Every Igbo woman is considered an "ada" of a particular community and is seen as such for the rest of her life. While it is usually used for the first daughter in a family, "ada" means a female child.

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The Umuada and the Otu Alutaradi are the two related levels that made women assume formal leadership positions in Igbo traditional societies. Recommended For You Local 2025-07-16T17:13:50+00:00 ...

One of the mores in Igbo land which have continued to be observed is the Mgbafu Mkpe rite. The traditional Igbo ceremony is performed after the death and burial of a woman’s husband.CHRIS NJOKU ...