Return of the sun-mark: Young Igbo men are reclaiming the title of Ichie

For decades, the image of an Igbo Ichie was that of an elderly man, but a quiet revolution is taking place in Nigeria. Young men like Chief Jude Obiakor, known as Ichie Ebube Nnia, are redefining this role by integrating modern values while honoring traditions. The initiation ceremony, though devoid of physical scarification, remains a vibrant spectacle celebrating cultural identity.