Voice of the East

25/07/2025

EVERY IGBO PERSON SHOULD KNOW THIS.

1. Gad Family members Eri, Arodi and Areli and their role today in Igboland and outside Igboland.
2. Eri Children Agulu, Attah, Oba, Igbo, Menri and Adamgbo. Explain, who are they and where are they now.
3. Kola Nut breaking procedure and meaning of its lobes. One or two or three or four or five meaning
4. Nzu and Alligator pepper role in Iwa Oji
5. Ofo na Ogu meaning
6. Ikenga meaning
7. Agwu meaning why is it so powerful.
8. Igbo four Market days and meaning for each day
9. Igbo tittles Nze na Ozo, Ndiichie, Chief, High Chief, Lolo, Iyom, Ndiada tittles
10. Role of IWA Ji or Iluo Muoi festival in Igbo culture
11. Igbo religion-- Igbo people traditionally practice Odinani, a system of belief that acknowledges the existence of a supreme creator god (Chukwu or Chineke), an earth goddess (Ala), and various deities and spirits.
12. Believe in the power of ancestors, who are believed to protect and guide their descendants
13. Many Igbo are now Christians, some practicing a syncretic version of Christianity intermingled with indigenous beliefs.
14. Divination (Igbaafa/Iju ese) and oracles are used to seek guidance from the deities.
15. Role of Dibia, Ezenwayi and Ezemuo in Igbo culture
16. NdiIgbo live in 14 states of Nigeria and several countries.
17. NdiIgbo through slavery now reside in the Americas and Caribbeans


ANCESTOR

25/07/2025

Happy Birthday to our very own, His Excellency Dave Umahi, former Governor of Ebonyi State! Today, July 25, 2025, we celebrate your life and pray for God's continued guidance and blessings in your new role as Minister of Works.

Voice of the East wishes you a wonderful birthday celebration filled with love, joy, and good health. May God grant you many more years of service to the nation.

Ndu na Ogologo Oge! 🎉

24/07/2025

LET'S TALK ABOUT HONOURING OUR ANCESTORS:

The Sacred Connection of Life and Death in Igbo Tradition

In Igbo land, when a man passes away, a beautiful tapestry of rituals unfolds, each thread woven tightly with love, respect, and deep spiritual beliefs. One of the significant rituals is performed by the first son, (weather a boy or a man as long as he is the 1st son) known as “igbu ewu ishi na ama”. A rite that speaks volumes about our connection to our ancestors and the afterlife.

Understanding the Ritual:

1. Preparation: When a beloved father departs, the family carefully selects a healthy goat for the sacrifice. This represents their commitment to honoring his life and the journey he is about to undertake.

2. Direction of the Roa: During the ritual, the first son kills the goat while facing the road, symbolizing his father's passage to the afterlife. It's a powerful reminder that while his physical body is no longer present, his spirit remains an essential part of the family's life.

3. Community Support: This ritual isn't just a family affair; it's a community gathering. Neighbours and friends come together to support the bereaved, showcasing the unity and shared responsibility to honor their loved ones.

4. Feasting and Celebration: After the goat is sacrificed, it becomes nourishment for the community, transforming sorrow into celebration. The communal feast honors the deceased's life and strengthens the bonds of friendship and family.

Cultural Significance

"Igbupu ewu ishi na ama" is much more than a mere ritual; it embodies the Igbo philosophy that life and death are intertwined. It emphasizes that our ancestors continue to play a vital role in our spiritual existence, reminding us of the values and lessons they imparted.

This practice serves as a sign to the enduring connections we share with those who came before us. While d@€th marks the end of physical existence, the memories and legacies of our loved ones continue to shape our lives, guiding us through challenges and celebrations alike.

Embrace Our Traditions

Let us celebrate these rituals and the rich history they represent.

By honouring our Ancestors, we strengthen our roots and nurture our collective spirit. Together, we can ensure that the wisdom of the past enriches our present and future.

YAGAZIE

24/07/2025

The Elements that makes up the UNIVERSE

In Spirituality, everything in nature is made up of five(4) elements

The Earth
The Water
The Fire
The Air

This is a complexity of nature. This elements represent patterns of energy that transform life and by understanding their influences, it can be used for self development

When doing rituals, it is advisable to connect to all element but remember know your own element and work with it excessively... Not every being is reincarnated from the water nor Earth, nor air, nor fire... Know yours, find yours and work with it excessively

These are few points on how you can communicate with the universe while using this elements

WATER; Every morning, get a cup of water, or dry gin or palm wine. first, meditate. Secondly, go outside then speak, command and say out your intentions. Remember with a pure and sincere heart.

AIR; Learn to focus on nature by allowing the fragrance of the breeze to surround you. Meditate through your mind, be calm, close your eyes and listen. If you are indoors doing this, open your windows, your doors, stay in a quiet place or instead you can go outside. Learn to listen attentively when communicating through your heart

FIRE; Always lite up your candles. Meditate through your mind. You can do this in the morning or midnight. A quiet place is important. Don't accept distraction. Be Spiritually minded. Be observant

EARTH; The sand is very powerful, the Earth is so powerful. When you know how to sow and speak with authority, you will definitely get everything right. Learn to use the sand for communication. There are benefit you will get when you commune with the Earth and everything thereof. Whatsoever you seek, you can get it when you use the element wisely

Sometimes whenever you feel weak spiritually. Get a sand that has a shadow of yourself, put them inside a bucket filled with water and bath with it... it helps you gets connected and reclaim your power and spiritual self back.

24/07/2025

If you can see this post, may your phone ring for good news

23/07/2025

One day you will be living the life that you have been praying for....iseeeeee 🙏

23/07/2025

23/07/2025

With Ugoccie – I'm on a streak! I've been a top fan for 9 months in a row. 🎉

21/07/2025

It'll be so bad if this is true.

Hope Aguero banks is safe.
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20/07/2025

Ndi-Ichie (Ancestors) Only Wants To Be Acknowledged mostly and nothing more, because charity begins at home

Have you ever wondered why, during Igba Afa, the Dibia would say, "Jee chukwa or dozie Ndị Ichie", which means “go and make peace or sacrifice to your Ancestors

At the same time, the Dibia would also place certain blame on Ndị Ichie, often asserting that the Ancestors are responsible for Nseke (misfortunes) that befall a family; therefore, Ichukwa or idozi Ndị Ichie is a way to settle and make peace with the Ancestors, and by so doing, they'd prevent Nseke.

Why then should we, as Ndị Igbo, honor the Dead?

In our history, culture and spiritual system, we are made to understand the importance of lineage. This knowledge is shared and nurtured by our Ancestors who knew that the relationship one has with it's lineage does not break or end with death.

Rather, death connects us to the entirety of all those who ever existed and contributed, both genetically and physically, to the establishment and continued existence of one's lineage.

These Ancestors also believed that through the Ancestral line, one can connect to the collective unconscious that traces back to the beginning and the origin of each person's lineage, and inevitably, to the Creator.

Hence, when we as Ndi Igboo call on our Ancestors, we are calling on all that traces and connects us to the universe, whom we know as Chi-Ukwu, the aggregate of all Chi.

Another instance of this understanding is reflected in our traditional perception of “Ala Mmụọ,” which we refer to as Obi Ndị Ichie or Ikelekwu Mmụọ. We regard this mythical plane as the place where Ancestors who have lived righteously go after death, and from there, they can intercede on our behalf as Ndị Ichie No Na Bee-Okike.

These foundations and relationships we share with these Ancestors have given them the right to be acknowledged.

They see sacrifices they have made for the establishment and institution of their lineages, of utmost importance, hence, they demand to be "Acknowledged" for their contributions to their family line.

In reference to these contributions, they established the practice of pouring libations, sacrificing animals ( a practice that is anchored on communal feasting), and remembering their forebears when they prayed and broke kolanut, and most importantly living lives that honored their family name and strived not to bring shame to themselves and the names of their Ancestors, because what touches one person, touches all.

So, the next time a Dibia asks you to sacrifice to your Ancestors, understand that it is not a demonic act. Rather, it is a sacred way of life that honours and preserves the contributions of those who came before you.

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20/07/2025

🔥 “They own English — so why should I try to sell it to them?” – Phyno 🗣️🇳🇬

There was a time when Phyno was rapping in English, still trying to find himself.
But then he asked the realest question:
“If I want to sell to the world, what do I have that they don’t?”

That’s when it hit him…

👉 “I can’t go to the UK and sell English. That’s theirs. But I can sell Igbo… my culture, my originality. That’s my power.” 💯

From that moment, Phyno carved a lane no one else was on — and became one of the biggest Igbo artists in history 🌍🔥

📌 The moral?
If you want to stand out, don’t copy them.
Be so original that they have no choice but to respect your difference.

PHYNO FINO