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Itu uli is a tradition carried out during burial rites in alaigbo, it is carried out by the in-laws of the deceased. to pay homage to the deceased. Symbolism of Itu-Uli Itu uli is done to pay homage to the deceased by his or her in laws, it is a way of showing that the…
In Oru (Riverine Igbo), there’s a beautiful culture that is dying out and has dug a crater in family ties . This priced cultural practice which brings together generations of kids to interact and make friends among family ties especially on the mothers side is called Ara na umu. The Literal and Cultural Interpretation Ara…
The concept of the “girl wife” in traditional Igbo society, as discussed by Anglican missionary G. T. Basden in his 1921 work Among the Ibos of Nigeria, provides insight into the social structure and marriage customs among the Igbo people in the early 20th century. Basden’s observations highlight a practice where young girls, often before…
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