Igbo Marriage
Conclusion of Igbo Marriage
The tradition of marriage amongst the Igbo is a strong one. Men and woman alike consider it a grand event and engage in negotiating the ... Full story
Fertility Cock and Vagina Yam
In Mbano area of Imo State, age grade system is a powerful social institution and groom’s age mates will accompany him to bring his wife ... Full story
Paying Bride Price Ceremony and Taking a Bride Home
Europeans, Americans and Canadians, for example, laugh at African people who marry their wives with payment of money called bride price and by extension bridewealth. ... Full story
Exchanging Marriage Visits: Ije Nleta
After the investigative process (ohia ajuju—brush of inquiry), the next phase of traditional marrying consists of the young woman paying a visit to the groom’s ... Full story
Looking out for a partner: Ije di na Ije nwanyi
First, one has to grow up, get all the required education, employment, leadership capacity and all else and then express readiness to settle down. ... Full story
Why do people marry?
This is a simple question as it looks but it is richer than we think in order to answer it meaningfully. Marriage is not first ... Full story
Igbo Marriage System: A Discourse on Endogenous Stages and Meanings
Introduction A valued heritage of a cultural community is commonly shaped by veteran beliefs and practices. It is such that social and cultural beliefs and practices ... Full story
Ini Edo and Phillip Ehiagwina's Wedding Pictures...
Check out pictures of Ini-Edo and Phillip Ehiagwina's wedding, which took place on Saturday Feb 28th 2010 in Houston Texas. ... Full story
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