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Eze Ede: The Women’s Leadership in Igbo Agricultural and Social Traditions

In Igbo society, agriculture has always been more than a means of sustenance; it is a symbol of status, leadership, and communal influence. While yam cultivation is traditionally the domain of men, with titles such as Eze Ji (King of Yams) recognizing successful farmers, women have their own prestigious agricultural titles associated with cocoyam…