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Ikwezi is a coming of age ceremony done for young pubescent women between January to June every year in Mgbidi. It is performed by every clan in Mgbidi except the Aro clan . It’s highlight is the izu ahia ezi that happens at the end of the duration of the program. Historical Background…
In Indigenous Igbo society, a funeral is not just when a person dies and is buried. It carries a deeper meaning. A special kind of funeral that stands out is the Ogodin’omulunwa performance, a dance drama made for a woman who died. In this performance, dance and song are not just there for a…
Umuada is a strong traditional group among Igbo people in Southeast Nigeria. Women who created it are daughters of one lineage or community. Whether they are married or not. The word “Umuada” is derived from the Igbo words “Umu” (meaning “children” or “plenty”) and “ada” (meaning “daughter”), so it translates to “daughters of the…
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