Osu Caste System
11 Feb
Across Africa, there has been a steady decline in the number of ancient traditional practices that have disappeared when set against the furnace of modernity. The killing of twins and the osu caste system (that make some people less than human) are cases in point.
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Amurie Omanze, an ancient community in Isu Local Government Area of Imo State, said they are no longer at home with some of their traditions. The community set Thursday, January 4, 2024 as a date for what they described as the historical abrogation of all forms of obnoxious cultural practices. These cultures include OSU, Ohu,…
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