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100
This American-born author from Arondizuogu is best known for her “Binti” series and novels “Akata Witch” and “Who Fears Death”
Who is Nnedi Okorafor
100
The female wing of the umbrella organization of Aro people is known as this?
What is Nzuko Inyom Aro
100
On what traditional day can weddings not be held due to Avia Ovuru (New Market)?
What is Nkwo day
100
Most Aro weddings take place during this time of day
What is evening
200
This Arondizuogu daughter was known the "Elegant Stallion" due to her significant impact on African culture and entertainment. She had both a music and movie career, and also served as chairperson of the Imo State Council for Arts and Culture
Who is Onyeka Onwenu
200
This annual Mass Return of women, which usually occurs in most places of Igboland in August, takes place in what month of the year in Arochukwu?
What is October
200
When this conflict broke out in 1929, Aro market women chose not to participate, but expressed their displeasure to the colonial authorities regarding being taxed
What is the Aba Women's Riot
200
At this first stage of marriage, members of the family of the intending sutor visit their intended in-laws’ home to discuss their intentions
What is Ikuta aka (Knocking on the door)
300
This actress began her career in Yoruba language films and made her home video debut in the Igbo language film “Living in Bondage.” She is also known for playing “Madam V Boot” in the TV series “Ripples” and for playing “Peace” in the sitcom “Fuji House of Commotion”
Who is Ngozi Nwosu
300
This judge served in the Abia and Anambra State judiciary as a high court judge before her elevation to the Court of Appeals
Who is Hon. Justice Ifeoma Jombo-Ofo
300
This main market, which was established by the first Eze Aro, Akuma Nnubi, was the only market at Arochukwu until the 1930s
What is Ncheghe Market
300
“Okwa Isii Aro”, also known as bride price, is officially this amount (in naira)
What is ₦25
400
This daughter of Ibom Oburutu started in such Nollywood films as “Barraccuda”, “Housemates”, “Talking Dolls”, and “Golden Stripes”
Who is Nkiruka Victoria Inyama
400
They were the 5th Eze Aro, and the first and only woman to hold the traditional stool as the paramount Aro leader
Who is Nnene Mgobkwo Udo Omni
400
After the Nigerian Civil War, these types of markets were established in their respective villages by Aro women to complement the main market
What are Evening Markets
400
This tradition, shared with the Efik and Ogoni, involved a period of seclusion where a bride-to-be is trained on how to be a good mother and wife
What is Ino Mgbede (fattening room)
500
This lady was the founder of the African Foundation for Arts and one of the pioneers of beauty pageants in Nigeria
Who is Angela Onyeador
500
This native society was village-based and open to all adult women. It had authority over every woman and had the power to punish violations of communal codes
What is Iyamba
500
This successful businesswoman started a Domestic Science Business Training Center in 1935, which became a profitable enterprise and taught women skills they could use in work or at home
Who is Rosemary Inyama
500
The final stage of marriage, “Ibu Nwayi Ukwu” involves a procession of how many people?
What is 18 (6 women, 6 young men, 6 elderly men)