OzikoroNwunye Di: The Power of Marriage, Motherhood, and Matrilineal Influence in Igbo Societies
The Igbo people in southeastern Nigeria are known for their rich culture, which values family, community, and traditions. Women play a big role in Igbo society as wives (“Nwunye Di”), mothers, and keepers of matrilineal ties. “Nwunye Di” means “wife of the husband” or sometimes “co-wife” in families with more than one wife. It shows…