Aku Nsukka

Odo Nwagbogho: A Unique Female Ancestral Masquerade in Aku, Nsukka

Masquerades are a central part of Igbo spirituality, serving as mediums through which ancestral spirits interact with the living. Among these, the Odo masquerade tradition in northern Igboland, specifically in Aku in the Ojebe-Ogene and Nsukka area is a profound ritual that allows deceased elders to return in physical form. While Odo masquerades typically…