THE IGBO AND THE TRADITION OF KOLA NUT
The Igbos place an immeasurable value on kola nuts. It is a very essential nut, without which most formal and informal gatherings among them can hardly take place unless an apology is tendered for its unavailability. Kola nut fosters unity among those who partake of its blessing, breaking and eating. Each time it is presented, it is blessed before being consumed. In this feature, we seeks to highlight the principal features of the language used in blessing kola nut among the Igbos of South-East Nigeria.
Kola Nut and the Igbo Culture: The culture of a people is their way of life. It encompasses their beliefs, music, art, and social organization. The kola nut is engraved in the culture of the Igbos. There is no part of Igbo land that kola nut is not held in high esteem. In fact, breaking th...