Radoillo:


Dude, you should probably ask questions about certain things before making bold assertions like this.

Are u from Awka? I am. I lived there for a long time and I still return whenever I can. Obi Gibson Nwosu is not of Osu descent...unless you are the only person alive that knows this.

In the past, Osu were important acolytes and keepers of shrines. As agents of gods, they could be consulted by (freeborn) people. A freeborn child whose conception was believed to have been facilitated by these shrine keepers could be named Nwosu. Needless to say, such children were not themselves Osu in any way.

uzolexis:


don't mind the OP, he doesn't even understand simple Igbo terms and he's here describing Osu that exist only in his dreams.

uzolexis:


if u back trace the linage of pple bearing Nwosu they r of Osu descent, maybe not by birth but by marriage. That they hold traditional titles today shows that it's no longer practised.

adeitoro:


Nne, you can lie I swear.

How haven't you seen an OSU before but the practice is still very much alive in your town.

To the topic, Osu caste system is dead in virtually all part of Igboland.

I grew up in the East, but uptill now I am yet to see an Osu.

Infact considering the discrimination meted to them favoured them, which turn most of them according to history as the Economic, Academic and Political gaints in Igboland.

patostation:



It's all hypocricy. Let me use my town as an example. There, the so-called 'Osu' are responsible for the major developmental projects. God has always blessed the Osu more in every village. When they bring their money, the 'nwadiala' accepts it without discrimination. Many 'nwadiala' are involved in sexual relationships with the 'osu'. Even the 'osus' participate in social events and sports. But when it comes to marriage, you are on your own. Nobody wants to marry an 'osu'. Even when the couple wishes to marry, the 'nwadiala' kinsmen will make sure it does not happen. Is that not hypocricy?

uzolexis:


i am from Imo state and we use Nwafor as son of d soil nwadiala as our mother's pple/ sister's children....and it's the same in other parts of Imo state.

Mynd44:

Wrong, we need to tell our kids so they don't hear it from some numbskull and believe it

knowledgeable:


Pls, can anyone point to any hamlet, village, town, local government or state in either Anambra, Enugu, Imo, Abia or Ebony where a historical Osu structure is still in place?. Igbos are probably the most diasporan group in Africa, and therefore, import ideas that will always change their culture for the better. How come the, osu system of today escapes nollywood?.

Jennydoris:






I have not seen an OSU, I have not come in contact with any I still maintain that, but what I know is that the practice still holds. believe it or not.

OdenigboAroli:


Its possible,some people know what it is and know it exists but never seen one. In my town we are neighbor to them. They have beautiful girls and many people date them and would like to marry them but because of what people will say and the stigma that comes with it.

Before they never used to take ozo title but now they do everything with everybody except marriage. I have some of them as friends and we are like brother...eat and drink with them,too but marriage is still a problem.

knowledgeable:


Pls, can anyone point to any hamlet, village, town, local government or state in either Anambra, Enugu, Imo, Abia or Ebony where a historical Osu structure is still in place?. Igbos are probably the most diasporan group in Africa, and therefore, import ideas that will always change their culture for the better. How come the, osu system of today escapes nollywood?.

jnrbayano:


Some people here are telling you they have seen.

Just scroll up and read Mynd44's response to someone on page 2

That's why I made this thread.

OdenigboAroli:


It still not the same...Nwadiana is "sister's child/children",while nnaochie/ndi nnam ochie is "my mother's people". Understand? Nwafor is widespread in Igboland. More so,I have heard Orlu people use umere nnem as" mother's people's " while Anambra say "nnaochie".

Arysexy:
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We are talking of igbo culture, u are referring me to mynd a known yoloba tribalist. Are u new here?

Arysexy:
All these thesis writers will write any rubbish to earn their PhD.

Osu caste system is dead and should be allowed to rest. Enough of flogging this issue. Christianity has stopped the act.

Today We have people bear Nwosu, osunkwo, osueke, etc Ngozi Nwosu, Ashley Nwosu etc are known nollywood actors bearing osu name. Did any of them tell u He is being persecuted?

Enough of these paper Rubbish.

I grew up reading and hearing about osu caste system on paper and preaching about it in church But have not seen any victimized, so Why wake a dead issue?

ElekeNtioba:


No need to endear traditional religion to Igbos. They have gone past that era.

Beerem:
If the osu are people dedicated to the gods but yet very ill treated, it means the Igbo do not regard their gods.

Eseries:
Hello everyone!
I want to state categorically clear that osu is hardly an issue in the contemporary Igbo society.
Just think about numerous famous Igbos bearing Nwaosu (decendant/children of Osu) as surname. They are all well received and celebrated in their various communities.
In today's world young ones marry whosoever they want be it oyibo, people from other tribes and nationalities, Osu is hardly one of the issues to be bothered about. There is this girl that bears Nwosu that graduated with first class in my department, You think peradventure it happened we chose to marry anyone can stop me because she is "osu"?
Believe me most people think like me except few old conservative people and their opinion hardly matter.

Just like killing of twins babies, selling people out to slavery and other nefarious practices found in our culture have been phased out.

If there there is a group that embraces change that comes along with civility, Igbo are the one!
no one gives a dammn about if you osu or not, become a success and people will celebrate and associate with you! who do hell even keep track of who is osu or who is their children or let alone children of their children?

jnrbayano:


Dear I hate wars. No matter what his affiliation is he stated my reasons for making this thread.

Nwanne m, I consider it rude when you also cancelled my moniker while quoting me.

donpeey22:
The OSU caste system still exists in Enugu. However, like I said in my previous post, people brand others as 'osu' or 'oru' for mainly for political reasons. When Enugu state governor was sick, some people faught tooth and nail to ensure that the deputy who was said to be an 'oru' did not assume the position of governor. Former minister of power, prof Barth Nnaji was removed from office partly as a result of gang ups from
those who saw his ppolitical success as threat because he was believed to be an 'oru'.

Let's not pretend that these things are not happening!

Arysexy:


Apologies bro.

No vex

cococandy:
they are discriminated against especially marriage wise. I'm Igbo . I know. Nauseating practice I'm totally against

knowledgeable:


My friend, this is passive labeling. Has any of those names you mentioned, have been osu casted in their life?. And thus, my question, .....name any place in Igbo land, that the historical osu structures still exist?...simple.

PAGAN9JA:


Your church started the discrimination in the early days and now is using it as a tool.

Kingsasian:
Na wa o. I tot this system hv long been abolished. God help the igbos. Anyway osu or no osu I will marry any igbo lady of my choice.