ABSTRACT

This paper reflects on the cultural orientation of the Igbo term Nwanne di na mba as practiced by the Igbo diaspora. Nwanne di na mba points to the existential value of oneness found in Igbo tradition. Literally, nwanne di na mba implies that there is a brother in foreign lands. Thus, this paper taps into this interpretation and understanding of the term not merely for intellectual reasons but to examine its impact and significance within the Igbo tradition and beyond. The underlying philosophy of nwanne di na mba codifies the Igbo moral consciousness of oneness. It argues that this type of moral consciousness can promote unity in a world that has become increasingly diverse. This research adopts analytical and hermeneutical methods to interpret the Igbo locus and presents its modern values.