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Migration · c. 1700–1780

The last Idoma leave Igala land

Between about 1700 and 1740 the last Idoma living in Igala land moved east and founded most of present-day Ogbadibo and Okpokwu.

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Overview

Between about 1700 and 1740 the last Idoma living in Igala land moved east and founded most of present-day Ogbadibo and Okpokwu. From about 1740 the Idoma paid tribute to Idah, the seat of the Attah and the spiritual capital of the Igala.[1],[2]Disputed

Dates and routes follow one published timeline of Idoma history; Idoma clans tell their migrations in many versions.

Who took part

What happened

  1. c. 1740–1780 · Idah

    Idah, spiritual capital of the Igala

    Idah, the seat of the Attah and the spiritual capital of the Igala, receives tribute from the Idoma.

Kingdoms involved

Sources

Every claim carries a confidence level: high (well attested), medium (one source or approximate) or disputed (sources disagree).

  1. Okopi, Jonathan. Timeline of Idoma History (from pre-history to 1960). Opinion Nigeria
  2. HistoNaija owner. (2026). Owner's notes on the reach of Igala, Benin, Oyo and Aro, the British conquests, and migrations (hintsPrompts/doc1.md)