Tag: Culture

  • What’s In A Name? Exploring the Importance of Your Personal and Ancestral Identify.

    Names are far more than just labels. They are profound expressions of identity, culture and heritage. Both your personal name and your ancestral name (surname or family name) carry significant weight.Let me break it down and discuss their importance: The Importance of Your Personal Name: Your personal name (given name) is fundamental to your individual

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  • The Spiritual Symbolism of Animal Totems:Understanding Their Significance and Presence in Belief Systems.

    Africa is a continent rich in cultural diversity. At the heart of many African traditions lies a deep reverence for the natural world. One most enduring and profound expressions of this connection is the concept of animal totems. Totems are sacred symbols or representations of a particular animal which hold immense significance in the spiritual

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  • Charlatans In Ọdịnanị Igbo Spirituality.

    The Ọdịnanị Igbo spiritual tradition is a rich and complex system of beliefs, practices and worldviews that have been passed down through generations of the Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria. At its core, Ọdịnanị Igbo spirituality is based on the veneration of Chukwu, the supreme creator, as well as a pantheon of other deities, spirits

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  • Part 3: The Meaning Of Ụmụ Ada, Nwa ọkpụ, Ụmụ Ọkpụ in Igbo Culture and Traditions.

    Ụmụ Ada is a name for a congregation of every female daughters in Igbo land and society. Ụmụ ada in Igbo communities are strong forces that oversee and supervise different aspects of governance within their jurisdiction in various Igbo culture and traditions. They have rules and regulations guiding them, like in my own town Awka

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  • Part 2: The Definition Of Nwada in Igbo Culture and Traditions.

    Every female born in the Igbo family is known as “Nwa Ada”. They play crucial roles in the traditional and contemporary society. Her responsibilities are varied, but all are focused on upholding the spiritual and moral values of the community. Failing in her duties can have significant consequences that can affect both her and the

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  • Incest An Atrocity Against Human, Culture And Tradition.

    Incest is marriage or sexual intercourse with a relative committed within the prohibited degree of consanguinity. Incest is sexual contact between close blood relatives, including brothers and sisters, parents and children, grandparents, grandchildren, aunts, uncles with nephews or nieces. It is a crime done against culture and traditions of a community. Such sexual relationships is

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