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'''Olu is a dialect of Igala language. Olu people are found in Ibaji local government in Kogi state, they are found in Uloshi/Illushi, Iyenle,Efeku, these three communities in Edo state, they are also also found in Ebu, Ikpologu delta state and in Anambra west LGA, they are found in Enugu and. Their main occupation is farming and fishing. Olu people scattered in Anambra state and its environs. |
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The aim of this research work was to investigate the real identify and origin of Olu people, and their locations in Southeast and Southsouth geopolitical zones of Nigeria. The research was conducted using qualitative research methods. One-on-one and phone call oral interviews were granted by elders, especially traditional rulers in some of the states in southeast and Southsouth Nigeria, with a view to getting their responses on who are Olu people, where are Olu people located in southeast and Southsouth Nigeria, and what is the real tribe and origin of the people called Olu people among the Olu N' Igbo people. From the results, it was discovered that Olu people are the people along the bank of River Niger and the creeks. They are said to be in Anambra, Delta and even in Imo State. Some of the communities stated by the respondents to be Olu towns are Nzam, Allah, Odekpe,Igbedor,... under the name of Olumbanasa;Ukwala, OdekpeIdeke Kingdom in Ogbaru, Ossamala, Atani in Ogbaru Anambra State; Onya and Ogbeolu in Illah, Onuaboh, Umuolu, Onya Kingdom, Aika, Ebu, Oko,Umuolu,etc all in Delta State, Oguta in Imo State. The results revealed that these communities have established kingship system even in pre-colonial period unlike some Igbo areas who were given Warrant officers or chiefs to rule the communities and also act as their tax collector for the colonial masters. Moreso, most of the Olu people practice Egwu afia or Egwugwu cultural practice, which is peculiar to Igala people of Nigeria alone as the Egwu afia ancestral spirit (masquerade) speaks and understands Igala language only even till date in these Olu communities. It was concluded that almost all Olu people are Igala people from Idah Kogi State directly or indirectly, or on secondary or tertiary migration, though there are some in Oguta who are of Benin origin, and still practice Benin traditional institutions till date. And that, though Southeast people are called Igbo by many people today, they are originally made up of Olu(Igala) and Igbo people.It was recommended that the study of the cultural practices in addition to the Egwu afia culture of some Olu communities be carried out with a view to assessing the extent of the preservation of those cultures in relation to the similar ones done in Idah, Kogi State. |
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|name=Olú |
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|origin=Nigerian |
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|region=[[South West (Nigeria)|South-West Nigeria]] |
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|language=[[Yoruba language|Yoruba]]|meaning= God, Lord. }} |
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'''Olú''' {{Audio|Olu (name).ogg|}} is a popular name amongst people of the [[Yoruba people|Yoruba]] ethnic group. It is usually the first three letters of the full name. |
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''Olú'' is a diminutive of "[[Oluwa (surname)|'''Olúwa''']]" in the Yoruba language and it can mean God, deity or lord,<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=uq6QBAAAQBAJ&dq=Oluwa+Yoruba+names&pg=PA62|title=Perspectives in Religious Studies: Volume I, Volume 1|author=Adelowo, E. Dada|publisher=HEBN Publishers|year=2014|isbn=9789780814458|page=62}}</ref> so the name 'Olúwale' could mean ''My God / Lord has come home''. Since the name is applied to people, however, god in the sense of deity or lord is what is usually accepted, with the word even being used as a [[monarchy|royal]] or [[nobility|noble]] title in certain parts of [[Nigeria]], [[Benin]] and [[Togo]]. |
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==People with the name Olu== |
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* [[Olubowale Akintimehin]] (born 1984), American rapper better known as Wale |
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* [[Olu Babalola]] (born 1981), British basketball player |
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* [[Olu Dara]] (born 1941), American jazz musician |
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* [[Olu Falae]] (born 1938), Nigerian politician |
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* [[Olu Fashanu]] (born 2002), American football player |
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* [[Olu Oguibe]] (born 1964), Nigerian-American art historian |
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* [[Olu Oyesanya]] (1923–1999), Nigerian journalist |
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* [[Olu Jacobs]] (born 1942), Nigerian actor |
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* [[Olu Maintain]] (born 1976), Nigerian musician |
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* Olu Fann (born 1989), member of the American rap duo [[EarthGang]] |
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* [[Olurotimi Akinosho]] (born 1988), Nigerian-American actor and singer better known as Rotimi |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Latest revision as of 14:30, 9 November 2024
| Gender | Unisex |
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| Language(s) | Yoruba |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Nigerian |
| Meaning | God, Lord. |
| Region of origin | South-West Nigeria |
Olú ⓘ is a popular name amongst people of the Yoruba ethnic group. It is usually the first three letters of the full name. Olú is a diminutive of "Olúwa" in the Yoruba language and it can mean God, deity or lord,[1] so the name 'Olúwale' could mean My God / Lord has come home. Since the name is applied to people, however, god in the sense of deity or lord is what is usually accepted, with the word even being used as a royal or noble title in certain parts of Nigeria, Benin and Togo.
People with the name Olu
[edit]- Olubowale Akintimehin (born 1984), American rapper better known as Wale
- Olu Babalola (born 1981), British basketball player
- Olu Dara (born 1941), American jazz musician
- Olu Falae (born 1938), Nigerian politician
- Olu Fashanu (born 2002), American football player
- Olu Oguibe (born 1964), Nigerian-American art historian
- Olu Oyesanya (1923–1999), Nigerian journalist
- Olu Jacobs (born 1942), Nigerian actor
- Olu Maintain (born 1976), Nigerian musician
- Olu Fann (born 1989), member of the American rap duo EarthGang
- Olurotimi Akinosho (born 1988), Nigerian-American actor and singer better known as Rotimi
References
[edit]- ^ Adelowo, E. Dada (2014). Perspectives in Religious Studies: Volume I, Volume 1. HEBN Publishers. p. 62. ISBN 9789780814458.
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