Adaora Lois Anyachebelu | ISA 22nd Annual International Conference (2025)
In Igbo culture, Nhachi Nwaanyi (‘Retention Marriage’) is an age-long marriage practice whereby a man who has no male child retains one of his daughters for begetting male issues for lineage continuity. In Igbo society, when a man dies without …
Alexander Kelechi Ekeamadi, Olaitan Abolaji Atanda | ISA 22nd Annual International Conference (2025)
Textile industry in Nigeria has experienced a severe decline, with the collapse of 150 companies in 2023, leaving only two operational firms, both foreign-owned. This downturn is primarily attributed to the rampant influx of textiles, particularly from China, which has …
Ebele Eucahria Okafor, Oluchi Eugenia Nebolisa | ISA 22nd Annual International Conference (2025)
In Igbo society, motherhood has always been visualised as a sacred role for women, which all women are expected to embrace and imbibe as their ordained responsibility from God. Mother archetype entails giving birth, nurturing, raising children, home management, caregiving …
Chiamaka Ngozi Oyeka | ISA 22nd Annual International Conference (2025)
One of the outstanding features that mark Igbo culture is the kola nut. Traditionally, the kola nut goes through a ritual termed igo oji ‘the kola nut invocation’ before it is eaten. Research have been carried out by Igbo scholars …