This article is within the scope of WikiProject Igbo, a collaborative effort to improve the coverage of Igbo related articles on Wikipedia. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see a list of open tasks.IgboWikipedia:WikiProject IgboTemplate:WikiProject IgboIgbo articles
This article is within the scope of WikiProject Ethnic groups, a collaborative effort to improve the coverage of articles relating to ethnic groups, nationalities, and other cultural identities on Wikipedia. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see a list of open tasks.Ethnic groupsWikipedia:WikiProject Ethnic groupsTemplate:WikiProject Ethnic groupsEthnic groups articles
This article is within the scope of WikiProject Nigeria, a collaborative effort to improve the coverage of Nigeria on Wikipedia. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see a list of open tasks.NigeriaWikipedia:WikiProject NigeriaTemplate:WikiProject NigeriaNigeria articles
This article is within the scope of WikiProject Africa, a collaborative effort to improve the coverage of Africa on Wikipedia. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see a list of open tasks.AfricaWikipedia:WikiProject AfricaTemplate:WikiProject AfricaAfrica articles
This article is written in American English, which has its own spelling conventions (color, defense, traveled) and some terms that are used in it may be different or absent from other varieties of English. According to the relevant style guide, this should not be changed without broad consensus.
Latest comment: 6 days ago3 comments2 people in discussion
Can you prevent people with certain agendas from spreading falsehood about the term “Igbo” origin? Has nothing to do with Igalas. 204.197.177.13 (talk) 15:32, 28 May 2024 (UTC)Reply
It seems like some more research will be needed to sort that out. Right now, I'm afraid, the "Etymology" section is in a somewhat bad shape. William Baike's 1854 book is very old and it actually doesn't even say anything about the origin of the name; Meek's Law and Authority in a Nigerian Tribe is from 1937, so I have very serious doubts it reflects the latest insights into this matter. The Igala 'slave' theory is from a reliable and recent source – the library.bu.edu article also cited elsewhere in the section. However, having a more detailed and contemporary discussion of this topic would be even better. I'll check if I can find something. Gawaon (talk) 17:56, 30 May 2024 (UTC)Reply
I have now replaced the outdated information with a short summary of the discussion in a recent book on the name's possible origins. The Igala 'slave' theory is not mentioned there, hence it seems preferable not to include it. Gawaon (talk) 18:26, 30 May 2024 (UTC)Reply
