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Masquerade traditions across the Niger Delta are often portrayed as exclusively male-controlled institutions, with strict rules prohibiting women from participating as performers. However, among the Kalabari people of Rivers State, the role of women in masquerade culture particularly in the Owu and other water-spirit masquerades, is far more nuanced. While men physically don the masks,…
Among the Kalabari people of the Niger Delta, the Sekiapu (also called the Ekine Society) stands as one of the most important cultural institutions linking artistry with authority. Often described as a “dance society,” the Sekiapu is far more than performance. Historically, it functioned as an agency of governance: enforcing laws, preserving moral order, mediating…
Okpoha Ngodo is a traditional Igbo performance art form, combining: Music (drums, flutes), Dance, Theater and Storytelling. Okpoha Village-Group, located northwest of Afikpo, is an Igbo community known for it’s rich cultural heritage, traditional art forms (e.g., woodcarving, pottery), agricultural practices (e.g., yam cultivation) The performance likely took place during a significant event, such as:…
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