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Why a Hawk kills Chickens

A long time ago, in the land of the chickens, there was a beautiful hen. One day, a powerful hawk saw her and decided he wanted to marry her. He went to the hen’s parents and paid the bride price. Knowing the hawk’s strength, the parents accepted, and the hen married him. The hawk took…

The Fading Igbo Traditional Marriage Rites

Igbo traditional marriage rites, known as Ịgba nkwụ or Igba nkwu nwanyi, have long been a cornerstone of Igbo culture, symbolizing the union of families and the continuation of lineage. These ceremonies are rich in rituals and customs, including the payment of the bride price ịkwụ ụgwọ ịsi (ịkwa ụlọ), formal introduction ceremonies (iku aka),…