The Yoruba Origin of Ebonyi Name

Posted: 2025-05-16 12:30:35 UTC

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The text explains the Yoruba origin of the name Ebonyi, stating that it was derived from the phrase 'Ebo nyi,' which means 'the sacrifice spins,' after a group of Yorubas sent to explore cannibal lands made a sacrifice.

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Yoruba settlement in Enugu

Origin of the name Ebonyi from 'Ebo nyi'

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Exploring cannibal lands

Making a sacrifice to determine settlement

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