Apart from the religious aspect, Christmas is a time of spending big in Nigeria. In Christmas Nigerian women become extra beautiful because they spot special hairstyles for the period for which they dont mind paying heavily for. It is usually called ‘Christmas hairstyle’. Women also do special shopping to buy Christmas clothes for their kids.…… Continue reading This new proverb coined in Nairaland is so true about many Nigerians
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See how Donovan Nelson honoured the Igbos of Igbolanding who held the first civil rights protest in the US
Jamaican artist, Donovan Nelson’s has created some must-see illustrations paying tribute to the event Igbos who died at Igbolanding. We go with the account of History Of The Igbo World, which says the Igbos were forced into the sea by frightened slave owners who were shocked at their boldness to protest peacefully against slavery. The…… Continue reading See how Donovan Nelson honoured the Igbos of Igbolanding who held the first civil rights protest in the US
Watch this video about people’s views on the abolition of Osu caste system in Igbo Land
The Osu caste system has no doubt been a moral burden on the Igbo. But with the Igwes (kings) of Igbo land determined to abolish it, the Igbos are definitely going higher. In the video in this link, people talk about the Osu caste system as it is about to be abolished. Watch.
Season’s Greetings To Readers Of Igbo Defender
Dear Igbo Defender, We greet you this special season. You are the reason this website exists. We will continue to improve on it, to serve you better. From The Igbo Defender Team
Abiriba: Where in-laws and nwadi-anas (mother’s family) inherit properties (200 years and counting)
Abiriba people operate a unique system of lineage: the Ikwu-nne (mother’s lineage), the Ikwu-nna (father’s lineage) and the Ogo (in-law) Interesting read.