N'omenala Igbo, onye na-akpo mmiri ara ehi n'oge alụmdi na nwunye bụ ...

In traditional Igbo marriage ceremonies (alumdi na nwunye), various family members and community figures play specific roles. The question asks who pours mmiri ara ehi (milk or a ceremonial drink) during the marriage rites.

In Igbo marriage tradition, the nne nwunye (mother of the bride) plays a special ceremonial role. She is responsible for certain preparatory and ritual acts during the marriage ceremony, including the pouring of ceremonial drinks and overseeing specific rites that mark the transition of her daughter from the family home to the husband's home. The mother's role is central because she represents the nurturing bond being formally transferred.

The father of the bride (nna nwunye) has his own distinct role, typically involving the formal acceptance of the bride price and giving of consent. The custodian of tradition (onye na-ahu maka omenaala) oversees the ceremony's overall conduct but does not perform this specific act. A sister (nwanne nwanyi) may assist but is not the designated person for this ritual.