Casket

Do you wonder why burials hold a significant position in the culture of Idoma people considering their strong belief and affiliation with Alekwu? 

Dr Olofu presents an argument as to why the dead deserve a befitting burial, so that they (Alekwu) having been properly laid to rest, can guide and protect the living. The emphasis of this write-up is however on the burial of Oche (Chief) Okwu’oche and Okwu'alekwu which is not of general application to all Idoma land.

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