Introduction Igbo has two terms that can be used to describe people with any types of disabilities: blind, deaf, dumb, physical impairments, mental disorders, and cognitive disabilities. They often refer to them as (Ọrụsị) for some, and others may refer to them as (Nkwar ụ ). Both terms can refer to people with disabilities but the former (Ọrụsị) leans more on stereotypes than the latter (Nkwar ụ ). In this writing, there will be clear definitions between the two terms and at the end, a persona called Chikodi Nwajagu will be used to establish that a person with disabilities has rights to live independently, like everyone in the society and enjoin life as well as contribute to the society as much as possible. Also, following the arguments of the theoretical models of disability, this writing argues for a traditional and cultural mythological model of disability. We will consider this outline: Onye Ọrụsị (A person with disability) Social Exclusion Equation Explanati...
Overview This Igbo drama, Ikuku Kuo Ahụ ike Okụkọ , authored by Stanley – Obilor Stella and published by God’s Eagle Publishers in 2017, centers around Maazi Ebuka, a wealthy man from Umuoma town. His wealth stemmed solely from the mass production and distribution of counterfeit medicines. Maazi Ebuka’s illicit activities continued unabated until his associates sold the fake medicines to a policewoman whose child was ill. Tragically, the adulterated medicine led to the child’s death. The policewoman, leveraging her influence and authority, swiftly sought justice. Maazi Ebuka and his accomplices were apprehended and subsequently sentenced to life imprisonment. While incarcerated, Maazi Ebuka’s son squandered his father’s fortune through a lavish lifestyle, depleting it within a few months. A man in cuffs and two officers Outline for Writing About the Author’s Experiences: Preface: Incorporating Igbo Proverbs Public Perception Sourcing Genuine Medicines for Counterfeiting Devel...