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In the traditional cosmology of the Igbo people of Southeastern Nigeria, spirituality is not a male-dominated hierarchy but a “balanced duality.” The Igbo worldview operates on the principle of complementarity, where the masculine and feminine forces must coexist to maintain “Universal Harmony.” Central to this spiritual ecosystem is the indispensable role of women. While…
The Igbo people have a good political system, which they call a dual-sex system. In this system, men and women share power, but it does not mean one person is under the other. Instead, men and women have separate groups that do things, but still work together to ensure that society is balanced. Women…
The Igbo women were very powerful in business, as they controlled small markets and far trade in southern Nigeria before 1900. They were big players in the market—they handled everything from the local market to the international trade, including the slave trade, and later, they switched to palm oil and other goods. Dominance in…
The Igbo people in southern Nigeria are known for their good and balanced ways of governance. This gives both men and women correct roles in society. Before colonization by the whites, the Igbo land had always operated a dual-sex system, which means both men and women shared power very well. Women are not backbenchers;…
In precolonial times, the Igbo people held palm oil (mmanụ nkwụ) in high esteem. Palm oil was more than just a consumable agricultural product It was an important commodity that uplifted societies, boosted creativity, and established social classes. Some of the important roles it played are : 1. Production of Palm Oil: Oil palm trees…
In the present day, Christianity has really subdued women’s power. Christian practices changed how women lived from what it used to be during Pre-Colonial times. Back in the day, Anioma women had a strong influence in society; they controlled numerous happenings. However, since Christian missionaries landed in Anioma in the 1900s till this date,…
Most of the traditional leaders in Igbo society are men. However, there is a particular tradition in Western (also known as Anioma) and some part of Northern Igboland whereby women also have leadership roles. This tradition isn’t something new; history shows that women have often been involved in leadership and governance in Igbo society. One…
The coming of British colonialism brought deep changes to the socio-economic structures of Southeastern Nigeria. Igbo women, who had been central and vital to the pre-colonial economy, lost opportunities and faced challenges as colonial policies, which were anti-women, disrupted their traditional practices to introduce new economic systems. In the article, we explore the effects of…
Igbo women played significant and powerful roles in pre-colonial Igbo society’s economy. They supported not just their families, but through the control of the food, craft and market industries, they contributed immensely to their community developments. This article will lead you to the contributions of Igbo women in agriculture, local industries and market activities,…
In Anioma, women played a crucial role through their associations in making sure there’s gender balance in political and social spheres. Omu group , with Otu Umu Ada and Otu Inyemedi, acted as the key institutions that gave opportunity for women’s significance and influence on the affairs of the community. Omu association is led…
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