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Isu

Male 1532 - 1610  (78 years)


  • Name Isu 
    Birth 1532 
    Gender Male 
    Also Known As Isu Ikenga 
    Individual ID 88851963AD3D49CD87F0D6A8AEBFA5C2528F 
    Death 1610 
    Person ID I319  Igbo Genealogy
    Last Modified 17 Aug 2015 

    Father Ikenga
              b. 1503  
              d. 1577 (Age 74 years) 
    Mother Ifite
              b. 1508  
              d. 1587 (Age 79 years) 
    Marriage Yes, date unknown 
    Family ID DC5AF0FE496343BB8FB55CD298A7B723597D 
    Siblings 3 brothers 
    Family ID F75  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family ID 9D3F3B4AA8204C87B312E59AAB20F6A3A485 
    Children 
     1. ISU Ezeana  
              d. Yes, date unknown
    Family ID F76  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 10 May 2015 


Preserving Nigerian Heritage

Nigeria, known for its rich cultural diversity, is home to over 200 million people representing more than 250 ethnic groups, each with a unique history and lineage. From the ancient Benin Kingdom to the revered Sokoto Caliphate, Nigeria’s historical landscape is woven with stories of resilience, migration, and unity in diversity. Yet, as modernity and urbanization sweep across the nation, many ancestral stories are at risk of fading into obscurity.

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Genealogy, the study of family history and ancestry, provides a profound sense of identity and connection to one’s roots. In Nigeria, where family lineage and heritage have always been paramount, tracing ancestry connects individuals to their communities, cultures, and shared values.

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A Repository for 200 Million Stories

Our platform is embarking on an ambitious journey to document and profile the genealogies of Nigeria’s diverse population. Through comprehensive family trees, oral histories, and archival records, we aim to profile 200 million Nigerians, establishing a centralized hub for Nigerian family history.