Father Paul Obayi. Image: thestreetjournal.org
The Igbo say, “Ọnụ anaghị atụ egwu, ọ na-agwa mmadụ eziokwu”( the mouth that tells the truth does not tremble). And in Nsukka, one man dares…
Hello, everyone! Come along as we discover the amazing Agbogho Mmuo , a beautiful masquerade from Igbo culture in southeastern Nigeria. This maiden spirit mask celebrates women, spirits, and…
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…
Photos of Agbogho Mmuo (maiden spirit) maskers, early 1900s taken by Northcote Thomas.
The Agbogho Mmuo masquerade is a revered Igbo cultural tradition honoring the spirits of deceased maidens. Performed by…
