Cultural Anthropology

Cultural Anthropology, Igbo Culture & Heritage, Igbo History

Puberty Rites, Bride Preparation, and the Transition into Wifehood in Igbo Tradition

MikeTech / November 17, 2025

In Igbo society, Igbo puberty rites represent a deeply meaningful journey that guides a girl from childhood into recognized womanhood.

Cultural Anthropology, Igbo Culture & Heritage, Igbo History

Understanding Betrothal, Courtship, and Engagement Practices in Igbo Tradition

MikeTech / November 14, 2025

Understanding Igbo courtship means stepping into a cultural tradition where marriage is not an event but a sacred journey. In

Cultural Anthropology, Igbo Culture & Heritage, Igbo History

The Meaning and Cultural Importance of Marriage in Traditional Igbo Land

MikeTech / November 11, 2025

The institution of marriage holds an especially profound place within Igbo culture. Traditional Igbo marriage is not merely the joining