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Ogodin’omulunwa: Funeral Dance Drama and the Celebration of Womanhood in Igbo Culture

In Indigenous Igbo society, a funeral is not just when a person dies and is buried. It carries a deeper meaning. A special kind of funeral that stands out is the Ogodin’omulunwa performance, a dance drama made for a woman who died. In this performance, dance and song are not just there for a show.…

ByChukwunwike OssaiMay 28, 20250Comments

Cultural Heritage Ethnohistory Historical Studies

Umuada: The Silent Matriarchs of Igbo Society and the Spirit of African Feminism

Ụmụada Group Umuada is a strong traditional group among Igbo people in Southeast Nigeria. Women who created it are daughters of one lineage or community. Whether they are married or not. The word "Umuada" is derived from the Igbo words "Umu" (meaning "children" or "plenty") and "ada" (meaning "daughter"), so it translates to "daughters of the…

ByChukwunwike OssaiApril 26, 20250Comments

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