This is where we explore the beauty of Igbo culture, through the lens of our unique Ohiaeri family experience.

Igbo culture is our family’s compass. It shapes our family’s structure and values. It is the unspoken thread connecting our elders to our youth, and our village to our diaspora.

What You’ll Find in This Section

Educational, thoughtful and practical content for all ages, especially younger family members and those in the diaspora who seek to reconnect with their roots.

Examples of articles you’ll find in this section:

• Language: “What Does Ohiaeri Mean?”
• Proverbs & Wisdom: “10 Igbo Proverbs Every Ohiaeri Child Should Know”
• Customs & Ceremonies: “Marriage Rites in Ezi Ohiaeri: Then and Now”
• Naming: Essays on the meaning and significance of Igbo names
• Interviews with elders and Igbo culture experts

To contribute, send an email to editor@ohiaerifamily.org