The Ekumeku Movement consisted of a series of uprisings against the rising power of the

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of the

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by a network of communities in present-day

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( Anioma region) of Nigeria. The British penetration of

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met with various forms of resistance throughout the country. In the south, the British had to fight many wars. This resistance is notable for its organisation, longevity, and use of guerrilla tactics. Rather than being a spontaneous uprising, the Ekumeku movement operated through coordinated efforts across various

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communities. Local leadership and traditional institutions played a key role in planning and sustaining the resistance over three decades. The Ekumeku Movement is a significant part of Anioma history, and stands out in Nigeria’s anti-colonial record for its structure and duration. Though often associated with broader regional resistance in southern Nigeria, it was rooted specifically within the Anioma communities of

, reflecting the political will and cohesion of these groups during the colonial period.

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*{{cite web, url=http://www.onwar.com/aced/chrono/c1800s/yr80/fnigeria1883.htm, title=Britain Nigeria Ekumeku Resistance 1883-1914, website=Onwar.com, access-date=2 October 2017 Conflicts in 1883 Wars involving Igboland British Empire History of Nigeria Wars involving the United Kingdom 19th century in Africa 1883 in Nigeria 1914 in Nigeria