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Where did Igbo originate from?
THERE is a debate over the origin of Igbo. Two Anambra communities – Nri in Anaocha local government area and Aguleri in Anambra East local government area claim the Igbo originated from their areas. It...
Igba Nkwu: All you need to know about the Igbo traditional marriage
Unfortunately, tradition doesn’t recognize the modern kind of proposal where the man gets down on one knee and proposes to his girlfriend Ebuka Obi-Uchendu and Cynthia Obianodo In Nigerian weddings, marriage is very important in...
Why kolanut is celebrated, venerated in Igboland
We use it to call on our ancestors in prayer — Enugu monarch It is used to welcome visitors — Imo monarch It serves as a mediator between the ancestors and the living Kolanut symbolizes...
Taboos Of Kolanut, Codes And Conduct, Women Are Meant To Stay Away From In Igbo Land
Kola nut popularly called “Oji” in igbo is considered a sacred nut in Igboland. Gatherings rarely holds without the present of this nut. In the igbo culture and traditions, the Kola-nut plays a significant role...
The Igbo Culture Of Breaking Kolanut…
The Kola nut is not as sweet as the Coconut yet people eat it with respect. -African proverb Kola nut which comes from a plant that grows as a big tree in the tropical forests...