We saw this interesting section in an article on Igbos by Onwuka, and decided to share. Read below: An Igbo man with moderate resources and 2 sons and 3 daughters would rather send the girls to school and send the boys to learn a trade or become apprentices. Similarly, an Igbo man with primary or…… Continue reading Why Igbo Men Are Ready To Go To Do Everything To Educate Their Women – Azuka Onwuka
Category: Culture
Iguaro Ndigbo: The Igbo Lunar New Year
Iguaro Ndigbo is the Igbo New Year’s Day. Just as the Chinese have their own New Years Day, the Igbos have theirs. On the Day of Iguaro Ndigbo, the lunar calender of the Igbos is launched. Iguaro is held in Nri, which s part if the ancestral area of the Igbos – that is, the…… Continue reading Iguaro Ndigbo: The Igbo Lunar New Year
7 Inspiring Steps Taken By Igbos In US To Instill Igbo Culture In Their Kids
A lot of Igbo individuals and organizations in the United States have made quiet efforts to instill Igbo culture in their children. These efforts have been as diverse as : Speaking Igbo to their kids at home, Telling their children Igbo stories, Bringing their children to Igbo Land, Nigeria once a year (expensive), Sending their…… Continue reading 7 Inspiring Steps Taken By Igbos In US To Instill Igbo Culture In Their Kids
Igbo Musical Styles (With Music Videos That Will Make You Feel Good)
Today we look at some music genres Igbos listen to when they want to forget their sorrows or celebrate.
Kola Breaking Ceremony (Iwa Ọjị) Of The Igbos
Iwa Ọjị ceremony is the Igbo practice of praying over kolanuts, breaking them and sharing them to be eaten by all present as a sign of peace. It is usually the first order of the day when hosts are receiving guests. It is also done in public events. It can be compared to the British…… Continue reading Kola Breaking Ceremony (Iwa Ọjị) Of The Igbos