Bisi and Obinna have been in a good and happy relationship for close to two years and it’s clear they will be heading to the altar pretty soon,the only thing holding them back now is Obinna’s mother who insists that her son can not marry a non-Igbo i.e A Yoruba lady. I bet the question on your mind now is”Do people still do this?Well cases like this still exists in most part of Nigeria,Can inter-tribal relationships or marriages work out?
Nigeria is a country with more 250 Ethnic groups with each tribes rich in their distinct values,Beliefs,Traditions and their different cultures. All these groups are however restricted to their various regions,The Yoruba people are found in the South Western region,The Northern region is dominated by the Hausa region while the Igbo people dominate the south Eastern parts.
Inter tribal marriages can actually promote unity and help Nigerians to cherish their heterogeneous ancestry but in spite of these,Many people have stayed away from inter tribal relationships or marriages,but the brave at heart venture into it despite the doubt. Love they say conquers all things and it makes people blind to the erroneous perception that an Ijebu man is tight-fisted while the Igbo lady is a greedy lady!.
This same love makes couples in inter tribal marriages understand their cultural diversities,values,attitudes and learn how to understand each other’s differences.
Inter tribal marriages also makes people tolerant,when you are with someone from a different tribe,you learn to tolerate their attitude and different beliefs and even their culinary skills.
Children from inter tribal marriages also tend to grow up to be bilingual,understanding the language of both parent and also learning the different cultures of both parent.This helps them to understand the differences among people as it makes them tolerant of other people, it also affects their relationship with people from different regions in the society.
The beauty of Nigeria’s diversity is remarkable. To experience this diversity in terms of culinary, festivals, beliefs, values and attitudes is by spending your life with a partner from a tribe different from yours and you will appreciate the nation’s beauty more.
Though inter tribal marriages can have it disadvantages one of which is the language barrier but it advantages out-weighs it demerits.
Inter tribal marriages/relationships fosters stronger relationships between couples as they lovingly learn each other’s language,cultures and values they each hold dear.
So if you’ve been having a feeling that inter-tribal marriages/Relationships don’t always work,it’s time you let it go and give love a chance.
Nigeria is a country with more 250 Ethnic groups with each tribes rich in their distinct values,Beliefs,Traditions and their different cultures. All these groups are however restricted to their various regions,The Yoruba people are found in the South Western region,The Northern region is dominated by the Hausa region while the Igbo people dominate the south Eastern parts.
Inter tribal marriages can actually promote unity and help Nigerians to cherish their heterogeneous ancestry but in spite of these,Many people have stayed away from inter tribal relationships or marriages,but the brave at heart venture into it despite the doubt. Love they say conquers all things and it makes people blind to the erroneous perception that an Ijebu man is tight-fisted while the Igbo lady is a greedy lady!.
This same love makes couples in inter tribal marriages understand their cultural diversities,values,attitudes and learn how to understand each other’s differences.
Inter tribal marriages also makes people tolerant,when you are with someone from a different tribe,you learn to tolerate their attitude and different beliefs and even their culinary skills.
Children from inter tribal marriages also tend to grow up to be bilingual,understanding the language of both parent and also learning the different cultures of both parent.This helps them to understand the differences among people as it makes them tolerant of other people, it also affects their relationship with people from different regions in the society.
The beauty of Nigeria’s diversity is remarkable. To experience this diversity in terms of culinary, festivals, beliefs, values and attitudes is by spending your life with a partner from a tribe different from yours and you will appreciate the nation’s beauty more.
Though inter tribal marriages can have it disadvantages one of which is the language barrier but it advantages out-weighs it demerits.
Inter tribal marriages/relationships fosters stronger relationships between couples as they lovingly learn each other’s language,cultures and values they each hold dear.
So if you’ve been having a feeling that inter-tribal marriages/Relationships don’t always work,it’s time you let it go and give love a chance.
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