Rumu Akhter on Reels

Rumu as equivalent of Umu: Early 19th century in Ikwerre land. Rumu has always been the Ikwerre equivalent of “umu” & has always been a part of their dialect. The town of Rumuji is a significant representation of this linguistic tradition. The oldest mention of Rumuji dates back to the early 19th century, with early references often-emerging in colonial-era records, particularly during British exploration of the Niger Delta. Rumuji is also mentioned in The Ibo and Ibibio-Speaking Peoples of Sout