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Sound classification
Enenke is an a erophone, which means they produce sound primarily through the vibration of a column of air. These instruments include trumpet, opi…
Udu Drums
Udu is both an African aerophone and an idiophone used by the igbo people of Nigeria. The udu is a clay water jug with an additional hole that aids…
The image shows an album cover for the record Pele Asampete by the Nigerian highlife musician Pele Asampete and his band, Asampete International.
When people talk about the golden era of…
Chief Emeka Morocco Maduka, a prominent figure in Nigerian music.
Chief Dr. Emeka Morocco, fondly known as “Eze Ekpili” is one of those musicians whose voice feels like home. He wasn’t…
Photo: Guinea fowl dancers probably from Nri. (Egwu Ụkpọ): G. T. Basden (1921). "Among the Ibos of Nigeria". p. 132. Internet Archive.
Onwa gburu anyị anyị anyị e na-agba egwu( When…
Agbeji Masquerade | Capital Power
The Agbeji Masquerade is a very special masquerade from the Enugu-Ezike community in Enugu State, Nigeria. It is unique because it is one of the…
Guinea fowl dancers probably from Nri. (Egwu Ụkpọ)
Dance has always played a significant role in Igbo cultural expression, serving as a form of storytelling, entertainment, and spiritual connection. One of…
Egedege of Unubi Live Performance
The Egedege dance is an important traditional dance from Unubi, a town in Anambra State , Nigeria. It is known for its beauty 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…
Music has always been essential to people, helping them connect, celebrate, and share stories. In the Igbo culture of southeastern Nigeria, The Royal Drums of Ubulu are more than just…