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Re: The Culture Lounge by Sommie1122: 10:58pm On Sep 17, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uL7R1sKXzM



The Osu Caste System is an ancient practice in Igboland that discourages social interaction and marriage with a group of people, referred to as Osu (outcasts). This is because they dedicate these Osu people to the Alusis (deities) and are thus seen as inferior to the Nwadiala (free-borns). This practice in IGBOLAND is actually a wicked tradition which is seen to be obnoxious..like it's very difficult to be abolished.... It contains every form of discrimination and abuse.... You can see the hidden facts and reasons why the OSU practice is difficult to be abolished.

The below video contains;

-THE ORIGIN OF OSU
-THE CONSEQUENCES OF MARRYING AND BEING AN OSU
-THE AFTERMATH EFFECT OF MARRYING AN OSU
-WHY THE PRACTICE IS DIFFICULT TO ABOLISH

If you found this video informative, kindly SUBSCRIBE
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Re: The Culture Lounge by sanny56: 11:06pm On Nov 21, 2023
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Re: The Culture Lounge by hunee: 3:32am On Feb 04
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Re: The Culture Lounge by ForensikOrder: 6:28pm On Mar 30
Sommie1122:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uL7R1sKXzM



The Osu Caste System is an ancient practice in Igboland that discourages social interaction and marriage with a group of people, referred to as Osu (outcasts). This is because they dedicate these Osu people to the Alusis (deities) and are thus seen as inferior to the Nwadiala (free-borns). This practice in IGBOLAND is actually a wicked tradition which is seen to be obnoxious..like it's very difficult to be abolished.... It contains every form of discrimination and abuse.... You can see the hidden facts and reasons why the OSU practice is difficult to be abolished.

The below video contains;

-THE ORIGIN OF OSU
-THE CONSEQUENCES OF MARRYING AND BEING AN OSU
-THE AFTERMATH EFFECT OF MARRYING AN OSU
-WHY THE PRACTICE IS DIFFICULT TO ABOLISH

If you found this video informative, kindly SUBSCRIBE


The Osu caste system na one deep matter wey don dey Igboland for a very long time. E dey bring division and e dey breed discrimination amongst people wey suppose dey live as one community. The fact say some people dey seen as inferior because dem dedicate them to deities, na something wey dey pain heart well well.

One of the reasons wey this practice hard to abolish na because e don deep into the culture and traditions of the people. E don dey for centuries and e don become part of the social fabric of the communities. Change, especially one wey involve deep-rooted beliefs and practices, no dey easy to come by. E dey require plenty awareness, education, and the willingness of the people to let go of those old beliefs wey no longer serve the common good.

The consequences of marrying an Osu or being one can be very serious. Families and communities sometimes dey ostracize individuals involved, leading to social isolation. This kind stigma can affect people's mental health, their opportunities for marriage, and their place within the community.

The aftermath of marrying an Osu can extend beyond the couple to affect their children and future generations. This long-lasting impact dey make the practice even more difficult to challenge and change.

One major way forward na through continuous education and enlightenment campaigns. People need to understand the harm wey this kind discrimination dey cause and why e necessary to end am. Support from community leaders, the government, and influential figures within Igbo society na also crucial. They fit use their influence to advocate for change and to show by example say everyone deserves equal treatment and respect.

In addition, laws against discrimination and practices wey dey harm people's rights can help. But laws alone no fit do the work; na the hearts and minds of the people na im need to change.

To anyone wey dey advocate for the abolition of the Osu caste system, na important work una dey do. E go take time, patience, and persistence, but change dey possible. Society can evolve to become more inclusive and respectful of every individual's dignity.

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