Nwunye Di: The Power of Marriage, Motherhood, and Matrilineal Influence in Igbo Societies

Rich women of Onitsha South East Nigeria, wearing Ivory Anklets The Igbo people in southeastern Nigeria are known for their rich culture, which values family, community, and traditions. Women play a big role in Igbo society as wives ("Nwunye Di"), mothers, and keepers of matrilineal ties. "Nwunye Di" means "wife of the husband" or sometimes "co-wife"…

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The Fading Igbo Traditional Marriage Rites

Igbo bride and Groom Igbo traditional marriage rites, known as Ịgba nkwụ or Igba nkwu nwanyi, have long been a cornerstone of Igbo culture, symbolizing the union of families and the continuation of lineage. These ceremonies are rich in rituals and customs, including the payment of the bride price ịkwụ ụgwọ ịsi (ịkwa ụlọ), formal introduction…

ByChuka OdikeDecember 29, 20240Comments

The Concept of the ‘Girl Wife’ in Igbo Society: Perspectives from G. T. Basden’s Among the Ibos of Nigeria

"A GIRL WIFE" from 'Among the Ibos of Nigeria' (1921) written by Anglican missionary G. T. Basden 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…

ByChuka OdikeNovember 15, 20240Comments

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Nwunye Di: The Power of Marriage, Motherhood, and Matrilineal Influence in Igbo Societies

The Concept of the ‘Girl Wife’ in Igbo Society: Perspectives from G. T. Basden’s Among the Ibos of Nigeria

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