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Stamped: Communities of Gbaramatu Kingdom is a visual archival project that translates the living identities of our people into the format of postage stamps. Ten communities. Ten symbols. Ten stories that refuse to be erased. Long before the arrival of foreign oil companies, before steel pipelines crossed the creeks, and before the world knew the Niger Delta as an oil-producing region, the people of Ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom had already encountered the mysterious black substa

History was made again on the 15th of September 2026, In keeping with age-long tradition, the newly inaugurated 8th Executive Council of the National Association of Gbaramatu Students (NAGS) made their way to the revered palace at Oporoza, traditional headquarters of the ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom, to pay homage to His Royal Majesty, Oboro Gbaraun II, Aketekpe Agadagba, Pere of the ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom. The visit, steeped in royal protocol and cultural significance, was m

Stamped: Communities of Gbaramatu Kingdom is a visual archival project that translates the living identities of our people into the format of postage stamps. Ten communities. Ten symbols. Ten stories that refuse to be erased. Nestled within the creeks and waterways of the ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom, Opuede Community stands as a symbol of resilience, indigenous knowledge, and cultural preservation. For generations, the people of Opuede have lived in harmony with the river, draw

In what signals a renewed and deliberate shift towards grassroots-oriented youth governance, the Gbaramatu Youth Council (GYC) Mobile Parliament commenced a strategic Grassroots Leadership Engagement and Community Consultation Tour across communities in Gbaramatu Kingdom on the 7th of August 2026. The Leadership body includes the Speaker: RT. Hon. Doubra J. Timiyan , Clerk: Ubebe B. Kester Denyefa, Hon. Christian Okito, Hon. Ebimiesinde Samuel, Hon. Okoritse Stanley, Hon. Max

On July 26, 2026, the ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom at Kokodiagbene stood still to witness another historic moment as a new generation of visionary, technology-driven, and culture-conscious leaders emerged to pilot the affairs of the National Association of Gbaramatu Students (NAGS). In an age where innovation, digital transformation, and global connectivity are reshaping societies, the emergence of the 8th Executive Council of NAGS reflects the determination of Gbaramatu youths

August 5, 2026, began like every other day in the Ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom, but it soon became a historic occasion as sons and daughters of the kingdom gathered in their numbers at Okerenkoko Federated Community for the installation and formal announcement of Snr. Apostle Pa. Opuede U. Onimiyenmene as the Ibe-Okosuwei of the Ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom. The event attracted traditional rulers, chiefs, community leaders, and indigenes from across the kingdom, all united in celeb

BEING A MEMORANDUM PRESENTED BY THE GBARAMATU YOUTH SECURITY COUNCIL AT THE GBARAMATU YOUTH SECURITY COUNCIL EMERGENCY MEETING HELD AT ZOU ALA IBA (ZAGHALA) COMMUNITY, GBARAMATU KINGDOM, ON SATURDAY, 1 AUGUST 2026 Good day, ladies and gentlemen, members of the press, distinguished guests, community leaders, and the general public. We have gathered today at Zou Ala Iba (Zaghala) Community, Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South West Local Government Area, Delta State, to express our d

Stamped: Communities of Gbaramatu Kingdom is a visual archival project that translates the living identities of our people into the format of postage stamps. Ten communities. Ten symbols. Ten stories that refuse to be erased. Long before oil was discovered beneath the creeks of the Niger Delta, the people of the ancient riverine communities depended on the waters for life. Among the Gbaramatu Izon people, one of the most respected symbols of survival was the Igoba Community—t

As the official historical archive committed to documenting and preserving the rich heritage of the Ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom, Gbaramatu Kingdom History recognizes the forthcoming 7th Mega Elective Convention of the National Association of Gbaramatu Students (NAGS) as a significant chapter in the continuing story of the kingdom and its people. Scheduled to take place from July 24th to 26th, 2026, at Kokodiagbene Community in Gbaramatu Kingdom, the convention is built around t

Gbaramatu Ijaw Fun Ware is a language school dedicated to teaching and preserving the rich Gbaramatu-Ijaw dialect for individuals who desire to understand, speak, read, and appreciate the language of the ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom. The school was established with the vision of bringing the culture, traditions, values, and heritage of the Izon people closer to present and future generations. Through structured language learning, cultural education, and historical awareness, Gba

The countdown has begun to a historic moment in the ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom as Gbaramatu Historical Archive prepares to officially unveil the Gbaramatu Kingdom History Media Studio on 30 August 2026. This landmark initiative marks the beginning of a new chapter in the documentation, preservation, and promotion of the rich history, culture, traditions, and achievements of the Gbaramatu people. For generations, many stories of our ancestors, heroes, leaders, communities, and

Stamped: Communities of Gbaramatu Kingdom is a visual archival project that translates the living identities of our people into the format of postage stamps. Ten communities. Ten symbols. Ten stories that refuse to be erased. Long before the present generation, when the rivers flowed freely and the mangrove forests stretched across the ancient Gbaramatu landscape, our forefathers found refuge beneath a mighty mangrove tree. As our ancestors journeyed through creeks and waterw

Gbaramatu Kingdom History Media has joined family members, friends, associates, and the entire Gbaramatu Kingdom in celebrating the President of the National Association of Gbaramatu Students (NAGS), Comrade Douye Simon, following his graduation with a Distinction in Construction and Civil Engineering Management (MSc) from Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford Campus, United Kingdom. The remarkable academic feat is a testament to Douye's dedication, resilience, and unwavering

Elkanah Maware Terre, Treasurer of Akpata Community in the ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom, has passed a vote of confidence on Gbaramatu Kingdom History Media, describing it as a credible and dependable historical archive dedicated to preserving the rich heritage, culture, and history of the ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom. Speaking during an interaction with the media platform, Terre commended the efforts of Gbaramatu Kingdom History Media in documenting important historical events, cul

The Chairman of Okerenkoko Federated Community and Soweibewei of the ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom, High Chief Mosco Johnny, has passed a vote of confidence on Gbaramatu Kingdom History Media describing the platform as a trusted and reliable source of historical information on the rich heritage, culture, and traditions of Gbaramatu Kingdom. High Chief Johnny commended the media platform for its unwavering commitment to documenting, preserving, and promoting the history of the kin

The Amadiwei of Okerenkoko Federated Community in the ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom, Chief Vote Adagbabiri, has passed a vote of confidence on Gbaramatu Kingdom History Media, describing the platform as a vital historical archive dedicated to preserving the rich heritage, culture, and legacy of the Gbaramatu people for future generations. Chief Adagbabiri made the commendation while speaking on the growing impact of the media platform in documenting important events, personalitie

Stamped: Communities of Gbaramatu Kingdom is a visual archival project that translates the living identities of our people into the format of postage stamps. Ten communities. Ten symbols. Ten stories that refuse to be erased. Hidden within the rich history of Gbaramatu Kingdom lies Kunukunuma, an ancient community whose story is woven into the cultural fabric of the Ijaw people. Though time has altered many landscapes and generations have come and gone, the name Kunukunuma co

Stamped: Communities of Gbaramatu Kingdom is a visual archival project that translates the living identities of our people into the format of postage stamps. Ten communities. Ten symbols. Ten stories that refuse to be erased. Long before the tides of the Atlantic kissed the shores of the western Niger Delta, and before foreign ships sailed into the creeks seeking dominion, there stood a people whose spirit could not be broken. Among them was a warrior whose name has been lost

Stamped: Communities of Gbaramatu Kingdom is a visual archival project that translates the living identities of our people into the format of postage stamps. Ten communities. Ten symbols. Ten stories that refuse to be erased. Long before the rivers found their paths to the Atlantic and before kingdoms rose along the creeks of the Niger Delta, the land now known as Oporoza was believed to be a sacred meeting point between the physical and spiritual worlds. According to ancient

Stamped: Communities of Gbaramatu Kingdom is a visual archival project that translates the living identities of our people into the format of postage stamps. Ten communities. Ten symbols. Ten stories that refuse to be erased. As part of the GB 004 series, this stamp celebrates Benikrukru's role in shaping a future where development meets heritage, where tradition inspires progress, and where every achievement remains connected to the soil that made it possible. Every great tr