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The Past (Labar Zizigu) 2

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The Past (Labar Zizigu) 2 Marghi belief Finally, we must consider that portion of Margi belief which explains nature and the origin of natural phenomena, for these forces are as much a part of the world as its geographic features and its inhabitants. This must be done cautiously, however, in order to avoid the impression that these people are overly concerned with supernatural forces or even that religion constitutes a cultural focus as it is claimed for societies in other parts of Africa (Herskovits 1958:177). Gulagu market 1960 A "world view" entails the organization of both natural and supernatural phenomena into an integrated, meaningful belief system which underlies a society's conceptual system. It is meant to be literally a view of the world. It is the efficient integration of natural and supernatural forces into a single world view which causes the Margi, and doubtlessly many other societies, to appear religionless. For in fact "religion"--by which

An Ethnographic Bibliography of the Margi/Marghi

1857 Barth, Henrich.  Travels and discoveries in North and Central Africa. Vol. 2. Harper Bros. 1911 Alexander, D.  "Notes on ornaments of the Womdeo Pagans, who are a section of the Marghi pagans (female only)," Man 11:1. 1922 Temple, O.  Notes on the Tribes, Provinces, Emirates and States of the Northern Provinces of Nigeria. (second edition reprinted in 1965) pp.271-274 1931 Meek, C.K.  Tribal Studies in Northern Nigeria. pp. 213-251. 1959 Kirk-Greene, A.H.M.  “The mba ceremony of the Marghi,” The Nigerian Field, XXIV, No. 2 (reprinted as Appendix D  in  Adamawa Past and Present. 1958 by the same author.) 1961 Lembezat, B.  “Les montagnards du Mandara” (Section A), Les Populations Païennes du Nord-Cameroun et de l’Adamaoua. Presses Universitaires de France. 1961 Podlewski, A.M. “Enquête sur l’émigration

The Past (Labar Zizigu) 1

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The first known written reference to the Margi appears in the chronicle of Henrich Barth (1857). His criteria of identification are unspecified, and they seem largely defined in terms of language. It is clear from his work that there was a "Marghi" language--he collected vocabulary (Benton 1912, cf. Hoffman 1963:8-9)--and that there were speakers of this language living along the border between Bornu and Adamawa. He first encountered Margi some twenty miles north of Mulgwe] where they were described as having "adopted Islam and become subjects of Bornu"(1857, II: Map facing 351), but by the time he reached Mulgwe, where he collected the vocabulary, he was among independent Margi, and his map of the area from Mulgwe southward to Uba is labeled, "Marghi, a pagan tribe." The fact that Barth found speakers of a language known as Margi does not, however, necessarily mean that the speakers had a strong self-recognized identity. There are four points of evidenc

WICKEDNESS: The Product of Insurgency in Borno State And Entire North East Region.

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WICKEDNESS: The Product of Insurgency the Borno State And Entire North East Region. God will cure our land and return to its lost glory, HOME OF PEACE The insurgency in the Borno state is the product of wickedness practiced in secrecy of our homes, initially as a result of culture and later religion (spiritual) which metamorphous into the physical shred of wickedness as it is seen in the history of the region i n this national geographic article https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2015/03/150314-boko-haram-nigeria-borno-rabih-abubakar-shekau/# ;   There are  only THREE ways out of this problem!!! LOVE:  is  the building block of GOD… that is what GOD is made of!!! The cure. PRAYER:  seek God...  seek God…if u love, u seeks?? Seek God for the cure…seek Love.                                PERSEVERANCE: wait on God to cure our LAND, Borno  turn to GOD…leave wickedness, witchcraft, witchery, wizardry, cultism, fortune teller, seer, divination, sorc

Best Benefits Of Guava Leaves For Skin And Health

17 Best Benefits Of Guava Leaves For Skin And Health. Being packed with antioxidants, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory agents and beneficial tannins, fresh guava leaves are considered as a natural pain reliever. The chemicals contained in these leaves such as polyphenols, carotenoids, flavonoids and tannins can be extremely effective in treating various diseases. Due to its medicinal properties, guava leaf supplements are nowadays available in the form of capsules and guava leaf tea. 1. Aid in Weight Loss: Guava leaves aid in weight loss by preventing the complex starches from being converted into sugars. For this purpose, the carbs must be broken down in the liver for use by the body and guava leaves prevent the transition of carbohydrates to usable compounds. 2. Beneficial for Diabetics: According to research conducted by the Yakult Central Institute in Japan, guava leaf tea can effectively lower blood glucose in diabetics by reducing the alpha-glucosidease en

BRIEF HISTORY AND CULTURE OF MARGHI PEOPLE (3):The Marghi Zhiringu And Respect For Traditional Heritage.

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BRIEF HISTORY AND CULTURE OF MARGHI PEOPLE : T he Marghi Zhiringu And Respect For Traditional Heritage. Margi Native to Nigeria Region Borno State, Adamawa State Native speakers 160,000 (2006) [1] Language family Afro-Asiatic Chadic Biu–Mandara Bura–Higi Bura (A.2) Margi Marghi Landscaape: Marghi Babbal

THIS NOTION MUST DIE A NATURAL DEATH: IT IS TIME FOR THE SOUTHERN BORNO TO PRODUCE A GOVERNOR

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  IT IS TIME FOR THE SOUTHERN BORNO TO PRODUCE A GOVERNOR C onsider the table below showing the Distribution of the Most Notable Tribes according to their Local Government in Borno State; LGA Languages Askira-Uba Putai; Bura-Pabir; Gude; Kibaku; Marghi Central; Marghi South; Nggwahyi; Nya Huba Bama Shuwa Arabic ; Yerwa Kanuri; Wandala Biu Bura-Pabir; Dera; Ga'anda; Jara; Putai Chibok Kibaku; Putai Damboa Kibaku; Marghi Central ; Putai; Wandala Dikwa Shuwa Arabic Gwoza Cineni; Dghwede; Glavda; Guduf-Gava; Gvoko; Hide; Yerwa Kanuri; Lamang; Mafa; Sukur; Waja; Wandala; Marghi South Hawul Hwana; Putai Jilbe town Jilbe Kaga Yerwa Kanuri; Putai; Marghi South