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Nigerian confratenity

Neo Black Movement of Africa
NBM
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FoundedJuly 7, 1977; 47 years ago (1977-07-07)
University of Benin (Nigeria)
TypeConfraternity
AffiliationIndependent
StatusActive
EmphasisPan-Africanism
ScopeInternational
Motto"Social Justice and Equality/Equity for all"
Colors  White,   Black, and   Yellow
SymbolBlack Axe and chains
Members1,000,000 lifetime
NicknameNBM of Africa
HeadquartersAmagba, Benin City, Edo State
Nigeria
Websitenbmofafrica.org

The Neo Black Movement of Africa is an international confraternity. It was established in 1977 at the University of Benin in Nigeria as part of the Pan-African movement.

History

On July 7, 1977, nine students from the University of Benin, led by Nicholas Idemudia started the Neo Black Movement of Africa (NBM), a male brotherhood focused on "intellectual radicalism in pursuit of Pan-African struggles." With the support of M. Angulu Onwuejiogwu, a professor of history and anthropology at the university, the founders of the NBM were:

  • Marvel Akpoyibo
  • Uche Alumona
  • Tokunbo Brown
  • Gbolahom Dosunmu
  • Godwin Ehigiator
  • Nicholas Idemudia
  • Bernard Ojishua
  • Olagungu Ojo
  • John Okogie

The NBM formed as a response to the reported excesses of National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates), a similar group established in 1952. NBM became a prominent group at many universities in Nigeria during the 1980s. Its leaders then decided to connect with the Neo black movement of Africa, calling itself a brotherhood focusing on black realism and determinism.

The Neo-Black Movement of Africa was registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission under the Company and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) on February 24, 1994, with registration No 7729. As of 2024, it has around one million members. Its headquarters are in Amagba, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.

Symbols

Members of the Neo Black Movement of Africa, 2011

The NBM's motto is "Social Justice and Equality/Equity for all." Its symbol is a black axe above two hands in chains, symbolically smashing the shackles of colonialism. This represents its readiness to confront difficult tasks and to break social injustice, along with other vices that limit humanity's progress.

Its colors are white, black, and yellow. Members wear white shirts, black pants, a yellow tie, and headgear consisting of a yellow ribbon. White represents harmony and purity of the body and mind, black represents sympathy with the Black race, and yellow represents the intelligence of its members.

Activities

NBM's activities encourage African art, culture, and traditions, along with global peace. It holds a national convention annually in March. Members participate in "jollification", an event featuring Egede drums, music, and dancing. At the end of each year, the group hosts Black/African Nights that are open to non-members of all genders. Members participate in at least one charitable activity each year. Its priorities include climate change, education, food sovereignty, health, indigenous people, and water.

Controversies and member misconduct

See also: Black Axe (confraternity)

In February 2024, the Neo Black Movement of Africa publicly disassociated itself from the Black Axe, a criminal subgroup of the confraternity that formed in 1994. In January 2024, NBM published a list of 24 expelled members who were associated with Black Axe, followed by a list of 27 expelled members in July 2024. The latter included four former NBM national presidents. However, various publications refer to NBM and Black Axe as synonymous, including the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada. In April 2024, reporter Biaca Bridger wrote, "Due to the secretive nature of the group it is difficult to ascertain the alleged links between the Neo-Black Movement and Black Axe. However, throughout Nigeria, the two groups are synonymous, with their members taking part in organized crime, human trafficking and money laundering."

Chapters

NBM refers to its campus chapters as temples. As of 2013, its temples were at the following Nigerian colleges and universities, with active chapters indicated in bold and inactive chapters and institutions in italics.

Chapter Charter date Institution Location Status References
Futa Jallon July 7, 1977 University of Benin, Ugbowo Campus Benin City, Edo State Active
Adamawa Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu Enugu, Enugu State Active
Agemo Tai Solarin University of Education Ijebu Ode, Ogun State Active
Agulu Lake Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education Owerri, Imo State Active
Ajayi Crowther Kogi State Polytechnic Lokoja, Kogi State Active
Alabata Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta Abeokuta, Ogun State Active
Amba loko College of Education, Katsina-Ala Katsina-Ala, Benue State Active
Asa Kwara State Polytechnic Ilorin, Kwara State Active
Ashanti Delta State University of Science and Technology Ozoro, Delta State Active
Azania College of Education, Warri Warri, Delta State Active
Bakassi University of Cross River State Calabar, Cross River State Active
Barkin Kada Kaduna Polytechnic Kaduna, Kaduna State Active
Benikrukru Rivers State University Port Harcourt, Rivers State Active
Bermuda 1 University of Nigeria, Nsukka Campus Nsukka, Enugu State Active
Bermuda 2 University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus Enugu, Enugu State Active
Biafra Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic Unwana, Ebonyi State Active
Damissa Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Kaduna State Active
Egbesu Niger Delta University, Yenagoa Campus Yenagoa, Bayelsa State Active
Ekamba Uyo City Polytechnic Uyo, Akwa Ibom State Active
Ekpe Abia State Polytechnic Aba, Abia State Active
El-Kanemi Benue State Polytechnic Okpokwu, Benue State Active
Eluku Lagos State University of Science and Technology Ikorodu, Lagos State Active
Ese-Ovia Benin Polytechnic Benin City, Edo State Active
Eti-oni Osun State College of Technology Esa-Oke, Osun State Active
Eti-Osa Yaba College of Technology Lagos, Lagos State Active
Ewekoko Lagos State University Ojo, Lagos State Active
Futa Jallon 2 University of Benin, Ekenwan Campus Benin City, Edo State Active
Gwadana Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa Nasarawa, Nasarawa State Active
Idi Ogun Federal Polytechnic, Offa Offa, Kwara State Active
Ifi 1 University of Agriculture, Makurdi Makurdi, Benue State Active
Ifi 2 Benue State University Makurdi, Benue State Active
Igbosere Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology Victoria Island, Lagos State Active
Igogo Rufus Giwa Polytechnic Owo, Ondo State Active
Ikenga Federal Polytechnic, Nekede Nekede, Owerri West Active
Ikogosi Federal University of Technology Akure Akure, Ondo State Active
Ikogosi 1 Adeyemi College of Education Ondo, Ondo State Active
Ikoro Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Abia State Active
Ikpitan Federal College of Education Technical, Ekiadolor Benin City, Edo State Active
Inikpi Dragon Federal Polytechnic, Idah Idah, Kogi State Active
Kalakuta Federal Polytechnic, Oko Oko, Anambra State Active
Kanem Bornu Auchi Polytechnic Auchi, Edo State Active
Kanta Bakassi University of Cross River State, Calabar Campus Calabar, Cross River State Active
Kanta Benikrukru Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic Bori City, Rivers State Active
Kanta Ethiopia Delta State University, Abraka Abraka, Delta State Active
Kanta Okemini Madonna University, Okija Campus Okija, Anambra State Active
Katanga Abia State University Uturu, Abia State Active
Kenneth Kaunda Imo State University Owerri, Imo State Active
Kilimanjaro Enugu State University of Science and Technology Enugu, Enugu State Active
Kiriji University of Lagos Lagos, Lagos State Active
Kofina Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic Zaria Kaduna State Active
Koma Modibbo Adama Federal University of Technology, Yola Girei, Adamawa State Active
Kudeti The Polytechnic, Ibadan Ibadan, Oyo State Active
Kudeti 2 Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic, Eruwa Eruwa, Oyo State Active
Lake Alor Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State Active
Lake Chad University of Maiduguri Maiduguri, Borno State Active
Limpopo Bendel State College of Agriculture Anwai, Bendel State Inactive
Moriqua University of Calabar Calabar, Cross River State Active
Naraguta Federal University of Technology, Owerri Owerri, Imo State Active
Obanta Olabisi Onabanjo University Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State Active
Odudu Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State Active
Oduduwa Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, Osun State Active
Ofu Prince Abubakar Audu University Anyigba, Kogi State Active
Ofuobi Federal College of Education (Technical), Asaba Asaba, Delta State Active
Ogbuide Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Uli, Anambra State Active
Ogoni Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi, Bauchi State Active
Ogunpa University of Ibadan Ibadan, Oyo State Active
Okemeje Osun State Polytechnic Iree, Osun State Active
Okemini University of Port Harcourt Port Harcourt Active
Oke-Ovia Edo State College of Agriculture Iguoriakhi Iguoriakhi, Edo State Active
Oloibiri Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun, Delta State Active
Olumo Moshood Abiola Polytechnic Abeokuta, Ogun State Active
Oroona Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro Ilaro, Ogun State Active
Qua Heritage Polytechnic Eket, Akwa Ibom State Active
River Benue Nasarawa State University Keffi, Nasarawa State Active
Rocky Olota Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State Active
Rwanda Ramat Polytechnic Maiduguri, Borno State Active
Sahara Usuman Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Sokoto State Active
Sanaga Igbinedion University, Okada Okada, Edo State Active
Sancta Ika University of Delta, Agbor Campus Agbor, Delta State Active
Sardauna Federal Polytechnic, Mubi Mubi, Adamawa State Active
Shango University of Uyo Uyo, Akwa Ibom State Active
Shiroro Federal University of Technology Minna, Niger State Active
Somalia University of Abuja Abuja Active
Soun Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Ogbomoso, Oyo State Active
Soweto Ebonyi State University Abakaliki, Ebonyi State Active
Sub Damissa Bayero University Kano Kano, Kano State Active
Sub Etiosa Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka Akoka, Lagos State Active
Swem Karagbe Fidei Polytechnic, Gboko Gboko, Benue State Active
Udi Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma, Edo State Active
Zambezi Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State Active
Zarama University of Jos Jos, Plateau State Active
Zobi University of Ilorin Ilorin, Kwara State Active
Zuma Dorben Polytechnic Garam, Niger State, Active
  1. Chapter formed at Kogi State University, which became Prince Abubakar Audu University in 2020.
  2. Chapter formed at Anambra State University of Science & Technology, now Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University.
  3. Chapter was formed when the polytechnic was at its original location in Bwari, Abuja.

See also

References

  1. ^ "History". NBM of Africa. 14 December 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
  2. ^ "History Of Black Axe Confraternity - Neo Black Movement (NBM)". Ordinary Man Helped by God. 2 October 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
  3. ^ Williams, Sean (September 2019). "The Black Axe: How a pan-African freedom movement lost its way". Harper's Magazine. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
  4. ^ Betton, Margherita; Klaubert, David (7 May 2020). "Neo-Black Movement a.k.a. Black Axe - social movement or international criminal network?". Journalismfund Europe. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
  5. Omafuaire, Akpokona (29 April 2024). "Court slams N30 million damages against Linda Ikeji". Vanguard Newspaper. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  6. ^ "About Us". NBM of Africa. 2 July 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
  7. "Contact Us". NBM of Africa. 2 July 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
  8. "Ideology". NBM of Africa. 3 July 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
  9. ^ Bridger, Bianca (9 April 2024). "Nigeria: Black Axe Confraternity Members Found With a Gallon of Human Blood". Atlas. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
  10. Boyers, Candice (28 April 2023). "Representation of Nigeria's Black Axe Criminal Organization: Mafia, Cult, or Confraternity?". Chosen Narrative. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
  11. ^ "Disclaimer". NBM of Africa. 13 September 2024. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
  12. ^ "Responses to Information Requests". Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada. 28 October 2022. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
  13. "A Neo Black Movement Dictionary". najuju. 27 October 2013. Retrieved 27 September 2024.

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