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REVISITING THE IMPORTANCE OF TRADITIONAL NAMING CEREMONIES IN IGBOLAND

Authors: Chibunkem Jonathan Felix-Joe & 2-Godswill Okechukwu Nwokedi &3-Francis Chuks Madukasi;

REVISITING THE IMPORTANCE OF TRADITIONAL NAMING CEREMONIES IN IGBOLAND

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Abstract: This study, Revisiting the Importance of Traditional Naming Ceremonies in Igboland explores an essential aspect of Igbo cultural heritage traditional naming ceremonies. The practice of naming a child in Igbo society is not only a cultural rite but also a deeply spiritual and communal affair that embodies the values, history, and identity of the people. While modernization and external influences such as Christianity and urbanization have increasingly altered the landscape of cultural practices in Igboland, this research seeks to bring to light the enduring significance of these traditions in Igbo land. The motivation behind this work stems from a desire to preserve and revitalize these traditional practices, which are at risk of being forgotten or marginalized. By examining the process, rituals, and cultural values associated with naming ceremonies, the study aims to emphasize the importance of maintaining such traditions in the face of socio-economic and generational changes. Through this research, we hope to contribute to the ongoing dialogue on cultural preservation in Igboland, offering recommendations for integrating modern values with age-old traditions. This work would not have been possible without the guidance of scholars, cultural custodians, and the Igbo people, whose knowledge and insights have been invaluable. This work explored primary and secondary methods of data collection.

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Naming Ceremonies, Revisiting, Culture, Naming, SSAR Journal of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences (SSARJAHSS), REVISITING THE IMPORTANCE OF TRADITIONAL NAMING CEREMONIES IN IGBOLAND, Igboland, SSAR Journal of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences (SSARJAHSS), ISSN: 3049-0340 (Online)., Tradition

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