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Many Igbos believe they have Jewish heritage as one of the so-called 10 lost tribes of Israel, though most are not practising Jews like Mr Yaakov. They comprise less than 0.1% of the estimated 35 million Igbos.
Shlomo Ben Yaakov wants to become Nigeria's first rabbi
Nduka Orjinmo - BBC News, Abuja
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The Nigerians who want Israel to accept them as Jews
The Nigerians who want Israel to accept them as Jews
A small Nigerian community claims Jewish ancestry dating hundreds of years but Israel does not recognise them.
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Shlomo Ben Yaakov wants to become Nigeria's first rabbi
Nduka Orjinmo - BBC News, Abuja
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