DIBIA NWANGWU UCHENDU

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Tag: Igbo

  • Modernizing the Dibịa Igbo Practice: Why an Upgrade is Essential.

    The role of Dibịa Igbo, traditional healer, diviner, rainmaker, cultural and traditional custodians and spiritual guide is foundational to Igbo society. However, in this modern era the practices and physical presentation of many healing spaces must evolve. The time for a significant upgrade is now. Our tradition demands respect and reverence and a cluttered, poorly

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  • Aka Àjà Àjà Na-ebute Ọnụ Mmanụ Mmanụ: The Igbo Philosophy of Enterprise.

    The Igbo proverb, “Aka àjà àjà na-ebute ọnụ mmanụ mmanụ” literally mean “a dusty hand brings about an oily mouth”. This is a powerful philosophy on diligence and reward. It is a direct and forceful articulation that hard work is the inevitable precursor to success and enjoyment. The “dusty hand” signifies the toil, the risk

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  • Spiritual Consultation: Igba Afa.

    ỊGBA AFA is a medium through which one can hear or know the mind of spirits by the diviner. ONLY the diviner can interpret the spiritual language. During the days of our forefathers, they believed in IGBA Afa or ịjụ ase more than any other thing. To know the way forward and seek solution to

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  • 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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  • 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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