It is easy to recognize Idoma men for their irresistible charm, charisma and intelligence. Our women also celebrated for beauty and hard work. However, there is this general notion about “IDOMA MARRIAGE” that has always scared off outsiders who intend to marry Idoma men, thus, the purpose of my script is to straighten out that dominant and exergeratted narrative.



Now let’s talk about Alekwu which I believe is the basic and primary concern.

First thing you should know is that the tradition is majorly practiced in the Otukpa, Owukpa and Orokam regions of benue state, the practice though still faintly functional has long loosed its potency in other regions.

ALEKWU means spirits of the ancestors which serves as a watchdog and according to tradition has the power to punish anyone who goes contrary to the laid down morals and customs of the land.

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