Ibeku
Status grouping
Ibeku
like every other Igbo group, as an
organization with culture and heritage ,has well defined social
structures. These structures were in places before the recent advent of
christianity. These classifications are never over estimated in values
and they apply to both men and women. These classifications are
different from recent accomodations given to people for mainly
ceremonials.
Ikoro
Nkwa
Umuaka
Each social category is highly differentiated.
The
Ibeku / Igbo recognize and respect social distinctions among
members of each status category of kinship, residence, wealth,
association and bondage depending on their political, economic, and
religious achievements. A look at the structure is as follows:
|
1] Opara 2] 3] Umunne 4] Umunna 5] Ikwunne /Ibenne /Umune |
Political
Structure 1] Eze 2] Amala 3] Uke / Ebiri 4] Obi 5] Ndichie / Ndiokeyi |
1] Ama Ala / Eze Ala 2] Nwafor/ Nwa-amala
|
|
Wealth 1] Aku na Uba / 2] Ogbuenye / Nwa Mbeyi |
Associations 1] Okonko 2] Nze 3] Dibia 5] Eze ji 6] Agu |
Ritual 1] No rituals in Ibeku Status Rank 1] Ohu |