Author: mgbidi

Ifuta Omugwo is a joyful tradition in Mgbidi marking the end of a new mother’s Igbo seven-week confinement. After observing the four Igbo market days -Eke, Orie, Afọ, na Nkwọ seven times, she emerges to celebrate with family, friends, and the wider community.

In our town, a bride remains married to her former husband until the bride price is refunded. Ibu Enwe serves to liberate the woman from that marriage bond, allowing her to enter a new relationship. This practice holds particular weight in a culture where polygamy is not frowned upon.

In Mgbidi, marriage is a sacred institution that not only fosters procreation but also strengthens family ties and relationships. To mitigate basic marriage related issues and the consequences of divorce and its effects on families and society, the Mgbidi people have devised a unique approach called Igba Ndu