Omu Nwagboka: The Last Female Leader of Onicha and Her Legacy in Women’s Authority

Unidentified women photographed by Henry Crosse with the Royal Niger Company, c. 1886–1895. Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Cambridge. It is plausible to identify the woman on the left as Omu Nwagboka, the last Omu of Onicha (Onitsha). Omu Nwagboka was a prominent and wealthy trader, appointed as Omu in 1884 by Obi Anazonwu, the … Read more

Adultery in Igbo Society: Consequences for Women

In traditional Igbo society, adultery—defined as a married woman engaging in sexual relations outside her marriage—is considered a serious transgression with significant social and spiritual repercussions. Cultural and Social Implications Adultery by a woman is perceived as a violation of marital vows and an affront to communal values. Such actions can lead to severe consequences, … Read more

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