Who Were the Izon? Nigeria's Forgotten First People

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:40:50 +0200

3,000 YEARS OF IZON HISTORY Nigeria’s First People of the Niger DeltaIn this video, we travel from the earliest days of the Izon people with archaeological finds, oral traditions, and ancient city-states like Agadagba-bou and Isoma-bou — to their meeting with Europeans, rise as trading powers, and bold resistance against colonial rule.If you are Izon or from the Niger Delta, please watch through to the end and share your voice: Did we get it right? Do you have stories or corrections we should include?🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications — new history episodes every Saturday.▶ Part 2 will explore colonial rule, Isaac Boro’s revolt, modern struggles, and how the Izon fight for justice today.📚 Sources and Further Readinghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/....Ijaw_peoplehttps://e #nigerdelta #nigeriahistory