World of Indigenous Igbo Culture, History & Their Neighbours
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 … Read more
For the Igbo people who follow Odinani, the world has levels. Chukwu, the big boss who created everything, is at the top but doesn’t interact with us. He sends Alusi, his workers, to manage the affairs. These Alusi are not bosses on their own; they report to Chuwku. They connect closely with Ala, … Read more
The spider, ududo okwanka, serves as a metaphor for the creation of the universe in Igbo folklore. It represents the creative force from the supreme being that wove a web, eventually forming the cosmos. Everything in the universe is connected through these threads. During mmanwu performances, ududo symbolizes the creative power behind the masquerade costumes, … Read more