SHOWCASE MAGAZINE | 2018
top 5
reasons
WHY YORUBA MEN
MARRY IGBO LADIES
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nter-tribal marriage in Nigeria is inevitable; it is
near impossible for the people of a particular tribe
in Nigeria not to marry outside that tribe. Al-
though, there are usually arguments and fights when
couples marry out of their tribes; they are bound
to face and experience enmity from their partners’
families. Despite all these, couples still find a way of
sealing the gap between the torn families with their
love. Yoruba and Igbo are two major tribes in Nige-
ria. Both are powerful and represent a large portion
of the population. There is an interaction between
them just like with any other tribe in Nigeria, Howev-
er, when the issue of marriage comes into play they
handle it with sentiments. There are certain qualities
possessed by ladies who are Igbo. Just like each tribe
has its own peculiarities, there are some things that
are synonymous to Igbo women. They are basically
important things one has to know before marrying
an Igbo woman. This would help the relationship to
thrive well and would help them reduce the chanc-
es of getting divorced. Yoruba men who fall in love
with Igbo ladies must have seen some of these traits
and qualities in the women before deciding to marry
them. They know the battle they have to fight with
that desire of theirs yet they are not discouraged.
As liberal as a family could be, the members would
always express their desire for their sons and daugh-
ters to marry within the clan or tribe. They would
only accept the proposal in order not to ruin the
happiness of their children. Find below some of the
reasons why Yoruba men marry Igbo ladies: 1. Igbo
women are home builders It would be nice for us not
to be sentimental when considering this issue. Igbo
women are extremely dedicated in marriage. Now
there would always be a few stray ones like we have
in other tribes too; but when it comes to the effort
they put into marriages, those ladies are quite com-
mendable. Marriage means a great deal to them and
divorce is a word they do not really entertain. Yoruba
men go for them because they see the prospects in
them. READ ALSO: 10 popular street foods Nigerians
cannot do without eating 2. They are excellent cooks
There are a number of leaves and vegetables that
are being made into soups by the Igbo ladies. Most
of them know how to cook and would feed a man
until he cannot eat any longer. Yoruba men know
that they would taste different types of vegetables
when they are married to Igbo ladies. we all know
the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. 3.
Love knows no tribe Some Yoruba men end up mar-
rying Igbo ladies not because they had it planned
out but because love happened. Love knows no
tribe. At this point, they have no control over the
person their hearts choose. Not giving in to love may
subject them to a lifetime of unhappiness at the long
run. Moreover, they do not marry these ladies by
force, there is usually a strong mutual consent by the
parties involved as it is essential for them to work
as a unit in order to gain the support of their family
members. 4. They are accommodating Igbo people
love having a full house; it is not strange finding un-
cles, aunties, nephews, cousins and distant relations
spending holiday with them. Although they chat a
lot, they enjoy good company. There are bad eggs
among them too who have little or no tolerance for
people. Yoruba men know that marrying Igbo ladies
who are well cultured and behaved will help them
keep their family members together.
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