Abstract

This study is informed by the unique and attractive geographical features of the Apoi-Ijo, which provide the people with many occupational opportunities. The people of Apoi-Ijo are quite distinct from the Yoruba people of Ondo State, but are very much related to the Arogbo-Ijo. The geographical location of Apoi-Ijo and its uniqueness make it to occupy a special position in Ijo historical studies for two major reasons. First, the Apoi-ljo is the most south-western sub-group of the Ijo. Secondly, their blend of some aspects of Yoruba culture with that of Ijo makes them distinct from other sub-groups of Ijo. Migration from their ancestral home to their present abode was a natural phenomenon. It also shows resilience in their cultural practices and traditions. This is manifested in their dietary habits, dressing styles, ability to maintain their language and hand it down to subsequent generations with some level of acculturation, thereby making her different from other Ijo groups. Thus, this paper adopts the use of primary and secondary sources. Data collected from primary sources include archival documents and in-depth interviews of some Ijo people and their neigbours, while the secondary sources embrace the review of related literature.

Keywords

MigrationApoi-IjoAgricultureFishingIjo

Published in: Nsibidi:AE-FUNAI Journal of Humanities ( Volume: 1 , Issue: 1 , October 2018)

Page(s): 87 - 110

Date of Publication: October 2018

ISSN Information: 1596-5428