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Symbol system from Nigeria and Cameroon
Nsibidi /ˌnsɪbɪdɪ/ (also spelled Nsibiri, Nchibiddi, or Nchibiddy) is a system of symbols or proto-writing developed by the Ejagham people in the cross
Nsibidi
Symbols that communicate ideas but not language
There are thousands of Nsibidi symbols which were used on anything from calabashes to tattoos and to wall designs. Nsibidi is used for the Ekoid and
Proto-writing
syllable signs for Geʽez, Amharic, and Tigrinya, punctuation and numerals. Nsibidi (also known as "nsibiri", "nchibiddi", and "nchibiddy") is a system of
Writing_systems_of_Africa
Ethnic group in Southern Nigeria
well as the Nsibidi formalized ideograms, which is used by the Ekpe society and Okonko fraternity but is no longer widely used. Nsibidi ideography existed
Igbo_people
Niger–Congo language of the Igbo people, mainly spoken in Nigeria
adopted Nsibidi ideograms from neighbors such as the Ekoi or Ejegham people, which are symbolic but can also be used as proto-writing. Nsibidi is an ancient
Igbo_language
Ethnic group in Nigeria and Cameroon
for their Ekpe headdresses and the Nsibidi ideograms. The Ejagham are widely believed to be the creators of the Nsibidi ideograms and still use them as a
Ekoi_people
Nigerian artist
paintings and drawings, which reflect indigenous African philosophies of the Nsibidi and Uli art forms. Born in southern Nigeria, Victor Ekpuk's contemporary
Victor_Ekpuk
Native language of the Ibibio People
for the entire dialect cluster. In pre-colonial times, the Ibibio used Nsibidi ideograms, as did the Igbo, Efik, Anaang, and Ejagham. Ibibio has influenced
Ibibio_language
2022 fantasy novel by Nnedi Okorafor
sequel to Akata Witch and Akata Warrior and the third book in her The Nsibidi Script series. It debuted on the New York Times Best Seller list following
Akata_Woman
Religious symbol commonly used in different branches of Vodun
origins include the cosmogram of the Kongo people, or originated as the Nsibidi system of writing for the Ekoid languages from West and Central Africa
Veve
Ekoid language of Nigeria and Cameroon
the Bantu ki- in KiSwahili The Ekoi are one of several peoples who use Nsibidi ideographs, and may be the ones that created them. Ekoi is dialectally
Jagham_language
2011 fantasy novel by Nnedi Okorafor
nominated for the Andre Norton Award and it is the first novel in her The Nsibidi Scripts series; it is followed by two sequels, Akata Warrior (2017) and
Akata_Witch
Ekoid language spoken in Nigeria
regions of Nigeria. The Ekajuk are one of several peoples who use the nsibidi ideographs. Ekajuk at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)
Kajuk_language
Keazor and Victoria Keazor. He currently serves as the director of the Nsibidi Institute. In 2022 he became the chairman of Piql West Africa. He is the
Emeka_Ed_Keazor
Architecture of Igbo people
unique in its usage of symbolism, such as in its usage of Uli (design), Nsibidi, layout of buildings/compounds, trees which some at times planted with
Igbo_architecture
2017 young adult fantasy novel by Nnedi Okorafor
Okorafor. It is a sequel to Akata Witch (2011) and the second book in her The Nsibidi Scripts series; it's followed by Akata Woman (2022). It won the inaugural
Akata_Warrior
2005 fantasy novel by Nnedi Okorafor
a deep coma, only to be awakened after receiving the Elgort Serum. Nsibidi: Nsibidi is a windseeker who sells charms at the Dark Market. She mentors Zarah
Zahrah_the_Windseeker
River in southeastern Nigeria
of Sub-Saharan Africa 3000–5000 years ago, b) the location of where the Nsibidi Script was created, and c) the location of Calabar, one of the largest
Cross_River_(Nigeria)
Nigerian secret society
Nsibidi symbols, used by the Ekpe society
Ekpe
Westernmost region of the African continent
4000 BCE and 1000 BCE. Though possibly developed as early as 5000 BCE, Nsibidi may have also developed in 2000 BCE, as evidenced by depictions of the
West_Africa
Fictional country from Marvel Comics
is depicted as being written in a Wakandan writing system based on the Nsibidi writing system; the Wakandan writing system was created for the film by
Wakanda
History based on a written record
BCE), Vinča signs (c. 5300 BCE), early Indus script (c. 3500 BCE) and Nsibidi script (c. before 500 CE). There is disagreement concerning exactly when
Recorded_history
Nigerian painter and poet (born 1946)
artistic idiom. In the late 1970s, Udechukwu also began to incorporate nsibidi into his art. This design system originated east of the Igbo with the Ejagham
Obiora_Udechukwu
Traditional textile of the Igbo people
The cloth is distinguished by its deep blue surface decorated with white Nsibidi symbols, geometric patterns, and stylised representations of animals and
Ukara_cloth
Masquerade in Southern Nigeria
opponents and also to remove any vicious spiritual force. In some cases, Nsibidi Nnabo carried out executions of condemned people by order of the king (obong)
Nnabo
Ethnic group in Cameroon
peace in the Bight of Biafra, and its secret writing system, Nsibidi. The word, nsibidi, is possibly derived from the Oroko word, njibidi, which means
Oroko_people
the lower Cross river region. Ekpenyong is regarded as the custodian of Nsibidi. Ekanem - Ekanem is often worshipped alongside Ekpenyong but the worship
List_of_Efik_deities
syllabic Geba script. Ersu Shaba script Ersu Kaidā glyphs Lusona Lukasa Luba Nsibidi Ekoi, Efik, Igbo Siglas poveiras Testerian Used for missionary work in
List_of_writing_systems
City and LGA in Cross River State, Nigeria
needed][dubious – discuss] writing sometimes taken to be an early form of nsibidi. The postal code of the area is 551. Ikom Local Government is in the Central
Ikom
Nigerian American writer of science fiction and fantasy (born 1974)
to young adult with Akata Witch (Viking/Penguin), the first book in the Nsibidi Scripts Series, which was a Junior Library Guild Selection. The sequel
Nnedi_Okorafor
Nigerian painter (born 1954)
incorporates numerous uli and akika designs; more recently, he has begun adding nsibidi motifs to his paintings. His designs are complex, and tend to be based
Tayo_Adenaike
Ethnic group in West Africa
societies. Some of the oldest of these societies were Nyana Nyaku and Nsibidi. The Ekpe society is estimated by most foreign scholars to have been introduced
Efik_people
several others. Among the Efik, Ekpenyong is regarded as the custodian of Nsibidi. Although Ekpenyong is regarded as a marine deity, his spirit is believed
Efik_mythology
Early modern state in Nigeria
ones using folklore, oral teaching, ancient cravings, and through the Nsibidi. In Oron, every person in the community both male and female, except very
Akpakip_Oro
Family of languages spoken in Nigeria
for the name of Cross River State to be changed to Akwa Akpa State. Eket Nsibidi Ekpe Calabar Southeastern Nigeria These are varieties of what Williamson
Ibibio-Efik_languages
Nigerian artist (born 1994)
Kelechi Nwaneri puts on display has a unique feature- the use of uli, nsibidi, both ancient forms of communication to tell stories.” He was the artist
Kelechi_Nwaneri
Mythology of the Ekoi people of Nigeria and Cameroon
matters. Members of the Egbo used a form of ideographic writing called Nsibidi, variations of which were formerly found among other ethnic groups in southeastern
Ekoi_religion
Traditional calendar of the Efik people
was Akwa ọfiọñ. According to Savage, The national deity and patron of Nsibidi, Ekpenyong Obio Ndem was also worshipped on Akwa eyibio. Akwa ọfiọñ was
Efik_calendar
Millennium between 5000 BC and 4000 BC
needed] Though possibly developed as early as 5000 BCE,[citation needed] Nsibidi may have also developed in 2000 BCE,[citation needed] as evidenced by depictions
5th_millennium_BC
Ethnic group of Sierra Leone
Hollywood. 19 May 2023. Emeka Keazor, "Notable Nigerians: Stella Thomas", NSIBIDI Institute (4 November 2014). "West African Lady Barrister Called to the
Sierra_Leone_Creole_people
Animal-hide-covered masquerade crests of Nigeria and Cameroon
rather than identify a single ethnic group. Some light-coloured faces bear nsibidi signs or related graphic patterns. Their meaning was not necessarily available
Cross River skin-covered masks
Cross_River_skin-covered_masks
Scottish soldier and physician (1903–1993)
"Tracking Captain Savage: The Forgotten Pioneer of African Military History". Nsibidi Institute. Retrieved 5 March 2016. "CAS Students to Lead Seminar On University's
Richard Gabriel Akinwande Savage
Richard_Gabriel_Akinwande_Savage
and neighboring countries by a number of speakers of Manding languages. Nsibidi is ideographic set of symbols developed by the Ekoi people of Southeastern
History of science and technology in Africa
History_of_science_and_technology_in_Africa
Ethnic subgroup in Nigeria
society took a major part in Aro society. The use of the writing system, Nsibidi, was based on secret societies like Ekpe. Uri, another writing system,
Aro_people
Japanese kanji not in the lists of jōyō kanji
Ersu Shaba Emoji Isotype Kaidā Miꞌkmaw Mixtec New Epoch Notation Painting Nsibidi Anishinaabewibii'iganan Olmec Siglas poveiras Testerian Yerkish Zapotec
Hyōgai_kanji
2010 science fantasy novel by Nnedi Okorafor
Onyesonwu finds the Great Book. She rewrites it with a magical script called Nsibidi. The remaining Nuru men reach the island, kill Luyu, and take Onyesonwu
Who_Fears_Death
Precolonial polity in modern Nigeria
masquerades (e.g., Ekpo and Ekpe societies), wood‑carving, and the use of the nsibidi script in earlier times. Ibibio-Efik languages Ekpo Society List of ethnic
Ibibio_Kingdom
Ethnic group
many other delicacies which one can enjoy during vacation. Ekpo Annang Nsibidi "Anaang". Ethnologue. Retrieved 14 February 2019. Aluwong, Jeremiah (2019-08-25)
Anaang_people
Prehistory of the West African subregion of the African continent
4000 BCE and 1000 BCE. Though possibly developed as early as 5000 BCE, Nsibidi may have also developed in 2000 BCE, as evidenced by depictions of the
Prehistoric_West_Africa
Ethnic group in West Africa
ancient carvings. Meanwhile, the secret societies were taught through the Nsibidi. Oron people were among the earliest to encounter Western education in
Oron_people
Clothing associated with the Igbo people
southeastern Nigeria. It has a deep blue background decorated with white Nsibidi symbols, geometric designs, and images of animals and plants. The cloth
Igbo_regalia_and_headdresses
Ancient history of the African region
are most notable for constructing the Ikom monoliths and developing the Nsibidi script. Cradle of humanity Cradle of civilization List of kingdoms in Africa
Ancient_Africa
4000 BCE and 1000 BCE. Though possibly developed as early as 5000 BCE, Nsibidi may have also developed in 2000 BCE, as evidenced by depictions of the
History_of_West_Africa
Sierra Leonean doctor and politician (1855–1928)
‘Ed’ (6 October 2014). "Notable Nigerians: Dr. Curtis Adeniyi-Jones". Nsibidi Institute. Retrieved 23 May 2015. Lynch, Hollis R. (15 September 1970)
John_Randle_(physician)
Archaic script used in Java and Bali
Ersu Shaba Emoji Isotype Kaidā Miꞌkmaw Mixtec New Epoch Notation Painting Nsibidi Anishinaabewibii'iganan Olmec Siglas poveiras Testerian Yerkish Zapotec
Buda_script
Political party in Nigeria
‘Ed’ (6 October 2014). "Notable Nigerians: Dr. Curtis Adeniyi-Jones". Nsibidi Institute. Retrieved 23 May 2015. Sherwood, Marika (29 September 2014)
People's_Union_(Nigeria)
Writing system used for the Sudanese language
Ersu Shaba Emoji Isotype Kaidā Miꞌkmaw Mixtec New Epoch Notation Painting Nsibidi Anishinaabewibii'iganan Olmec Siglas poveiras Testerian Yerkish Zapotec
Old_Sundanese_script
2025 novel by Akwaeke Emezi
Quay, writing for School Library Journal, compared it to Nnedi Okorafor's Nsibidi Scripts series (Akata trilogy). Source Nominated for the 2027 Pennsylvania
Somadina_(novel)
Traditional designs drawn by the Igbo people of Nigeria
villages but spread through marriage or migration. However, unlike the Nsibidi, a system of symbols developed by male secret societies in Igbo culture
Uli_(design)
"Tracking Captain Savage: The Forgotten Pioneer of African Military History". Nsibidi Institute. Retrieved 5 March 2016. "CAS Students to Lead Seminar On University's
List of Sierra Leone Creole people
List_of_Sierra_Leone_Creole_people
Korean academic (fl. 15th century)
Ersu Shaba Emoji Isotype Kaidā Miꞌkmaw Mixtec New Epoch Notation Painting Nsibidi Anishinaabewibii'iganan Olmec Siglas poveiras Testerian Yerkish Zapotec
Ch'oe_Malli
Igboid language spoken in Nigeria
Arrival of the Portuguese, the Igbo had a pictogram form of writing called “Nsibidi”. That form died out, most likely because many of its users were members
Izi_language
aNiamey.com. Retrieved 2022-12-13. "Notable Nigerians: Stella Thomas". Nsibidi Institute. 2014-11-04. Retrieved 2017-11-11. "The Nation - May 17, 2011"
List of first women lawyers and judges in Africa
List_of_first_women_lawyers_and_judges_in_Africa
Oral and written works in Igbo language
the arrival of Europeans, the Igbo people had a form of writing known as Nsịbịdị, which was prevalent among the Igbo in Aro, Cross River, and neighbouring
Igbo_literature
founded the Association of African and Pan-African Studies, whose journal Nsibidi was the first Spanish-language journal of African social studies. In 2005
Antumi_Toasijé
Jamaicans of Igbo heritage
sold off to the Americas and Cuba (who favored them more and their own Nsibidi scripts can be known among the people and not amongst Jamaicans) from Montego
Igbo_people_in_Jamaica
Yoruba Nigerian lawyer
ISBN 9780226803470. Emeka Keazor, "Notable Nigerians: Stella Thomas", NSIBIDI Institute (4 November 2014). Sillah, N. (8 February 2013). "The ugly face
Stella_Thomas
West African population history
4000 BCE and 1000 BCE. Though possibly developed as early as 5000 BCE, Nsibidi may have also developed in 2000 BCE, as evidenced by depictions of the
Population history of West Africa
Population_history_of_West_Africa
LGA in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Mbökkö, and Ibom. Higher-grade members of Ekpe are known for their use of Nsibidi, a system of secret symbols used for communication. Ekong was a traditional
Uruan
Ancient settlement in Nigeria
Zero to Ten In the pre-colonial era, the Unyeada (Obolo) people used the Nsibidi signs and symbols to communicate with one another. Source Unyeada Fishing
Unyeada_Kingdom
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