Idoma Marriage: Owukpa Bride Price Process
In Owukpa part of Idoma land, it is customary not to pay the bride price amount in full as this signifies that the bride was not sold.
Come to Otukpa
What do you know about Otukpa? Aside from being the headquarters of Ogbadibo Local Government Area, it is one of the well-known places in Benue State
Idoma Marriage Process: the Otukpo Angle
Thinking of marrying an Idoma man or woman? Marriage in Idoma culture is a simple and inexpensive process and this article describes the process in Otukpo
Why Idoma wives are buried in their father’s village
The return of the corpses of Idoma women for burial in their father’s village instead of the husband’s is often a source of bewilderment to many.
This is Otukpo. The red soil town
Like Texas City in the US, Otukpo Texas is also figuratively known for big things such as people with big hearts.
Idoma marriage rites: the death of “Oji”, the confession tradition
Marriage in Idoma land is highly revered as a sacred union and to preserve the chastity and sanctity of marriage, Idoma ancestors introduced Oji
Idoma People of Yala Land
Who are the Idoma people of Yala, Cross River State and how are they related to the Idoma people of Benue State? Will they ever come back to their ancestral home again?
Meet 6 Professional Families in Idoma Land
Idoma land is becoming renowned as a talent pool in all spheres of human endeavours, from academics, politics, sports to entertainment. Look closely and you would find an Idoma son or daughter holding it down.
Abutu Obekpa: More than a political godfather
The line in Bongos Ikwue’s song, Ainya, which translates into "even if a river has dried up, it still would not lose its name", aptly encapsulates the life of late Chief Abutu Obekpa.
Idoma Burial Process for Elders (A Case Study of Otukpo Community)
Burials in Idoma land are often carried out with several activities which are mostly followed by a series of traditional and socials events