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The transatlantic slave trade not only dispersed millions of Igbo people across the Atlantic world but also carried their cultural, spiritual, and artistic traditions into the Caribbean. Among the most enduring and visually striking of these cultural survivals are masquerade traditions and ritual performances deeply rooted in Igbo cosmology. The book Igbo in the Atlantic…
Some common words used in Caribbean English come directly from the Igbo language or have been influenced by it. Unu/Wunna Means ‘you [plural]’, the same as in Igbo, únù. In some places, wunna is used. In Nigerian Pidgin English, it is una. Soso Means ‘only’ or ‘single’. In Igbo, it is written as sọsọ (pronounced…
Introduction The Caribbean and Americas are cultural mosaics where traditions from Africa have been preserved, adapted, and disseminated through centuries of displacement and cultural exchange. Among these traditions, masking holds a significant place. This article explores the detailed links between the masking traditions of the Bight of Biafra, specifically Igboland, and the vibrant masquerade practices…
Haiti’s Independence Day on January 1st is not only a commemoration of the first successful slave revolt in the Americas but also an opportunity to reflect on the African roots of its people, particularly the significant influence of Igboland in modern-day Nigeria. The Igbo, brought to the Americas through the transatlantic slave trade, left a…
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