Ndi-ichie Okwa

Egwu Ota : The Sacred Musical Heritage of Onicha

At the center of the cultural way of life amoung ndi Igbo, Egwu-Ota is a revered practice that is cherished amoung Ndi ichie, Obi, and red cap chiefs. This tradition of melody holds an important role in the festivity of various Igbo communities , mostly the elaborate Ite Omatu Eze Onicha and Ofala festival.…