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In Igbo traditional society, death especially of a titled man marks not only the end of a physical life but the beginning of a transition into the ancestral realm. Funerary performances and rituals play essential roles in honoring this transition. Among the most important ritual elements is the use of “mkpo na ala,” a form…
Omenani is the big word that lgbo people use to talk about their tradition, customs, and way of life that came from their ancestors. It’s like a rule book that guides how Igbo people live, marry, give birth, bury dead, farm, trade, and even talk to their gods and spirits. Omenani is not something…
The funeral rites of the traditional Igbo people are evidence of their profound displaying of their rich tradition and custom, showing respect to the deceased, the belief of after life continuation and community solidarity, in this post we will look at an overview of these rites. Preparation of the Body: After a person is confirmed…
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