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The Ancient Nigerian City of Finima and Its Unforgettable Culture

The Ancient Nigerian City of Finima and Its Unforgettable Culture

Introduction

The ancient city of Finima is located on Bonny Island in the Niger River Delta of Nigeria. The city is home to a number of notable landmarks, comprising of the Bonny Brown Major House, the Adum (Tamunobere) House, the Tobin House, and the Attoni House. The city is also known for its unique culture, which is a blend of Nigerian, Portuguese, and British influences.

The people of Finima are proud of their city’s history and culture. They are warm and welcoming, and they enjoy sharing their culture with visitors. If you are looking for an unforgettable cultural experience, then you should definitely consider visiting the city of Finima!

Abara Acrobatic Dance
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Seki Owu
Finima Area View
Finima Area View
Numonaowu at Old Finima

History of the City of Finima: The city of Finima has a vibrant history that dates back to the 11th century. During this time, the region was a thriving trading port, where merchants would exchange goods, such as ivory and palm oil. It was during this period that the first settlers arrived in Finima, and the city began to grow and develop, and later in the 15th century with European traders. The Portuguese were the first to colonize the city of Finima in the 14th century, and their influence can still be seen today. The architecture, the cuisine, and even the language is spoken by the native inhabitants of Finima all bear the mark of the Portuguese colonists. Additionally, during this period, the Portuguese built forts and trading posts in and around Finima, which aided in strengthening the city’s economy and culture.

The Culture of the People of Finima: The people of Finima are proud of their cultural heritage, which has been shaped by several different influences. The native language spoken by the people of Finima is Ibani, which is a dialect of the Ijaw language. Additionally, the people of Finima have a unique musical style that is characterized by drums, bells, and metal percussion instruments. Finima’s cuisine is also a blend of various cultures and customs and features both savoury and sweet dishes. Popular dishes include jollof rice, palm oil rice, ogbono soup, native fish soup, opopo (pounded yam and ripe plantain) and pulo-so-ngi soup. The city is also well-known for its traditional art, which includes sculpture, textiles, and pottery from ancient times, which have been lost to modernization. The city’s artisans are highly respected and celebrated for their skill and creativity.

The Importance of the City of Finima to Nigeria: The city of Finima is of great cultural and economic importance to Nigeria. As a major port, the city is an important gateway for the country’s goods and services. Additionally, the city has been a central hub for the international shipping industry for many years and is home to several oil production facilities. Beyond its economic importance, Finima is also an important centre for cultural development. The city has long been a centre for music and art and has produced several renowned musicians and artists. Furthermore, the city is home to many educational institutions, which have helped to cultivate a strong sense of pride and identity within the city.

Conclusion

The city of Finima is an important part of Nigeria’s rich culture and history. Its blend of international and traditional influences has helped to create a culture that is both unique and diverse. From its traditional art to its cuisine, the city of Finima remains a vibrant and unforgettable cultural experience for visitors.

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Finima Palace Commissioning

The joyous atmosphere in Finima Community, Bonny Local Government Area, Rivers State, has already reached a climax as the community prepares for the opening of the Palace of the Amadabo of Finima today.

The different strata of Finima society were clearly lined up to represent themselves at the event scheduled for 9 a.m. on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Sonia Suu in Zone 4, Finima.

Palace of the Amadabo of Finima

An urban development enthusiast who preferred anonymity called the palace as a “quintessential monument and an architectural masterpiece” that symbolizes the centuries-old business of the Ibani nay Ijaw people of Nigeria’s Niger Delta area.

Idatonye Lambert Brown, the former Public Relations Officer of the Buoye Omuso Brown Major House (BOBH) Asawo, confirmed to Finima Media Bureau that “the palace has 250 seater capacity palace hall, executive chamber, four bedroom quarters for the Amadabo, secretariat, security control room, and watchtower.”

Idatonye Lambert Brown

“I’m welcoming everyone to Finima Community today to participate in our excitement as we open our Amadabo’s castle for this and future generations to see the magnificent grandeur of our cherished community, the historic Finima Community.”

According to Finima Media Bureau, tranquillity pervades the town as inhabitants go about their daily routines unaffected by anybody, a scenario strengthened by the presence of security officers drawn from the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) Finima Division as well as other sister security agencies.

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INAUGURATION OF THE BUOYE-OMUSO BROWN MAJOR HOUSE ASAAWO

Newly Elected executives of the Buoye-Omuso Brown Asaawo: Left to Right: Boma Goni Brown (Asst. Sec.); Asoligha Alwell Brown (Provost); Michael Ibie Joshua Brown (Sec. Gen.); Igbiwari Prince Brown (Chairman); Dagogo Abietogha Brown ( Vice Chairman); Ala Henry Hart (PRO) ; Innocent Ago Hart (Financial Sec.); Tamunoipirinye Cross Brown (Treasurer)

INAUGURAL SPEECH DELIVERED BY IGBIWARI PRINCE BROWN, CHAIRMAN, ASAAWO OF BUOYE-OMUSO BROWN MAJOR HOUSE(DUAWARI) OF FINIMA ON SATURDAY THE 15TH OF JANAURY 2022

It is my pleasure my brothers, and fathers, on this very event because the newly elected Asaawo Sibibabo to state that we have now been made the chief servants to serve this magnificent fold and Buoye-Omuso Brown Major House (Duawari) at massive. In an adage that states “the journey of a thousand miles begin with a step.” I need us to know that this step is not only peculiar step, however a step in a proper route progressively. There are many proper steps in regressive route, and I pray ours won’t be regressive in Jesus’ Name, (Amen). Though, there had been relative divisions and leagues of factions amongst the Asaawo, our focus is oneness in uniqueness and brotherliness, and socio-cultural enchancment for neighborhood improvement and social integration, therefore giving the Asaawo the sense of belonging thus engendering synergy.
Our imaginative and prescient is individuals serving to individuals attain extra of their potential by way of well-rounded progress, private, skilled, and social. Our values are Leadership, Compassion, Integrity and Faith. This in flip brings our dedication to:

  1. Partnership and proactive responsiveness to develop innovative packages that meet the altering wants of the youths and the household normally, whereas contributing to the financial, civic, and cultural vitality of the neighborhood.
  2. Lifelong studying to intensify the attention of younger ones within the household to a number of paths for achievement, whereas serving to one another to pursue the alternatives most conducive to their particular person wants.
  3. Cultural range as a critically essential energy for teenagers and everybody to satisfy the altering wants of a multicultural, democratic society.
  4. Open entry to top quality complete vary of packages and providers acknowledged for excellence by leaders of business, trade and authorities will likely be inspired amongst everybody within the household as vital.
  5. Streamline the actions of the Ogbobiri-Asaawo of efficient synergy and coordinated operations.
  6. In line with the above, the membership of the Asaawo as acknowledged to be an integral of the entire Buoye-Omuso Brown House household each at home and in Diasporas.
    Today, we revel the triumph not of the candidates that received, however of a trigger, the trigger to maneuver Buoye-Omuso Brown House ahead in unison. No single looser on the pool misplaced. We all received collectively! It can also be pertinent to say that, I need to confess, the street had been tough, and the challenges had been excessive for the rapid previous excos, we subsequently solicit the assist and help of everybody to progress this nice House with out recourse to sentimentalities. I wish to implore all members, particularly my excos, to be diligent in no matter we’re doing, in order that our individuals can consider and think about us. With love, oneness, and God on our aspect, we will obtain the unimaginable.
    Leadership is our traits, Integrity is our watchword and Faith is what retains us going.

God Bless Aseme-Alabo of BOBH and Amadabo of Finima!

God Bless the Wari-Alapu of BOBH!

God Bless the BOBH Asaawo!

God Bless Finima!
ONE LOVE!