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Poll: Should They?

Yes: 66% (77 votes)
No: 13% (16 votes)
Indifferent: 19% (23 votes)
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Should Inter-tribal Marriages Be Encouraged? by teedris: 2:22pm On Apr 27, 2010
at this stage of our lives in this country, i don't think we Nigerians should stop our sons or daughters from marrying from other tribes,
Re: Should Inter-tribal Marriages Be Encouraged? by ChinenyeN(m): 6:30pm On Apr 27, 2010
teedris:

at this stage of our lives in this country, i don't think we Nigerians should stop our sons or daughters from marrying from other tribes,
Don't take this the wrong way, but. . . where have you been?
Re: Should Inter-tribal Marriages Be Encouraged? by AYODEJI4LOVE(m): 10:50pm On Apr 27, 2010
i hope so too and i pray so.but with what is going on in nairaland i doubt it.but if i have the privilege of getting someone from another tribe to marry.i dont care.
Re: Should Inter-tribal Marriages Be Encouraged? by sjeezy8: 4:02pm On May 05, 2010
doesnt really matter both my parents are mixed with diffrent tribes as long as we understand eachothers culture- it shouldnt be a big deal
Re: Should Inter-tribal Marriages Be Encouraged? by Bletherer: 10:19pm On May 18, 2010
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Re: Should Inter-tribal Marriages Be Encouraged? by Kennyblues(m): 1:45pm On Jun 30, 2010
there is unity in diversity
Re: Should Inter-tribal Marriages Be Encouraged? by otukpo(f): 1:49pm On Jun 30, 2010
Kennyblues:

there is unity in diversity

Nigeria cant be united.
Re: Should Inter-tribal Marriages Be Encouraged? by Nobody: 1:57pm On Jun 30, 2010
it should be encouraged, though you need a heart of steel to make a success of it

too many obstacles waiting for you
Re: Should Inter-tribal Marriages Be Encouraged? by fowler: 1:59pm On Jun 30, 2010
[color=#006600][/color]Oya my brodas n sistas from Anambra State make una tell the house why e dey hard una parents to allow their daughters marry 'outsiders', ?
Re: Should Inter-tribal Marriages Be Encouraged? by Kennyblues(m): 2:00pm On Jun 30, 2010
otukpo:

Nigeria cant be united.

We can make the change we want if we divesify meaningfully
Re: Should Inter-tribal Marriages Be Encouraged? by NaijaSisi(f): 2:03pm On Jun 30, 2010
encouraged?? i dnt know about encouraged but i dnt think it should be prevented, if a man and woman from different tribes are in love with each other then tribalism shouldnt get in the way
Re: Should Inter-tribal Marriages Be Encouraged? by 006(m): 2:06pm On Jun 30, 2010
fowler:

[color=#006600][/color]Oya my brodas n sistas from Anambra State make una tell the house why e dey hard una parents to allow their daughters marry 'outsiders', ?

Not only daughters, sons as well.
Reason: we don't want to dilute our culture and family values.

Risk of marrying outsiders: A new breed of psychotic kids may be born into Anambra State, and before you know it, they will be calling for Awka State or Agulu State or Nnewi State.
Re: Should Inter-tribal Marriages Be Encouraged? by anitabest(f): 2:09pm On Jun 30, 2010
who is talking abt getting married to other tribe? please you guys should count me out oooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.
hahahahahahahahaha. grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin
Re: Should Inter-tribal Marriages Be Encouraged? by NobiGod: 2:09pm On Jun 30, 2010
Talking culture in Nigeria as if  the difference in culture is that huge. I don't see how an Urhobo guy for example would find marrying an Igbo girl of much difference culturally( except for the bride-price of course).

I think religion is more polarising than culture. It useto be that tribal and culturally differences were bane to inter-tribal marriages. There is much better tolerance now I think.
Re: Should Inter-tribal Marriages Be Encouraged? by tijehi(f): 2:10pm On Jun 30, 2010
@fowler . abeg na which Anambra girl parents refuse you marry their daughter. because from the way wey u take rush ask the question, e belike say u don experience am. ngwa, tell us wetin  happen.
Re: Should Inter-tribal Marriages Be Encouraged? by tpiah: 2:13pm On Jun 30, 2010
@ topic

no, unless you have an extremely thick skin and/or are terribly infatuated.
Re: Should Inter-tribal Marriages Be Encouraged? by earlalright(m): 2:15pm On Jun 30, 2010
i could marry from any where. dad approves of that but he doesn't want any daughter in law from a broken home and i am skeptical about some kingdoms in my tribe. but i don't see anything real wrong with inter-triber marriage ooohhhh
Re: Should Inter-tribal Marriages Be Encouraged? by Homonide: 2:18pm On Jun 30, 2010
First, the choice of which tribe to marry is a personal decision. As much as inter-tribal marriages would foster unity in the country, it cannot be decreed. People have different perceptions of different tribes, however founded or otherwise and it is virtually impossible to convince them. As for me, the choice of who to marry isn't solely based on tribe, even though it might be a criteria.
Re: Should Inter-tribal Marriages Be Encouraged? by ThoniaSlim(f): 2:27pm On Jun 30, 2010
Coming from an inter tribal family myself, I've never had an issue with inter tribal marriage neither has it been an issue on my dad's part. My mum's always been the one drumming it down my ears to marry an igbo man despite the fact my dad isn't igbo. Funny!

But I think the only time my dad would have a problem with tribe issue would be if I brought a hausa man as my husband to be. Nw that would be a hilarious scene to watch.
Re: Should Inter-tribal Marriages Be Encouraged? by teekay8(m): 2:38pm On Jun 30, 2010
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Re: Should Inter-tribal Marriages Be Encouraged? by Nobody: 2:50pm On Jun 30, 2010
there is nothing wrong in cross cultural marriages or inter tribal marriages as some would call it. I am in it and I am having fun.
Re: Should Inter-tribal Marriages Be Encouraged? by Parnassuss(m): 2:51pm On Jun 30, 2010
NobiGod:

Talking culture in Nigeria as if  the difference in culture is that huge. I don't see how an Urhobo guy for example would find marrying an Igbo girl of much difference culturally( except for the bride-price of course).

I think religion is more polarising than culture. It useto be that tribal and culturally differences were bane to inter-tribal marriages. There is much better tolerance now I think.


I agree with the summation on religion, inter-religion would be tasking.

ThoniaSlim:

Coming from an inter tribal family myself, I've never had an issue with inter tribal marriage neither has it been an issue on my dad's part. My mum's always been the one drumming it down my ears to marry an igbo man despite the fact my dad isn't igbo. Funny!

But I think the only time my dad would have a problem with tribe issue would be if I brought a hausa man as my husband to be. Nw that would be a hilarious scene to watch.


I am available. I like long works (in an office), singing in the rain (under a roof), riding bicycles and making stinking money. Oh yeah, i'm also Igbo.
Re: Should Inter-tribal Marriages Be Encouraged? by ThoniaSlim(f): 2:54pm On Jun 30, 2010
^^^good for you. But I'm not available.
Re: Should Inter-tribal Marriages Be Encouraged? by 006(m): 2:57pm On Jun 30, 2010
ThoniaSlim:

^^^good for you. But I'm not available.

See shakara. Husband no dey for market o!
Re: Should Inter-tribal Marriages Be Encouraged? by Nobody: 3:11pm On Jun 30, 2010
I used to think so, but now, I dont think it should be encouraged.

But it shouldnt be prevented. Whatever floats your boat, I say.
Re: Should Inter-tribal Marriages Be Encouraged? by obidia(f): 3:12pm On Jun 30, 2010
Can you believe this,its easy to bring in a white as your spouse than for you to bring in a fellow Nigerian thou from other tribe to the parent.They may not frown too much at a white spouse like they would if you brought someone outside your tribe.Aint that foolish
Re: Should Inter-tribal Marriages Be Encouraged? by Nobody: 3:19pm On Jun 30, 2010
obidia:

Can you believe this[b],its easy to bring in a white [/b]as your spouse than for you to bring in a fellow Nigerian thou from other tribe to the parent.They may not frown too much at a white spouse like they would if you brought someone outside your tribe.Aint that foolish
ROTFLMAO. . . . Plz go and try it.
Re: Should Inter-tribal Marriages Be Encouraged? by Cohomology: 3:20pm On Jun 30, 2010
obidia:

Can you believe this,its easy to bring in a white as your spouse than for you to bring in a fellow Nigerian thou from other tribe to the parent.They may not frown too much at a white spouse like they would if you brought someone outside your tribe.Aint that foolish

Very foolish indeed!

Thanks for the post.

Some people are still mental slaves to the white man.
Re: Should Inter-tribal Marriages Be Encouraged? by Cohomology: 3:23pm On Jun 30, 2010
Inter-tribal marriage should be encouraged.

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Re: Should Inter-tribal Marriages Be Encouraged? by Nobody: 3:24pm On Jun 30, 2010
Cohomology:

Very foolish indeed!

Thanks for the post.

Some people are still mental slaves to the white man.



What are you two talking about?

Nigerian parents have been known to shun their children marrying a Non-Nigerian.
Re: Should Inter-tribal Marriages Be Encouraged? by ThoniaSlim(f): 3:36pm On Jun 30, 2010
006:

See shakara. Husband no dey for market o!

Did anyone tell you I was desperate for a husband?

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