The Untold History of the Igbo People of Nigeria We weren’t able to create a summary for you. Refresh your page to try again. May 21, 2025 · Colonialism, slavery, and civil war tested the spirit of the Igbo —yet never broke it. In this documentary series, we uncover the truth behind one of Africa’s most dynamic and influential peoples. May 21, 2025 · Colonialism, slavery, and civil war tested the spirit of the Igbo —yet never broke it. In this documentary series, we uncover the truth behind one of Africa’s most dynamic and influential peoples. May 29, 2025 · Discover the compelling history of the Igbo people , one of West Africa's most dynamic and resilient societies, rooted deeply in southeastern Nigeria . May 29, 2025 · Discover the compelling history of the Igbo people , one of West Africa's most dynamic and resilient societies, rooted deeply in southeastern Nigeria . Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic ofNigeria, is a country in West Africa between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean to the south. It covers an area of 923,769 square kilometres. Igbo (Ibo), people living chiefly in southeastern Nigeria who speak Igbo, a language ofthe Benue-Congo branch oftheNiger-Congo language family. Who are theIgbopeople, and what makes their story one ofthe most compelling in African history?Discover their impact on Nigeria’s independence, their place in African history, and their enduring legacy in modern times. TheIgbopeopleofNigeria make up approximately 18% ofthe population.TheIgbo are an essential part ofthe oil trade in Nigeria's southeastern region. In 1967, Igbo fought with the Nigerian government to achieve independence. TheIgbo presently occupy the South-east and a substantial part of South-south geopolitical zones ofNigeria.