A culture and tradition bastardized and heavily wounded pt 2
Where will I start to account for the deplorable state of the African vernacular languages that are dying the death of a thousand distinctions. Days before now important books were written in many African vernacular languages and dialects but it
Read MoreReflections On “Serial Marriage” And Polygyny
There are two programmes I have always enjoyed but recently stopped watching on British television and they are: the ITV/Jeremy Kyle and Channel Five/Trisha Goddard shows.
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A culture and tradition bastardized and heavily wounded pt1
TOWARDS THE AFFIRMATION AND RECLAIMING OF AFRICAN VALUES, CULTURE AND TRADITION. The history of culture and tradition has revealed glaringly that any custom or tradition that lacks the zeal for reformatory rites and devoid of a force that wages war
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Our Unending Tribal Wars and The Power of Understanding
Many have made money and built reputations by solving problems. Doctors cure the suffering of illness, psychiatrists help heal the troubled mind,
Read MoreThe Osu Caste System
- by Igwe Leo
The Osu caste system is an obnoxious practice among the Igbos -in Nigeria-which has refused to go away despite the impact of Christianity, modern education and civilization, and the human rights culture.
Read MoreNigeria: The Role of Education in the Service Industry
The educational system in Nigeria has been seriously battered by the failure of the socio-political system. Politics is an important factor in the development of nations and where the political class and political policies have failed, one of the most
Read MoreFatherhood and Family from a Greek perspective
Fatherhood and Family from a Greek perspective (Greek Fathers: Gender, Culture and Sexuality) Most Greek men live in families with a mother and a father and children. Many of them claim their journey into fatherhood has been a pleasant experience.
Read MoreIgu aro Ndigo – Igbo Calendar System
Igu Aro is the proclamation of Igbo Lunar Calendar, a ritual performed every year at Nri in Anaocha LGA of Anambra State.
Read MoreThe Igbo Idea of God By Anthony-Claret Onwutalobi
A supersonic glance on this topic brings to mind two salient questions. Does the Ibos have an idea of God? If they do what is he called? I set my face against such notions that theistic thinking came with Christianity
Read MoreThe epoch of redivivus of Igbo heritages: a challenge of Igbo youths today
The glaring thing here is continuity and preservation, but the mega million questions is what do you preserve? why do you do that? The simple answer is you preserve that which is very vital to your living and guarantee authentic
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