Ichaka with cowries around it. Photo credit; Music Africa Awake
Sound classification
The Ichaka is made of gourd or calabash loosely covered with beads. When tapped or shaken it…
Ntezi
The Igbo people in Southeast Nigeria are known for their rich culture, full of different languages, traditions, and stories. In Ntezi, a town in Ishielu, Ebonyi State, the Korring language…
The northeastern Igbo, primarily inhabiting what is now Ebonyi State, Nigeria, represent a unique subgroup within the broader Igbo ethnic group. They share a deep warrior tradition with other well-known…
Nkwa Ụmụagboghọ Dancers
Nkwa Ụmụagboghọ, which means 'maidens' dance,' is a popular cultural dance group in Igbo Land. It was started in 1970 by Chief Vincent Omesi Nwachi from Ndibe, Afikpo,…
