“Women don’t break kola… but they’re always presented with it.” — Igwe of Nomeh In Igbo culture, breaking kola isn’t just snack time, it’s sacred. It opens meetings, seals blessings, and speaks volumes without saying much. But guess what? According to Igwe, women don’t break kola nuts at gatherings. Why? Tradition has its reasons, some spiritual, some symbolic, all layered. Yet, women are always presented with kola, honoured, acknowledged, and included in the rite, even if they don’t perform it.