Four Things Igbos Like and are Known For

Igbo Kwenu! Ndi Igbo are an ethnic group native to the southeastern and some part of the south central Nigeria. They are an interesting people with a culturally rich heritage and are indeed admirable.

1. Gatherings

For their gatherings, the Ndi Igbo prefer a silent and quiet environment (nkolo zoro-ezo). Except when they want to show off. Some might assume that the serenity of the environment might make their gatherings dull, but this is totally not the case.

The Ndi Igbo have a way of making themselves happy even amidst the silence and quietness through some philosophical type discussions, sharing drinks and basically privately relating within themselves, family members and a couple of friends. They believe in sharing happy and sad moments with families or friends.

They believe in nnokorita umu nne. 

2. The Women

Ndi Igbo women are typically raised to be bold and somewhat comfortable with their sexuality. If an Igbo woman likes a man, it will show in no time in the way she relates with him and behaves around him.

However, if an Igbo woman doesn’t like a man, she is unlikely to turn him down harshly rather she will continue to be a friend to the man, pet his head, keep him at arm’s length while still giving him just the right amount of attention to know she appreciates his affection towards her.

3. Proverbs

There is hardly a Nigerian tribe that loves the use of proverbs like Ndi Igbo. The use of proverbs seems to be embedded in the very foundation of the culture of Ndi Igbo people.

Even when there are fights, especially amongst themselves, they are not accustomed to getting physical. They will typically raise their voices and very sternly make their points and end by delivering threats to one another which are usually in form of proverbs before walking away. 

4. Business 

Ndi Igbo are arguably the most business savvy tribe in the country. When it comes to entrepreneurial ventures, they are known to take the front seat. There is a common saying: “Give an Igbo man one thousand naira and he will make a million out of it”.

Though this might not be true in every circumstance, you have to admit that there is hardly a group of people more business and entrepreneurially inclined as Ndi Igbo. This is because Ndi Igbo seem to be the ones with the larger propensity for risk taking that business and entrepreneurial ventures involve.