[quote author=nossycheek]In Igbo culture, a child born out of wedlock belongs to the girl's family and whoever marries her later, may have the child if he desires, otherwise, he/she remains with his/her mother's family.

But in Urhobo and Yoruba, the child belongs to the man whether married or not.

I hope I am correct[/quote. Nna,u are not very correct.in general igbo practice,d child belongs to d girls family xcept if the real father shows up to claim his child and if the family is willing to let go.however, in most cases d families let go especially where they have male childrem

[quote author=enomakos post=24801288] my dear i disagree i am a bini man and the child
belong to the father whether he hads paid the bride price or
not,afterall the child bear his father surname not the mother abi?[/

[color=#000099][/color]not sure when this chat happened... please excuse me. I am seeking personal advice on some aspect of the Edo (Bini) culture. Would you be able to assist me? It is a serious matter for me to seek this information.
Let me know if you ok with it then we can exchange contact details.
Thank you

[quote author=Bonsar post=57145772][/quote]check your mail

fingard02k:
in Igboland the woman/mother owns the baby and that child will bear his/her mum's surname.

The man can only claim the child if he paid the bride price

Yeah, in Ibibioland, the child bears the mother's maiden name. But as for the man paying the brideprice before claiming his child, we call it 'mkpo usongenyin." It literally means "Payment for insult." Why ascribe the term, "Brideprice" when the woman is not even your intended?

It’s amazing that I’m reading this thread in 2024 and it’s educative .. kudos guys !