What happens when Christian religious authority meets the sacred boundaries of the Ọzọ institution?
In this Short, Prof. Oluka recalls an incident involving a priest who attempted to bless the Ọzọ altar — and explains why the moment became uncomfortable.
The story raises a deeper question about authority, respect and jurisdiction: where does the authority of the Church end, and where does the authority of an indigenous Igbo institution begin?
Did the priest cross the line — or was he simply acting according to his faith?
Watch the full Ndigbo VIVA conversation for the deeper discussion.
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