Agbassa
Agbassa is the name of one of the two Urhobo clans in Warri, Delta State, Nigeria, the other being Okere-Urhobo.
The name 'Agbassa' is of British origin derives from its original name AGBARHA,which is still in use.
The current king is His Royal Majesty, Orhifi, Ememoh II (JP)
(Ovie Of Agbarha - Warri kingdom)
Composition
There are approximately seven communities that make up the Agbarha Warri kingdom (Agbassa):
- Otovwodo (The traditional Headquarters)
- Igbudu
- Edjeba
- Ogunu
- Okurode (Okurode Urhobo)
- Oteghele
- Ukpokiti
In Agbassa, the Iyerin festival is celebrated annually, as well as Esemor and Iniemor. Another festival, known as Idju, is celebrated every two years throughout all the communities of Agbassa, as well as Okere-Urhobo. This festival is known as Agbassa Juju, and it centers around the worship of the Owurhie, a Warri deity.
References
- Palmer Ekeh, Peter (2007). History of the Urhobo People of Niger Delta.
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