The Ibo (Igbo) are a group of tribes residing in what is now called Nigeria. They had a very complex culture with a wide range of cultural and religious beliefs and practises. They had strict laws, which were to be obeyed at all times. Those who challenged or broke the laws were brought before the gods to receive their judgement and punishment. These punishments ranged from offering payment to a god in cowries or animal sacrifices to banishment from the clan.

The Ibo were separated into clans, and the head of the clan was usually the oldest men of the oldest generations. Clansmen were allowed to take titles as well, which they had to make payment for and suffer through rigorous rituals to be deemed worthy of them.. Men who bore these titles were greatly respected in the clans. Aside from the obvious separations, there were...