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Igbo greetings etiquette and hierarchical variations

In the cultural framework of the Igbo people of Southeastern Nigeria, a greeting is far more than a casual exchange of pleasantries; it is a “social contract” and a profound acknowledgment of an individual’s place within the cosmic and communal order. The act of greeting, known as Elee k’idu or Inye ekele, serves as the…