igbo society

  • The Importance of Birth Order in Igbo Society

    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…

  • Okwu ID (S2) – Patriarchy – Are Nigerian women sexist?? Ep.3 Pt.1

      In this episode the all-women’s panel debate how/and why they think Nigerian (Igbo) women and men endorse sexist practices. Note: The women on this panel have been born/raised/live in the UK. Their opinions are an expression of their experience as young Igbos of the Diaspora.