Cool Sunday, folks. I saw this amazing forum discussion about king making in Igbo Land, and decided to share with you. It also has some colourful photos depicting this aspect if Igbo culture. Enjoy!
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Coronation Rituals Of Ezenri
According to a Wikipedia entry, these below are the coronation rituals of the Eze NRI. Are you from NRI, please confirm this for us. The Eze Nri’s chosen by the Nze and Nzemabua (state leadership) and had to be recognized by the general public. Before being crowned, he could not have a living father. The…… Continue reading Coronation Rituals Of Ezenri
Obatala The Sky Father (Igwe) Of The Igbo Aborigines Of Ile Ife
Obatala is known as the Sky Father of the Igbos who were the Aborigines of Ile Ife. He was the priest-king of these Lucumis. Obatala is not just one king, but the Dynasty of kings that ruled Ife before Generalissimo Oduduwa’s ascendancy. Today, Ife is ruled by the Oduduwa Dynasty, a Yoruba Dynasty, and the…… Continue reading Obatala The Sky Father (Igwe) Of The Igbo Aborigines Of Ile Ife