RE: ADSactly History : History Of Northern Nigeria [Part 4] - Igala In The Pre-colonia Era

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ADSactly History : History Of Northern Nigeria [Part 4] - Igala In The Pre-colonia Era

in history •  5 years ago 

Amazing piece @samminator. If I may ask, which other ethnic group in Nigeria recognizes female heads? Because I'm not sure I've heard about female administrative heads in the ethnic groups in Nigeria. It looks like Igala should be commended for this

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Actually, there are other ethnic groups where women can hold certain traditional offices. For example, in some parts of Igbo land, there is the "Ezenwanyi" (queen mother), in Kanem-Bornu, there is the Magira... All these are traditional heads reserved for women. Though Igala's own is different because the Attah is the highest office and can also be occupied by women.
Thanks for reading buddy