Ancient And Modern Nwanwa Concept: Highly Valued And Practised Igbo Cultural Norm-(The Charles Orie’s Example)

Last updated: May 24, 2025 3:27 pm

Voices of wisdom do not lie . No matter where you hail from , where your current residencial status is or what your social status is , there is no modern you without an ancient belief and norm that surrounds you . We all have a history and tradition we must respect and cherish.

The ancient in societies that value growth, progress and development cannot be wished away . The societies that have decayed are those that have ignored the traditions that brought us peace , tolerance , coexistence, co-habitation , acceptance and freedom/security . The NWANNE, NWANNA and NWANWA recognitions make our Father in heaven, our forefathers. our mothers and our deities smile at us from above ..

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Nwanwa is a grandchild.either from a male or a female child. Example, I am a nwanwa nde Nekede, because my beautiful mother is from Nekede.

Nwanwa from a female child married outside is considered with a more value especially if the nwanwa is very mannered, kind , supportive, humble and respectful like Chief Charles Orie.

Let me wet your appetite with some culinary traditional information by letting us know that the arrival of a Nwanwa born by a female child attracts the killing of cock ( a male chicken /oke okpa / cockcrowcoo) to herald his or her arrival.

The Nwanwa [male ] member of the family is held in high esteem because he is the one that makes the first digging of a burial site chosen by his sister’s children who are married outside the community. This ceremony attracts a lot of dignitaries and and the visitors are well entertained with choice gift items.

Nwanwa from a female child must not commit evil and if it is confirmed, the whole community will jointly send him/her away and barn him from coming there for life. So we desire the Nwanwa that will make us proud.

NWANWA enjoys more care , attention , love , favour and is allowed to participate and partake in activities that progress the affairs of the land .

At this juncture, I humbly crave your attention please . Note, that Nwanwa from a female member of the family MUST NOT BE ROBBED of his/her RIGHTS ,if that happens, it can attract the anger of the gods of the land.

In conclusion before I expand the scope in my next writing, let me keep you guessing who you know has is a Nwanwa from mother and Nwanwa nwanwa from father axis . Double Nwanwa status on both sides . We all must honour the cultural background knowledge that adorns Igbo cultural heritage. The White Man cap is here! Akuatuegwu is coming!