AYE, BLACK AXE, PYRATES!!! Here Are Some Of The POPULAR CULTIST

AYE, BLACK AXE, PYRATES!!! Here Are Some Of The POPULAR CULTIST Fraternities In Nigeria

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There are a number of cult groups in Nigeria. While some are known for causing mayhem here and there around the country, others are known to keep their activities very low and try as much as possible not to get involved in any trouble. Most secret cults today particularly in Tertiary institutions in Nigeria started at the University College Ibadan (USI) in 1953.

The very first Confraternity formed at UCI was the Pyrate Confraternity formed by six students named Wole Soyinka,  Aig-Imoukhuede, Pius Olegbe, Ralph Opara, Nat Oyelola and Olumuyiwa Awe. The confraternity was formed primarily to abolish convention, to revive the age of chivalry, and to end tribalism and elitism.

We cannot deny the fact that their intentions were not violence targeted. But the case is rather unfortunate today for some of the confraternities popularly called 'cult groups' that was formed years after the Pyrates Confraternity. The initial count of cult groups operating in various Nigerian Universities was 44.

Research has shown that Nigerian Universities such as the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), University of Calabar (UNICAL), Univerisity of Benin (UNIBEN), University of Lagos (UNILAG), and the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (OAU) have about 16 cult groups operating in each of these campuses. Let's look at 5 top confraternities in Nigeria at the moment.

1- NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SEADOGS (NAS) (PYRATES CONFRATERNITY)

Also known as AHOI- SEADOG. It was the first cult group formed between 1952 and 1954 at the University of Ibadan. The founding members of the group were collectively known as 'The Magnificent Seven'. It was led by Capon Blood. Their primary aims were basically to combat the then increasing occurrence of violence caused by tribal groups during student activities, western influences, and other secular gatherings. The members are known as AHOI or P-C. Their popular sayings and beliefs are; 'Odas is Odas, 'No Friend, No Foe' (NFNF), 'Absolute No Lagging. (ANL)'

2- NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SEA LORDS (BUCCANEER ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (BAN)

Also known as ALORA-SEA LORDS. It was formed by a member of the Pyrates Confraternity, Bolaji Crew (Code-named “Late Ahoy Rica Ricardo”) Himself and some others were indifferent to the teaching and doctrine of the pyrates and went to form a new cult group named 'Buccaneer'. They structured their styles and hierarchical structure after the Pyrates. The members are known as Fine boys, Ban boys, Alora, Bucketmen, Lords, etc. Their popular sayings and beliefs are No price No pay, No brothers in the wood, No laughing on board, Blood for blood, and Let the devil that lead you guide you.

3- NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ADVENTURERS (SUPREME VIKINGS CONFRATERNITY (SVC)

Also known as ARO-MATES. It was formed by 3 young men in 1982. The men were former members of the Buccaneers at the University of Port-Harcourt. They go by the names; Rising Angel, Eric De Red, and Troppence. Their popular beliefs and sayings are; Blood on the high sea, Singing songs of Hojas, Never to hang a leg, and Even in the face of death. The members are known as Aro-mates, Adventurers, Vultures, etc.

4- THE NEO BLACK MOVEMENT OF AFRICA (BLACK AXE CONFRATERNITY)

Also known as AYE-AXEMEN. It was formed at the University of Benin in Benin City in 1976 by some young men with the motive of building a body to fight against the oppression against Blackman (Students) in the university. Rumour has it that those who formed the cult group were runaways from the Neo Black Movement of Africa, an organization in South Africa that fought the apartheid war and escape into Nigeria for safety. Their members are popularly known as; Aye, Axe-men, Seven, or Amigos. Their popular beliefs and sayings are; The Blackman will be freed with an axe, Forgiveness is a sin, Obey before complain or abeyance, etc.

5- THE FAMILY FRATERNITY- COSANOSYRA (MAFIA CONFRATERNITY)

Also known as CIAO-SONS. It was formed in 1978 at the University of Ilorin in Kwara state. They officially started operation in 1980 Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. The first Don was called Don KoolKat. The cult group is structured after the notorious Chicago and Italian Mafia/Mob stars. The members are popularly referred to as Maf or Mafians. Their popular sayings are; retaliation after oppression, secrecy is where our power lies. They particularly believe in gambling, partying, dating girls, etc.