherents remain Urhobo people and the principal medium of communication is largely the Urhobo tongue.


Kokori

The Igbe religion spread to many destinations beyond Kokori and the Urhobo nation at large.


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