King-Eze/Igwe/Obi is a title given to traditional rulers in Igboland. His Royal Highness or Igwe can be used to address such persons. These traditional rulers are highly respected. They are the eyes of the government in their domains. They are the bridge between the government and their towns or villages. Kings have been in existence in Igbo lands but not fully recognised by the government until after the 70's.

The essence of Ichi Eze (king making) was/is to disseminate government plans to the grassroots.

Eze is also the custodian of culture and tradition in their domains.

In King making in various parts of Ala Igbo, there is always a committe to be set up after the town's general meeting. The mandate of this committe will be to call series of meetings. This will be followed by nomination of Ezes and after that the voting. Anyone that emerges winner stands as ERze-elect such a person must posses the following attributes and qualities: truth, obedience to customs and traditions, trustworthy and crime free record. English education is needed but not much because Ndigbo were not born and bred in The U.K or U.S. English may be needed because of some international traditional conferences.
Ndigbo, please tell us about king making in Igbo lands or in your particular Igbo community.

Ichi Eze.

Ichi Eze.
Govt officials are represented in king making. Some state governors are also present during this ceremonies.

LMAO !!!

waiting for more funny pictures

Where is this king from? Very rich culture. Looks like Anambra group.

In Igbo culture, king makers stand different from Eze. They are powerful because they produce the Eze. They also have the powe to to denounce him. But an Eze may have unlimited powers over everybody in the community if he is doing the right thing according to the constitution given to him by the kingmakers and the community.

NRI PRIEST: Where is this king from? Very rich culture. Looks like Anambra group.

you are right.

In my Isinweke community, in the event of death of an Eze, no replacement is made until after one year. Only coronated persons and especially the cabinet chiefs are allowed to carryout such burials. Chiefs are also accorded such respects.

Masquerades are always present in king making.

I though that is called windowhood ritual or something

Everything here in Igbo culture has a meaning, so also, the garments worn by His Royal Highness and chiefs. You can name them.

Andre, daalu maka nkiti igbalu anumanua. Biko asakwana ya ofu nkpulu okwu! Onyea bu onye ara!

NRI PRIEST: Andre, daalu maka nkiti igbalu anumanua. Biko asakwana ya ofu nkpulu okwu! Onyea bu onye ara!

who is the nkiti here, the king or who

Onye ara

As I earlier mentioned, there is always a meaning to what garments and other fittings worn by NDIGBO.
THE RED CAPS OR CROWS- Struggles of the father or the Igbomen to cater for the families and the community.
The eagle white feather (abuba ugo).
The neck bead,
the hand bead
cow tail
hand fan.
To be discussed when Nairaland Ndigbo come back from work.

Traditional dance during king making.

FRIENDS AND WELL-WISHERS ARE NOT LEFT OUT

long live Igbo culture.

Ichi Eze.

During king making

Still on king making.

Igweeeeeeee!!!!!.