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ABOMINATIONS AND TABOOS IN IGBOLAND - ARU

May 05, 2020
By Gloria Grossi
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There are many taboos/ abominations in Igbo land, but it unveils as the case prevails. These rules were made by the ancestors of the Igbo people. It is believed that abominations in Igbo land stem from fear and the primitive nature of the ancestors. That said, they are still believed and practiced by a lot of people. For clarity, the Igbos are the people of an ethnic group native to present southeastern Nigeria.

Abominations and Taboos in Igbo Land Includes:

No functions on Eke market day.
The Eke snakes must not be killed.
Osu and Ume families.
Nze and Ozo are customary priests.
Eburala.
Chicken mustn't crow at night.
Growing the upper teeth first......

ALL OTHER FUNCTIONS ARE PROHIBITED ON EKE MARKET DAY

There are four Major market days in Igboland, which compromises of Eke market day, Orie market day, Afo market day, and Nkwo market day.

On market days, people take whatever they have available to be purchased to an assigned place meant for that market day. All buyers definitely know where and when to go to the market to make their purchases. Each market day has its own centrality and its very own customary connections.

Eke Market day is a market day put aside by the ancestors. On that day, no one must go to farmland to take part in any work, and there will be no way wedding functions. People prefer to go to the market to engage in any trade they want and return home to rest for the following day.

IT IS FORBIDDEN TO KILL AN EKE SNAKE

There are two sorts of the Eke Snake in Igboland. One is Eke Orasi, and the other is called Eke Uwonya. Eke Orasi is a short python that is common everywhere in Igboland, while Eke Uwonya is a giant long Python found in the forest.
Eke Uwonya is consumable, yet the short Python can't be slaughtered or eaten because it is forbidden. It is trusted that the Eke Orasi are the children of Orashi stream, which is found in Abia, Imo, and part of Anambra State. Erroneously or deliberately murdering a python means trouble. The act necessitates that the creature should be mourned with grievances of a perished individual. Strange right? Welcome to Igboland.

OSU AND UME FAMILIES MUST BE TREATED DIFFERENTLY

Osu and Ume in Igboland are said to be the general population who were brought from a far land. Significantly, they are being utilized as slaves or offered as a forfeit to the ancestors. They must worship the Idols, serve the Idols, and they are to live in the market where they serve the Idols. These sets of individuals are exceptionally innovative and attractive. However, they are not permitted to either wed, participate in gatherings, or relationship with the sons of the soil. The sons of the soil are the real offspring of the land. On the off chance that you ask me, I will say the general population from the Igboland are supremacists. Lol! I am merely clowning, it is their way of life, and I respect that.

The Osu and Ume's are from Igboland, their kids grow up and carry on with an extraordinary life. They get hitched to either an individual from their tribe or an individual from different ethnicity. This contention has been on for the longest. The sons of the soil are made to trust that the OSU and UME(s) don't have traditions. As it is believed that their culture and customs are lost in time. Despite all of these controversies, in the present day, endeavors have been made to cancel this idea. Shockingly, nothing has enhanced, this law was laid down by the ancestors.

NZE AND OZO ARE CUSTOMARY PRIESTS

The Nze is the male, while the Ozo is his spouse. They both hold the most noteworthy customary titles in Igboland in the ancient days. They are viewed as the customary priest of the Igboland, which makes them get preferences and exemptions from any type of community work. The Nze or Ozo must not venture into a river or stream where individuals are occupying already. At whatever point they want to visit, or utilize the waterways/stream, everyone in that water runs out.

This is to show respect and honor. They are free to utilize the waterway or stream while every other individual stops outside until the point when they are through. On the off chance that it happens that somebody goes along with them in the stream, that individual must assuage the land.

EBURALA (AN ANIMAL MUSTNT BARE ONE CHILD)

Any chicken or goat that bears one infant is condemned, and its offspring are described as an EBURALA. It must be slaughtered and eaten once it is matured. On no event should this creature be taken to the market for sale or left to have offsprings. Doing otherwise is considered an abomination in Igboland.

A CHICKEN MUST NOT CROW AT NIGHT

It is an abomination for a Chicken to crow at Night in Igboland. If it does, that fowl must be apprehended and killed for consumption.

GROWING AN UPPER TEETH FIRST.

In the olden days, on the off chance that a baby develops the upper teeth first, or if a child is born with teeth. Such a child is bad luck and an abomination in Igboland. The child will be tossed into an evil forest for animal consumption. Note that this demonstration has been abolished because, in a long time past, people do things out of primitivism. In a similar vein, twins were killed yet today, nothing of such exists.

ADULTERY

It is considered an abomination in Igboland if a woman lay down with her significant other's sibling. If she takes part in such an act, her better half will die. On the off chance that she takes part in a sexual association with another person, she and her significant other will live in need and want. When an Igbo lady is hitched, she is married forever except in the case of divorce. I wonder why the Igbo people did not consider creating such a rule to govern the men too.

KILLING

It is an abomination in Igboland to kill any human; if such an act occurs, the accused person will pay severely for that offense. Also, committing suicide is forbidden. If such an act is done, such a person does not get a proper burial. Let's leave it as the body is discarded.

GIVING AND RECEIVING

It is an abomination in Igboland to give or receive one item or any Item in an odd-numbered form, e.g., 1, 3, 5,7,9........ When presenting or receiving a gift, it must be in pairs, e.g., 2,4,6,8,10........... If anyone is presented with one item as a gift, such a thing is accepted and been thrown away.

The reason for this is that the Igbos believe that the two (2) represent the breasts of their mother. And the multiple of two represents the multiplication of blessings.

WHISTLING WITH THE MOUTH AT NIGHT

You can whistle with your mouth all day, but it is an abomination in Igboland to sound with your mouth at night, it is believed that it is a way of getting the attention of snakes, while others believe it attracts evil spirits. In the olden days, if someone accidentally whistles at night, an elderly person there will rush to the kitchen, pick up burning wood and throw it outside. That is a sign of appeasing the gods and forestalling the repercussion of that act. The person will say some words, begging and appealing to the ancestors, stating that the offender did the act unknowingly.

DOING BAD TO INLAWS AND THEIR CHILDREN

Doing any kind of evil to this category of people is an abomination in Igboland. Husbands and Children born to sisters or daughters of the Igbo communities are treasured, and no form of unpleasantries must be recorded against the family.
Husbands and children of the daughters of the land are automatic members of the family, and they have equal rights with the other members of the family. In most cases, they are giving areas to build on for their remembrance. It is called the "mark of Inlaws."

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RANDOM FACTS ABOUT NIGERIAN WOMEN

April 14, 2020
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Nigeria is the giant of Africa for diverse reasons. Our land is fertile, beautiful, and productive. Yes, we are also famous for not so good things, yet it is essential to state that not all Nigerians enjoy wrongdoings. Nigeria is a blessed nation with incredible natural resources; however, there is a treasure that is always outshined.
Perhaps, the inability of this gem to add to the GDP of Nigeria has caused it to be irrelevant. Calm down! You don't need to send missiles to Nigeria as the treasures I speak of are not buried under our red soils.

Looking for beautiful black women? Well, look no further, let me tell you about Nigerian women. Some of the attributes discussed below may not apply to some Nigerian women. On a brighter note, you are not barking up the wrong tree, you will find at least three of the attributes highlighted in this post in a Nigerian woman.

NIGERIAN WOMEN ARE WELL INFORMED

Unlike what media make you believe, Nigerian women, get the opportunity to study, pursue a career, and live life successfully. Yes, this comes as a threat to some of our men, it is believed that the more successful a woman is, the less likely for her to be submissive. Don't ask me! I don't know the crazy one who created these rules. In some cases, the women of Nigeria are made to believe that their success can chase potential husbands. Well, I DON'T CARE. Some women are unapologetic. they are like, "You can either live with my accomplishments or hit the road."
Just like other countries in the world, some people choose not to go to school. It is also fair to mention that some communities in the northern part of Nigeria do not allow western education for reasons best known to them. All things being equal, Nigerian women are educated and are doing exploit in different fields.

NIGERIAN WOMEN ARE ASSERTIVE, RATIONAL, AND FIGHTERS.

Nigerian women wear these three hats, and fit in gracefully; boy do they look good in them. Regardless of her educational background or status, Women of Nigeria are assertive. They hardly allow their life issues to make them feel less than. She wears her crown boldly, even if her dress tells unpleasant stories.

Her assertive nature is considered ugly, mainly because those who fall into this category comes off as a threat. Yes, her voice is bold, she stands by what she believes, and sometimes Nigeria women throw punches to prove their point, but she is not an angry black woman. She is passionate.
You should know that her voice is never taken seriously, so shouting comes handy💪. Shouting or being firm for a Nigerian woman does not mean violence, anger, or rage. It says she is passionate about what she speaks of, and she wants her point to stick. It took my husband years to understand this.

It is also fair to say that inside the assertive fighter lies a rational woman. Her fight and strength work in hand with her ability to rationalize. Nigerian women are thinkers; we give sincere thought to every step we take. We consider every little thing before taking action.

Nigerian women are not weaklings; let’s leave it as we go about our fight differently. We have the strength and desire to stand and fight, but because we overthink things, we look for the best way to deliver our fight. Unfortunately, I am different. When I'm at war, all I want to see are headless bodies. That was a joke 😉.

HIGHLY RELIGIOUS

Religion is an exceptionally essential piece of any Nigerian life, be it Christianity, Islam, or something else. Regardless of how simple convoluted an issue is, be sure to find them engaging their beliefs.

Religion is a remarkable piece of their life; it influences each choice they make, be it Marriage, Works, School, or Family life. Try not to be stunned when you request a Nigerian lady's hand in marriage, and she says, "I will hit you up after I get notification from God." Joking but frankly, Nigerian women are very spiritual, and they hold firm to their faith.

NATURALLY ENDOWED

When It comes to Nigerian women, endowments are not limited to the physical. It can also be associated with some abstract features. Nigerian women have a heart of gold, they have a gem inside that makes them loveable to all, and they are exceptionally likable individuals. They likewise have incredible physical highlights that make them verifiably pleasant; an average Nigerian woman is a blend of a pretty face, killer bends with brains.

GREAT COOKS

Most Nigerian women are programmed to take the responsibility of preparing the meal for their family. Cooking is a unique piece of a Nigerian woman's life. Nigerian women strongly believe that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. Sometimes Nigerian men go as far as denying themselves food made by their significant other's just to show that they are mad at something. In the same vein, a Nigerian woman feels like there is a bother if her spouse other quits eating the food she has made. At times, Nigerian women confront their partners for not eating the meal they have made. This is no joke, not eating a Nigerian woman's food can get your relationship in trouble.

A good percentage of Nigerian women are incredibly dynamic in the kitchen, and this trademark is a direct result of how they have been raised. It is asked for each female child to stay in the kitchen with their mother when she cooks, with the end goal to set her up for her own family.

DECENT

Most Nigerian women are mindful of themselves. They are always in the business of shielding the name of there family from being disgraced. There are a lot of factors that go into addressing one as decent, majorly, it is based on what we see or know about other individuals. I can't state that every single Nigerian woman is virtuous. For this reason, I will be speaking regarding what I have seen and learned as a Nigerian.

Teaching youngsters the best approach to life is a notable character in the Nigerian family. Guardians invest their time in developing their kids in a manner which they seem is right with the expectation that they obey and live by those tenets.

Most children born into a Nigerian family have 80% influence from their parents, which makes it very difficult for them to misbehave. Trust me when I say Nigerian parents don't joke. The firmness of the family makes the youngsters live and act responsibly.

This characteristic is something you will dependably discover reflecting in the life of some Nigerian women regardless of the distinction in their personality.

FAMILY ORIENTED

A typical Nigerian lady is family-oriented. A family is irreplaceable in most Nigerian women's life, and she will do anything within her capacity to ensure that they are well taken care of. So don't think that it's unusual when you find a Nigerian lady support her siblings in school or send allowances to her parents consistently.

Building and raising a family is a constant desire in the hearts of Nigerian women. You hardly find one who has no interest in having children of her own. Family and society see it as a thing of pity if a married woman don't have children. And sometimes they are shamed for being "less than."

VICTIMS OF ABUSE

In most Nigerian families, men are not just the head of the family, they are also the dictator of the Family. Women find themselves in abusive relationships, and society urges them to remain in such toxic relationships. Nigerian women are shamed for not remaining in their family. It's just in Nigeria, I hear women say, "I choose to stay with him because of my children."

A decent number of Nigerian women end their relationship because of this issue. I have seen men treat their spouses or girlfriends like trash. Interestingly, nobody is genuinely battling against the maltreatment of women and children in Nigeria. If you ask me, I will say a change will not come until Nigerian women choose to fight against this evil act.

STRONG AND INDUSTRIOUS

Nigerian women are incredibly innovative, industrious, and resourceful. If this is your first time learning of Nigeria, it is essential to mention that Nigeria is a developing country. Sometimes things could be really hard. It is easy to discover individuals living in mind-boggling circumstances. A Nigerian woman will be fortunate on the off chance that she has a dependable, responsible, and hardworking husband who knows his duties. If this isn't her case, be sure to find Nigerian women struggling to see that her family gets fed, and sheltered.

Nigerian women who wind up in unfavorable situations buckles down to keep up with the family's demands. It is possible to find Nigerian women doing humiliating jobs, working extra time, or involving in more than one small trades to make a living.

FASHIONISTAS

Regardless of what their income is, most Nigerian women want to look good. Not necessarily to make others jealous, which by the way, is a very vital part of their effort, but to help them stand out in the best way manageable. Let's leave it as they keep up with trends.

PASSIONATE AND OPINIONATED NOT ANGRY.

A Nigerian woman switching on you could turn out horrifying. Imagine a light discussion turning to a shouting battle accompanied by some hand gestures, plus rolling of head and eye. These sound scary, but you should not be scared.

A Nigerian woman can get too excited about sharing her opinion. Because she is passionate about the topic she might throw in some attitude, You might find her a little too loud, but she not about to fight you.

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