Behold the striking portrait of HRM King Igbanibo WillBraide, Kombo Agolia I — Jike Jikea Odum Dum, the visionary founder and first Amanyanabo of the ancient town of Bakana (Oba-Ama), established in 1881.
A man of courage, strategy, and uncommon leadership, Igbanibo WillBraide led his people out of Elem Kalabari and laid the foundation of Bakana on its present site. With firm resolve and divine conviction, he transformed a humble settlement into a proud and thriving Kalabari kingdom community.
Today, Bakana Town, in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State, stands tall — not only for its storied past, but also as one of the largest and most historically significant towns in the Kalabari Kingdom.
Oral tradition speaks of his fearless spirit, diplomatic wisdom, and commitment to unity. His reign symbolized strength and resilience, guiding his people through early colonial encounters, trade interests along the waterways, and cultural consolidation across the Niger Delta.
His legacy lives in the festivals, customs, and communal pride of Bakana — a town that continues to honor his name with reverence. The echoes of his leadership still shape the Kalabari identity, reminding generations of the enduring power of vision and tradition.
A king not just of land, but of history — a name written on the tides of time and the hearts of his people.
Igbo History Since 3000bc
A man of courage, strategy, and uncommon leadership, Igbanibo WillBraide led his people out of Elem Kalabari and laid the foundation of Bakana on its present site. With firm resolve and divine conviction, he transformed a humble settlement into a proud and thriving Kalabari kingdom community.
Today, Bakana Town, in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State, stands tall — not only for its storied past, but also as one of the largest and most historically significant towns in the Kalabari Kingdom.
Oral tradition speaks of his fearless spirit, diplomatic wisdom, and commitment to unity. His reign symbolized strength and resilience, guiding his people through early colonial encounters, trade interests along the waterways, and cultural consolidation across the Niger Delta.
His legacy lives in the festivals, customs, and communal pride of Bakana — a town that continues to honor his name with reverence. The echoes of his leadership still shape the Kalabari identity, reminding generations of the enduring power of vision and tradition.
A king not just of land, but of history — a name written on the tides of time and the hearts of his people.
Igbo History Since 3000bc
Behold the striking portrait of HRM King Igbanibo WillBraide, Kombo Agolia I — Jike Jikea Odum Dum, the visionary founder and first Amanyanabo of the ancient town of Bakana (Oba-Ama), established in 1881.
A man of courage, strategy, and uncommon leadership, Igbanibo WillBraide led his people out of Elem Kalabari and laid the foundation of Bakana on its present site. With firm resolve and divine conviction, he transformed a humble settlement into a proud and thriving Kalabari kingdom community.
Today, Bakana Town, in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State, stands tall — not only for its storied past, but also as one of the largest and most historically significant towns in the Kalabari Kingdom.
Oral tradition speaks of his fearless spirit, diplomatic wisdom, and commitment to unity. His reign symbolized strength and resilience, guiding his people through early colonial encounters, trade interests along the waterways, and cultural consolidation across the Niger Delta.
His legacy lives in the festivals, customs, and communal pride of Bakana — a town that continues to honor his name with reverence. The echoes of his leadership still shape the Kalabari identity, reminding generations of the enduring power of vision and tradition.
A king not just of land, but of history — a name written on the tides of time and the hearts of his people.
Igbo History Since 3000bc
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