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The Importance of Birth Order in Igbo Society
Image: Studio 24 – Creative Imaging Solutions Firstborn Leadership: The Role of Diokpara and Ada In Igbo society, birth order greatly affects family life and the responsibilities of each person. The firstborn sons, called ‘Diokpara’, and the first daughters, known as ‘Ada’, play important roles as leaders and role models in their families, just after
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43 Unique Igbo Names and Their Meanings
Names are extremely important in Igbo culture, particularly in southeastern Nigeria, where the naming of children is a significant event often marked by specific ceremonies. Igbo names, whether for baby boys, girls, or twins, serve as vessels for parents’ hopes and aspirations for their offspring. These names frequently convey a story, symbolise a prayer, or
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Democratic Governance in Pre-Colonial Igboland: A Historical Perspective
Prior to British colonisation in the 20th century, the Igbo people in southeastern Nigeria lived under a republican consultative assembly. Exceptions included the Priest-Kings of Nri and Aro, as well as notable towns like Onitsha, where the Obi ruled as king, and Arochukwu with the Eze Aro. An “Acephalous” Political System The Igbo pre-colonial political
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Tips to Help You Learn How to Differentiate Between Different Igbo Dialects
What are Dialects? Dialects are variations of a language spoken by different groups of people. They can vary in vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar. For instance, in English, there are dialects like American English, British English, Australian English, etc which are generally quite easy to understand. However, some languages may have dialects with lower mutual intelligibility,
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Understanding the Concept of Chi in Igbo Names
A look at the Concept of Chi The concept of Chi in Igbo culture is complex and has led to various interpretations and translations. It has been seen as the personal life force, guardian angel, creator, companion, individual providence, and portioned-out life principle. Additionally, it’s been interpreted as a person’s deity or identity in the
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