Ozo Matli
The Nze na Ozo society (pronounced ''Nzeh nah Orzoh''), is the highest and most important spiritual Odinani, religious and social grouping in the Igbo people, Igbo society of Southeast Nigeria. Initiation into the Igbo culture, aristocratic Nze na Ozo society marks the person as nobility. To become ''Ozo'' implies that the title holder is now an ‘''Nze''’ implying living spirit and an ancestor. One then becomes the moral conscience of the community and is seen to be a fair adjudicator in cases of disputes within the community. In times of crisis, most Igbo communities will rely on Ozo members for leadership. Generally, in most Igbo communities, only holders of Ichi (scarification), Ichi title may become candidates for ''Ozo'' title. Anthropologists have seen cases of women with Ichi scarification, although only men are amongst the ''Ozo,'' a title which accords the individual extreme prestige, power, and influence in the community. Taking ''Ozo'' title is extremely expensive ...
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