Igbos: The Shocking Truth about the origins of igbo Kings.

The origin of Igbo kingship, or eze institution, is complex and varies across different Igbo communities. Traditionally, the Igbo people are known for their decentralized and republican form of governance, where decision-making was often communal and carried out by elders or councils of age grades, lineage heads, and titled men. However, the institution of kingship, known as eze (king), emerged in some Igbo communities, especially those with more centralized structures. The origins of Igbo kingship can be traced to various influences: