Mikel Obi has spoken about entitlement mentality in Africa. He used his own family as an example during a recent chat with former footballer Rio Ferdinand. Obi revealed that family members become so greedy that they sometimes threaten to go to the press to tarnish your image if you don’t continue to offer financial assistance....
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shocking and degrading things Africans still do to widows
Losing a husband is already painful, but some African widowhood practices inflict more pain. In traditional African societies, mourning practices and rites have cultural significance, with women bearing the brunt of these rites. In most African countries, widows are subjected to more difficult rules and degrading customs around diet, personal hygiene, sexual activity and social...
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BREAKING: OBEAGU IN HIGH SPIRIT AS COMMUNITY CELEBRATES NEW YAM FESTIVAL AFTER 8 YEARS (photos)
Obeagu Town in Awgu local government area of Enugu State is in high spirit as the community celebrates new yam festival after eight years. UgamaTV had reported that since the death of the former traditional Ruler, Late Igwe D.O.C Aneke Ikemefune, the community was faced with various challenges due to the absence of a leader....
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Refunding bride price in Igbo custom
In marriage and divorce in Igbo Culture, bride price is very important. When a woman seeks to divorce her husband or a man divorces his wife under Igbo custom, the woman has to go through certain rituals calledIzuchi’ahia Nwanyi. Nigeria operates what is known as a double-decker marriage. Couples get married under the Marriage Act...
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Udi hills: The rock climbing haven in Enugu State
Udi hills is so scenic that anyone who visits for the first time will always want to return. It’s no surprise that outdoor rock climbing enthusiasts are flocking to Enugu State. The state is home to several beautiful hills and rocks, including the Udi Hills. Udi hills is an expansive and undulating terrain of rock...
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cultural abominations in Igbo land
The ancestors made the cultural abomination in Igbo land, and it is believed to have been made from fear and their primitive nature. Some of these abominations are still being followed strictly to this day, and below are 5 cultural abominations in Igbo land; 1. Killing an Eke (python) Short pythons are generally sacred in...
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Why kola nut is highly celebrated in Igboland
In Igboland, the Kola nut is highly revered. It is so important that no marriage ceremony, coronation, festivals, or any other occasion is done without the presence of kola nut. The kola nut is not only present, but it is used to perform some rituals in these occasions which includes, presenting to guests, saying some...
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What the August meeting is all about and why it’s so important
Women are the pillar of society, especially the Igbo community. Let it not be said that women are stifled by traditional society – even though true in some ways, this is not always the case. What is the August meeting? The Igbo women from the South East part of Nigeria are not just passive members...
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different tribes that celebrate New yam festivals in Nigeria
Yam is a staple food that is held in high esteem and festivals are dedicated to it. Nigeria is blessed with a variety of foods but some of them are given special days to be celebrated. Different tribes across Nigeria celebrate the New Yam festival annually which marks the beginning and end of the new...
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The real meaning of the different positions of a Yoruba man’s cap (filà)
A Yoruba man’s cap can be tilted right, left,front, up, or back, but what does it all mean? The Yoruba cap (filà) and its position signify the current state of a Yoruba man’s life. There have been many misconceptions about the meaning of the caps (Fila) worn by Yoruba men. A Yoruba scholar on Instagram, Abdulquddus...