The Ndoni people are part of the larger group known as Ndi Osimili, or ‘the people of the Niger.’
A Titled Igbo Woman from Ndoni, Present-Day Rivers State, Nigeria, in the Late 19th Century (1897/99) The Ndoni people are part of the larger group known as Ndi Osimili, or ‘the people of the Niger.’ They are also considered Oru and Ogbasu (Ogbaru) people. Distinguished by their rich cultural heritage and strong communal bonds, the Ndoni community has a significant cultural identity. Onikwu (also pronounced “Oniukwu”) is an Igbo-speaking community within Rivers State, Nigeria. Located approximately 6.4 km from Ndoni town, Onikwu is a self-contained district within Ndoni. The Onikwu/Ndoni people belong to the Anioma subgroup, which spans present-day Delta State and Edo State. The Ndoni people have historical ties to Ika, a region within Igboland, and they share linguistic and cultural similarities with other Igbo subgroups such as the Ikwerre, Anioma, Ika, Ekpeye, Umuoji, Ngwa, Ohuhu, Waawa, Ezaa, and Mgbo people. Historically, the Ndoni have been known for their agriculture, fishing, ...