Igbo Marriage

Conclusion of Igbo Marriage

The tradition of marriage amongst the Igbo is a strong one. Men and woman alike consider it a grand event and engage in negotiating the ... Full story

Fertility Cock and Vagina Yam

In Mbano area of Imo State, age grade system is a powerful social institution and groom’s age mates will accompany him to bring his wife ... Full story

Paying Bride Price Ceremony and Taking a Bride Home

  Europeans, Americans and Canadians, for example, laugh at African people who marry their wives with payment of money called bride price and by extension bridewealth. ... Full story

Exchanging Marriage Visits: Ije Nleta

After the investigative process (ohia ajuju—brush of inquiry), the next phase of traditional marrying consists of the young woman paying a visit to the groom’s ... Full story

Looking out for a partner: Ije di na Ije nwanyi

            First, one has to grow up, get all the required education, employment, leadership capacity and all else and then express readiness to settle down. ... Full story

Why do people marry?

This is a simple question as it looks but it is richer than we think in order to answer it meaningfully. Marriage is not first ... Full story

Igbo Marriage System: A Discourse on Endogenous Stages and Meanings

Introduction A valued heritage of a cultural community is commonly shaped by veteran beliefs and practices. It is such that social and cultural beliefs and practices ... Full story

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