TRADITIONAL MARRIAGE AMONG IBIONO IBOM PEOPLE, 1900-1960
Abstract
This study investigates the Traditional Marriage among Ibiono Ibom people from 1900-1960. The research relied on both primary and secondary sources. The research adopted historical analytical method for its documentation. The research work highlighted on the geographical location, traditions of origin of Ibiono Ibom. It emphasized on the concept of traditional marriage, its types and the roles of families played during this ceremonies. The findings of the work showed that traditional marriage in Ibiono Ibom pass through different stages starting from Nkong Udók, Mbip, Ndióngó Ufók, Uno Mkpo ndó, and the main marriage, Usòrò Ndó. It also expanded on the several customs and rites related to traditional marriage practices in Ibiono Ibom and the roles of elders played during the ceremony. The study however, concluded that traditional marriage in Ibiono Ibom faces some challenges but that irrespective of such challenges the people of Ibiono Ibom have retained some of the core practices of their traditional marriage system.
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