Why Igbo OZO Title Holders Are Buried Seated, Not Lying Down

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In Igbo land, an OZO title holder never lies down in the grave. Instead, he is buried seated to show he lives on among the ancestors as a guardian of justice. Only fellow OZO title holders carry out the sacred final rites. Every ritual step has been preserved for generations to honour the title’s spiritual status and responsibility. This custom reminds us how deeply the Igbo value leadership, culture and the unbroken bond between the living and their forebears.

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