It is like the enigmatic Igbo masquerade phenomenon that has often been seen as surpassing all understanding. Decidedly academic, the book is the by-product of research undertaken for a higher ...

The Adamma masquerade is a beautiful masquerade that originated from the Enugu-Igbo of southeastern Nigeria. This particular masquerade is always elegantly dressed, and this dressing involves a ...

Every community in Igbo land has masquerades. In many communities, males are initiated into the masquerade group when they get to a certain age. However, their activities these days are contrary ...

The masquerade cult is highly revered and surrounded by myths and secrecy. Women in Igbo land are forbidden from joining the masquerade cult or see mmanwu, especially during its rare nocturnal ...

He shared the video on his social media, showing how he brought a masquerade to the fans to reflect a beautiful part of his Igbo culture. The excited fans couldn’t hide their joy as they watched ...

Among the masquerades on parade was the largest masquerade in Igbo land called Ijele, Ogbunaikenga, the acrobatic masquerade that carries the strength of the community. Others are Nne Mmanwu (the ...

But the Nsukka cultural zone is also the home of Igbo Christians. Christianity is a dominant religion in the area, and has always condemned masquerade practices as fetish and pagan in nature.

Ụfọdụ ndị so n'otu mmụnwọ a kọwaara BBC Igbo ihe Igbaegwuregwu bụ nye ha nakwa etu o si akpalite mmụọ ha. Ha gosikwara etu e si eti ya bụ mmọnwụ Igbaegwuregwu site n'iti ...

This towering and cloaked masked figure is called a masquerade - and in Igbo culture they appear only during special occasions like festivals and Christmas and during the burials of very important ...

In a move to boost culture and tourism as well as dignify and uphold the Igbo tradition and culture, the Enugu State Government has unveiled an imposing Ijele masquerade metal sculpture at ...