"My Mother's tongue , My "ÈHÍ", My Home!

My mother, hails from a not so small tribe that have been in existence for over 300 years in the North central part of Nigeria!SHE IS CALLED "ÈBIRÀ" OUR "ÈHÌ"(home)From the time our ancestors migrated from "WÙKÁRÌ" in (Taraba state) to settle in "ÈBIRÀ ŌPÉTÉ" with the "ÀPÈTÈ" stool to symbolize our authority and originality Do not blame me! For I am about to unapologetically honor my mother's tongue, and my father's land!We are "ÀNÈBÍRÀ" people of behavior and morality and also gentility as a compliment. OUR SOIL IS BLESSED! From yielding the best " ÈNÙ" (yam) and "ÈCÙKÁ" (cassava) for food production and to having rich mineral deposits.We are known for our brilliance, hardwork, prestige and high self-esteem. And what have you heard about our "ÈBIRÀ"women?!Definitely beauty! It's in our blood , it runs deep in our veins our women are indigenous as our mothers has passed a talent through generations. The skill of making "ÌTÀ ÌŃÓCHÍ" on "ŌGÙNTŌRŌ" ( wooden traditional dress on a loom) A beautiful embroidery that feeds the soul with ambiance and a feeling of grace, or is it the beautiful bracelet "ÓMÒ" adorning my mother's wrist which was given to her by my grandmother .Oh! talking about our sweetly prepared meals, the "ÈPÌ PÀPÀRÀ"( Egusi soup) melon soup garnished with " ÚPÀ" ( soft cow skin) and enough "CHÀKÓRÓ" (local ingredients) dancing in it. From our native local dish " ÁPÁPÁ" ( baked beans) to our stunning natural landscape. "ÓKÉNÉ" is definitely an Eden for nature lovers from lush vegetation to sensational waterfalls. "ÈBÍRÁ ÓNYÀMÍ" (My mother's tongue) my language of identity rich cultural heritage and unity in our diverse culture. Like the "ÈBÍRÁ KÓTÓ" of Lokoja.The "ÈBÍRÀ ÁGÁTÙ" of Benue state .The "ÈBÌRÁ PÁNDÁ, ÈBÌRÁ TŌTŌ" of Nasarawa state .The "ÈBÌRÁ JÚKÚ, ÈBÌRÁ ÉTÙNÒ" of Edo state. I will pass into my children and their generations the night tales of bravery, wisdom legends and proverbs! My mother "ÓZÍ DÙ" (the child of a noble heart) "ÓZÍ ÁPÁSÍ" (descendant of the ápásí linage) passed unto me! "ÀVÈ DÍYÁ SÍ ÈBÍRÁ NÒVÍDÍ"!(Let's come together and promote our mothers tongue and culture)." ÀVÈ DÌYÁ GÁMÁ ÈKÚRÁYÍ"!(Let's come together , praise and expand our culture together).

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