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Agnatic Kinship and Leadership in Igbo Societies
Igbo societies are intricately structured around agnatic kinship, where lineage and descent play a crucial role. At the heart of this system is the Okpara Ukwu, the first son of a family. The Okpara heads the Umunna, a section of the village tracing its lineage back to a common father. As we…