Igbo Culture

Marriage Practices in Igboland by Toni Akose Ogobegwu   #AfricanCultureExplained To have an in depth understanding of the Igbo marriage process we highly recommend you: Watch all the Igbo dramatization/videos produced by BeingAfrican to accompany this teaching Go through Igbo …

The Igbo Clan by Toni Akose Ogobegwu Clans and Totem Clans in the Igbo culture are traditional social groups that provide identity and community. They are often based on shared ancestry and are usually named after a common founding ancestor.  …

Pregnancy Delay in becoming pregnant  As soon as the marriage ceremony is over, the next thing on everyone’s minds is to see the wife pregnant. When pregnancy is delayed, it can be a challenging situation for the wife. In traditional …

Neighbourly practices by Toni Akose Ogobegwu In Igboland, neighborliness is a common way of life. The entire fabric of the Igbo society is anchored on good neighborliness. Mothers could leave their children with their neighbors and be confident they are …

Igbo dining and hosting by Toni Akose Ogobegwu Among the Igbos, cassava and yam are the staple foods. Rice and cocoa yams are also popular food items. Vegetables are an integral part of the Ibo diet. Yams are usually pounded …

NIGERIA-IGBO MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS  Photo: Igbo Musical Instruments Traditional music of Ndi Igbo is characterized by native instruments such as the native flute, known as Oja; the drums come in different shapes and heights, depending on the music in question. Besides …

Death and burial (Inyi ozu)  by Toni Akose Ogobegwu In Igboland, there is no unified custom for burial. Despite the differences in burial rituals among different communities, one thing is common to most of them; there is a first and …