[PHOTOS] The Ozo title-taking ceremony of Nnamdi Ezeukwu (Eze Enyimba) and brothers

Across the length and breadth of Igboland, Ozo title is a major symbol of prominence. The title-taking event is typically organized with an abundance of yam, meat, wine and other staple foods, all of which symbolise prosperity in the Igbo culture.

A close observation of the Ozo title-taking ceremony across the states of the South-East geo-political zone gives one an opportunity to see the slight variations in the ways the several communities organize and manage the auspicious event.

Igbo culture is not a straitjacket one that is made up of meaningless rituals. The Igbo believe in customizing and personalizing their culture. That explains the variations seen in the ways the several communities handle their Ozo title-taking event.

Typically, for an Igbo man to become an Ozo titleholder, he must be wealthy. This gave rise to the Igbo saying that “Ichi ozo bu maka ndi ogadagidi,” meaning that taking the Ozo title is an affair for the high and mighty.

Meanwhile, cfrmagazine.com was at Ukpor in Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State on 30th December, 2017 to witness the Ozo title taking ceremony of Nnamdi Ezeukwu and his brothers.

Nnamdi Ezeukwu an Aba-based businessman took the Ozo title of “Eze Enyimba”,  Chikezulumofuma Ezeukwu was conferred with “Eze Ebube”, while Onyekachi Ezeukwu and Oluchukwu Ezeukwu took the Ozo title of “Eze Nnabugo” and “Eze Ononuju” respectively.

It was a day the people Ukpor community will not forget in a hurry.

At the compound of the Ezeukwus', festivities were at a high pitch with dancers, musicians and other entertainers thrilling the audience even as the Ozo titleholders were busy enjoying their entitlements.

See photos below:

Nnamdi Ezeukwu (Eze Enyimba) and wife Obianamma