THE HISTORY OF ACHA PEOPLE OF SOUTHERN TARABA STATE OF NIGERIA
WHO ARE THE ACHA PEOPLE? The question of who are the Acha and what is the meaning of Acha has been a prevalent question amidst the present generation of both kuteb and non-kuteb people of Taraba state. Legends had it that, Acha as a person was the sixth son of kuteb after Likam and was borne to him by Iya Yaka. The name Acha was given after the birth of the son at Andekussa hill. “ACHA-INYING”, meaning, “born out of blood”. This was due to the fact that, the mother suffered from issued of blood during conception and the child in the womb nearly miscarried. A complete Acha man is fair and muscular. An average Acha man is a born poet and a lover of art and culture-the quality that earn them firmed and popularity among the kuteb of ancient. In Acha society, proverb served as compelling expression of the wisdom of the people. It also show different approach to life and add colors to conversation and formal speech. Proverb are widely use at conversation meeting and native ...