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Sound classification The Ichaka is made of gourd or calabash loosely covered with beads. When tapped or shaken it produces a rattling sound to compliment other instruments. When you shake an Ichaka, the beads force the walls of the gourd to vibrate, which is what makes it an idiophone. How it’s Made: The Ichaka The…
A woman from the Amudo community in Awka, Madam Lucy Enujioke (Agbe-Oyibo), attended a burial in Abatete, Anambra State, where she enjoyed a performance by a male music group, Igba Ifeanyi Okafor. She became inspired and proposed adapting their style for herself and women. With their agreement, she gathered her age-grade group from Awka, and…
The Egedege dance is an important traditional dance from Unubi, a town in Anambra State, Nigeria. It is known for its beauty and rich meaning. The dance reflects the culture and history of the people of Unubi, as well as their royal traditions. It is not just a performance; it is a symbol of people’s…
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