The Igala kingdom, with its capital at Idah, has a history that dates back several centuries. It is believed that the Igala people migrated from the Benin Kingdom, which is evident in the cultural and linguistic similarities shared between the two groups. The kingdom reached its zenith between the 15th and 17th centuries under the leadership of powerful rulers known as "Attah Igala." The Attah is both a spiritual and political leader, commanding respect and wielding considerable influence over the kingdom.
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The Igala people are one of the prominent ethnic groups in Nigeria, primarily located in Kogi State in the north-central part of the country. They have a rich cultural heritage and a distinct language known as Igala, which belongs to the Volta-Niger branch of the Niger-Congo language family. The Igala people are historically significant, with their roots tracing back to the old Benin Kingdom and connections to the Jukun and Idoma peoples.
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The origin of IGALA ... Who is an Attah of Igala ?Attah means father, he is the father of Igala people. The institution started only with the Igala but later became a household name with even amongst other tribes.
Attah institution was fashioned after God. He was said to have absolute powers. Just as God is supreme and his decision is final so was Attah before colonial rule. The women greet him:- Amideju, mideju, ami leku, mileku. (if Attah says I should live, I live, if he say I should die, I die). All Attahs profess this that they are creatures of God and that they themselves are gods. In the palace (court) of Attah, no