Ibola: a greeting that means welcome or good day.
I bia dule : welcome
Chokike : this name refers to God.
He/Him/His :refers to God
Sungu fish: mackerel fish
Town crier: someone appointed to publicly announce news all round the village.
Eleishiali: it means the land of rulers.
Riverine kingdoms: kingdoms known for their large bodies of water. Their main occupation is fishing like the Wakiri kingdom.
Upland kingdoms: kingdoms known for their many vast lands. Their main occupation is farming like the Ikwerre land and Ugbuland.
Lolo : a title for a queen.
O bu ihe ojo : That is bad
Nne : mother
Meka : thank you
Native healer: similar to a doctor. A person well trained in helping people recover from their illness or injuries by giving them herbs or using any other traditional method.
Cowry : a form of money used in the past.
May the day break : a way of saying 'good night'.
Nwo nne m : the child of my mother.
Ozuza leaf : a type of vegetable leaf.
Gberemene/ Amayanabo/ Igwe : these are all titles for kings.
Nwo m : my child
Dibia : a seer; a native priest
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Overthrown #ProjectNigeriaUC2017
Historical FictionOroma had always lived an ordinary quiet life.That was until her village was invaded.After being carried off as a slave, what more did the future hold for her? Never could she have imagined that was only the beginning.
