The Title-Taking Systems in Igboland: Ozo, Nze, and the Making of Elders
Long before colonial governments drew borders or Western formal education became the norm, the people of Igboland in southeastern Nigeria had long built complex societies grounded in honor, achievement, and moral accountability. One of the most important social institutions that shaped leadership and community governance in Igboland was the title-taking system—particularly the revered titles of … Read more