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Re: A Nairalander Witnesses Iwa Akwa (Wearing Of Cloth) Ceremony In Igboland by Ijawwomaninoyo: 8:47pm On Jan 12, 2020 |
Jgoldie: Dust I think, everywhere there is red sand. The flogging is odd and ridiculous according to Capslocked and the OP mentioned they were showing the celebrant pepper so I don't know why he reacted with insults. Do Igbos not insult Rochas, Ikpeazu etc, why conclude he is a Yoruba man? 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: A Nairalander Witnesses Iwa Akwa (Wearing Of Cloth) Ceremony In Igboland by HallaDaTruth: 9:06pm On Jan 12, 2020 |
This is just like BARMITZVAR in Israel |
Re: A Nairalander Witnesses Iwa Akwa (Wearing Of Cloth) Ceremony In Igboland by Iyawe247: 9:07pm On Jan 12, 2020 |
NwaAmaikpe: ...and what is *debbé* if l may ask ? |
Re: A Nairalander Witnesses Iwa Akwa (Wearing Of Cloth) Ceremony In Igboland by bluefilm: 9:09pm On Jan 12, 2020 |
Nnaa eh, Donstan18, nwoke m i gwa gi ezi okwu, dis una iwa akwa looks just like a low budget cultism initiation. |
Re: A Nairalander Witnesses Iwa Akwa (Wearing Of Cloth) Ceremony In Igboland by baby124: 9:12pm On Jan 12, 2020 |
sassysure:I was going by this quote by OP: It is a ceremony that entails the passage of a young boy transforming into a full- fledged man What exactly has made them men? through wearing cloth and small small flogging? They haven’t shown the community their prowess by farming one acre of bountiful harvests, defeating fellow men in traditional wrestling and building a hut with their bare hands. . We are tired of these 21st century audio men who only have sharp mouth and, can make internet videos better than slay queens. . Or come on NL beating their chest about blue and red pill when not even pangolo is in their pocket . Oh ok, on the age to marry. I wonder what age that is in traditional Igbo culture cause these ones look like 30yrs. |
Re: A Nairalander Witnesses Iwa Akwa (Wearing Of Cloth) Ceremony In Igboland by Cousin9999: 9:15pm On Jan 12, 2020 |
My guy, why are you using the n-word to refer to the men and women participating in this beautiful, traditional ceremony? |
Re: A Nairalander Witnesses Iwa Akwa (Wearing Of Cloth) Ceremony In Igboland by donstan18: 9:16pm On Jan 12, 2020 |
bluefilm:Lol. Oweghi ihe omere nh. So long as anyi adighi egbu mmadu, we are good to go. 1 Like |
Re: A Nairalander Witnesses Iwa Akwa (Wearing Of Cloth) Ceremony In Igboland by unbitchable(m): 9:31pm On Jan 12, 2020 |
safarigirl:for the emphasis, people still have shrines in their father's compounds. ibos are originally traditionalists before their large conversation to Christianity. As a number of practices among ibos are deep rooted in tradition and culture, isn't it ridiculous as ibos mock yorubas for being traditionalists?, some ibos go as far as saying yorubas are either Christians, Muslims or traditionalists, thus, unstable whereas, they, being ibos are 99% Christians and are therefore better off. seeing ibos play the masquerades, perform ablutions, sacrifice to the gods, erect family shrines, etc, does this practice conform to Christianity?.. why do they glorify themselves as being predominantly Christians & relegate other people's traditional practices even though they do same in their various communities?. Can you be sure that the folks wearing the masquerades regalia or the large crowd in spectacle aren't ibo Christians? why do ibos mock others practicing their tradition while they proudly do theirs? 2 Likes |
Re: A Nairalander Witnesses Iwa Akwa (Wearing Of Cloth) Ceremony In Igboland by unbitchable(m): 9:40pm On Jan 12, 2020 |
baby124:just negodu. these same people insults the northerners who flog themselves for marital rites. the hypocrisy stinks. 1 Like |
Re: A Nairalander Witnesses Iwa Akwa (Wearing Of Cloth) Ceremony In Igboland by Nobody: 9:42pm On Jan 12, 2020 |
franchasng: They have canes, canes are weapons and can be used to assault someone. |
Re: A Nairalander Witnesses Iwa Akwa (Wearing Of Cloth) Ceremony In Igboland by Emmanuelhector(m): 9:44pm On Jan 12, 2020 |
rafabenitez:Nigga is a driver at peace mass transits 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: A Nairalander Witnesses Iwa Akwa (Wearing Of Cloth) Ceremony In Igboland by Chibuway(m): 9:56pm On Jan 12, 2020 |
donstan18:That was a good one there. what a detailed information with pictures. op, you tried. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: A Nairalander Witnesses Iwa Akwa (Wearing Of Cloth) Ceremony In Igboland by NaijadrivaCars: 10:01pm On Jan 12, 2020 |
donstan18: Oga where be this? BTW, Nwanyi ona away akwa? rumasy drumasy donstan18 ; My neighbours from ETITI and Mbano told me about this. |
Re: A Nairalander Witnesses Iwa Akwa (Wearing Of Cloth) Ceremony In Igboland by donstan18: 10:04pm On Jan 12, 2020 |
NaijadrivaCars:Sure, women are allowed to participate FULLY. It's not just a man thing, but as a woman, it's optional because there are 98% possibilities that you are at your husband's place. Ihitte Uboma LGA, very close to Mbano. |
Re: A Nairalander Witnesses Iwa Akwa (Wearing Of Cloth) Ceremony In Igboland by NaijadrivaCars: 10:06pm On Jan 12, 2020 |
NwaAmaikpe: This man sabi this route sha Ubomiri, Isinweke etc. 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: A Nairalander Witnesses Iwa Akwa (Wearing Of Cloth) Ceremony In Igboland by NaijadrivaCars: 10:07pm On Jan 12, 2020 |
donstan18: I know that Ihitte-Uboma,Mbano and co have this culture. Do you know any CHUKWU family there? |
Re: A Nairalander Witnesses Iwa Akwa (Wearing Of Cloth) Ceremony In Igboland by donstan18: 10:09pm On Jan 12, 2020 |
NaijadrivaCars:Lol. I find this deeply amusing. How am I suppose to know your particular CHUKWU's family from a Local government area? I know many CHUKWU's family all over Nigeria. |
Re: A Nairalander Witnesses Iwa Akwa (Wearing Of Cloth) Ceremony In Igboland by FuckAllTheMODs: 10:11pm On Jan 12, 2020 |
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Re: A Nairalander Witnesses Iwa Akwa (Wearing Of Cloth) Ceremony In Igboland by iSlayer: 10:22pm On Jan 12, 2020 |
Which time women begin do age grade? |
Re: A Nairalander Witnesses Iwa Akwa (Wearing Of Cloth) Ceremony In Igboland by emmaodet: 10:24pm On Jan 12, 2020 |
safarigirl: Well, you are right but also know that there is high rural to urban migration which means people coming from rural area will be assimilated into urban settings and the trend keep growing. In the next 50-100 years, culture may likely fade away naturally. |
Re: A Nairalander Witnesses Iwa Akwa (Wearing Of Cloth) Ceremony In Igboland by emmaodet: 10:26pm On Jan 12, 2020 |
joyandfaith: And that is all the point have made that Culture is dying and we should know that instead of deceiving ourselves. |
Re: A Nairalander Witnesses Iwa Akwa (Wearing Of Cloth) Ceremony In Igboland by Nobody: 10:32pm On Jan 12, 2020 |
baby124: Don't mind those ones that don't know the names of their towns Look at this one I posted. They don't look that old. I don't know much about this cultural practice as its not done in my state and also it seems like its modernising. I know for sure that they spend money a lot when doing this. So one jas to make the money first. Maybe thats why they stay that long. Unless your parents or family will do that for u. Some cultures still do traditional wrestling even outside Nigeria. 2 Likes
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Re: A Nairalander Witnesses Iwa Akwa (Wearing Of Cloth) Ceremony In Igboland by iSlayer: 10:33pm On Jan 12, 2020 |
[s] pocohantas: And backward... 99.91731% fall into that subset. The worst being those who spent the larger part of their formative years in the SE or have never lived outside the SE for reasonable time. Let alone abroad. [/s] And the < 1 of us who are not backward have now seen you're a foolish girl. Tweh! Ifele megbukwagi. Agafu! 9 Likes |
Re: A Nairalander Witnesses Iwa Akwa (Wearing Of Cloth) Ceremony In Igboland by Nobody: 10:38pm On Jan 12, 2020 |
donstan18:Really? So women do this too. Is there a particular age one is supposed to do this? Also, do people who engage in this later belong to age grades? Sorry, I'm asking lots of questions. |
Re: A Nairalander Witnesses Iwa Akwa (Wearing Of Cloth) Ceremony In Igboland by Limitless72(m): 10:38pm On Jan 12, 2020 |
what's the age one must get to before engaging in such rite? |
Re: A Nairalander Witnesses Iwa Akwa (Wearing Of Cloth) Ceremony In Igboland by iSlayer: 10:38pm On Jan 12, 2020 |
bluefilm: |
Re: A Nairalander Witnesses Iwa Akwa (Wearing Of Cloth) Ceremony In Igboland by BiiDii(m): 10:39pm On Jan 12, 2020 |
donstan18:Good reporting but we of Ahiazu Mbaise we don't do it, my village we share boundary with obowo. |
Re: A Nairalander Witnesses Iwa Akwa (Wearing Of Cloth) Ceremony In Igboland by donstan18: 10:44pm On Jan 12, 2020 |
sassysure:Yes. Women do participate. There's no specific age. We have about 3+ Local governments in IMO state that participate in this, and each of the LGA v'got different age range that qualifies you. How do you know you've come of age? They have what they call "Umu Ebiri", that's age grade, once you've gotten an age grade, you are to wait till it gets to your set. Its normally done every 2 or 3 years, depending on the LGA. 1 Like |
Re: A Nairalander Witnesses Iwa Akwa (Wearing Of Cloth) Ceremony In Igboland by rafabenitez: 10:45pm On Jan 12, 2020 |
Emmanuelhector:evidence to prove this |
Re: A Nairalander Witnesses Iwa Akwa (Wearing Of Cloth) Ceremony In Igboland by donstan18: 10:47pm On Jan 12, 2020 |
BiiDii:Not all parts of Ahiazu, but some parts, if not a particular part.
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Re: A Nairalander Witnesses Iwa Akwa (Wearing Of Cloth) Ceremony In Igboland by 1Sharon(f): 10:48pm On Jan 12, 2020 |
@donstan18 in what way did Davido marry Chioma traditionally? |
Re: A Nairalander Witnesses Iwa Akwa (Wearing Of Cloth) Ceremony In Igboland by unbitchable(m): 10:50pm On Jan 12, 2020 |
pocohantas:this would be useful in politics sec. |
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