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Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by Revolva(m): 12:40pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
Historic and traditional dance goes back hundreds and even thousands of years. Nigeria has the treasure of a variety of folk and tribal dances in regions across the country. The eastern region, which consists mostly of the Igbo tribe, have a list of traditional dances performed as a form of emotional expression, social interaction, or exercise, in a spiritual or performance setting, and these dances are sometimes used to express ideas or tell a story. i sharesi a list of top 5 local dances. Ikpirikpi-ogu (War dance) Commonly associated with the people of Abam in Arochukwu LGA, Abia State, Nigeria, Ikpirikpi-ogu is a dance of warriors. Originally performed to welcome soldiers back from tribal wars, it exudes an air of valour and is strictly performed by men. Today it’s purely symbolical to show the strength of a community and its conquest over collective challenges. It is performed at key festivals and community events. Atilogwu (Acrobatic Dance) This is very similar to performances by cheerleaders in today’s western world. It is known as the ‘Acrobatic Dance” as it requires a lot of quick movements. It is mainly performed by the youth for entertainment at ceremonies or other events. Mmanwu (masquerades) Possibly the most popular dance in the Igbo culture, Mmanwu is celebrated across the entire Igbo landscape. In the ancient times, masquerades were seen as sacred as they either represented deities or were messengers sent by deities to deliver judgments or penalties on otherwise powerful people. They were untouchable; feared to be spirits. The Mmanwu dance was and is still featured in most Igbo carnivals, celebrations and funerals including the New yam festival. Their performances are usually vibrant and mobile causing so audiences to move around in order to fully enjoy each. You can experience this popular dance when you visit any of the eastern states. Nkwa umu-Agbogho (the Maiden dance) In a bid to attract suitors, this dance which involves rhythmic movements of the chest and waist was performed by maidens who had come of age and were set to marry. It was a key aspect of the Igbo culture and was used to foster abstinence from sexual activities before marriage. In recent times, it is performed as a form of entertainment by young ladies with supple bodies. Omuru-onwa and Agbacha-ekuru-nwa This dance strictly performed by married women, generally involves a responsive movement of the body, in a rhythmic fashion to hip-swinging music. Married women and new mothers used such entertaining opportunities to exercise, lose weight, shed baby-fats and stay healthy through weekly rehearsals. http://demgohearword.com/five-interesting-traditional-dances-from-eastern-nigeria/ 11 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by Yambee: 12:43pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
Here in Lagos we don't know them. If it is not known in Lagos, it is not popular. Phyno was only known when he moved to Lagos. 3 Likes |
Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by basty: 3:22pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
Yambee: Chest beaters 30 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by SpatialKing(m): 3:22pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
Beautiful culture with beautiful people 47 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by Erotex(m): 3:22pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
Shut up!! Yambee: 44 Likes |
Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by bukaustin1(m): 3:23pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
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Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by miqos03: 3:23pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
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Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by drchinchek: 3:24pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
Pls that #1 is OHAFIA War Dance, and is associated with Ohafia, NOT Abam! 32 Likes 2 Shares |
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Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by irepnaija4eva(m): 3:25pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
Yambee: Even ogbomosho go dey form lagosian.... 54 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by Okoyeebo: 3:25pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
basty: Flavour was playing in beer parlours in 042 before coming to Lagos. Wanna make it in music, leave Alaigbo and enter Lagos. 2 Likes |
Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by gozzlin: 3:25pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
Igbo amaka! 12 Likes |
Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by NgeneUkwenu(f): 3:26pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
drchinchek: And Nkwa Umu agbogho is associated with Afikpo people of the Southern Ebonyi State. 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by Opinionated: 3:28pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
The Challenge of Striking a Balance Between Tradition and ‘Modernity’ [img]https://oldnaija.files./2017/09/atilogwu1.jpg?w=604&h=519[/img] 10 Likes |
Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by Okoyeebo: 3:28pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
irepnaija4eva: A puppy from Ogbomosho has more rights in Lagos than a Chieftaincy title holder from potopoto region. 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by Nobody: 3:29pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
Igbo amaka obu ezuoku 9 Likes |
Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by DonaTee(f): 3:31pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
Revolva: Nkwa Umu Agbogho is a dance solely associated with Afikpo maidens. After the great Zik of Africa watched an Afikpo maiden do the dance he went ahead to marry her.....his wife Uche Azikiwe. 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by ipobarecriminals: 3:35pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
no trouble today. Here to see pigsville dance troupe 1 Like |
Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by Pakkay1441(m): 3:36pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
Yes OHAFIA have it but ABAM is the people that have it OHAFIA borrowed it from them and it become their own. |
Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by Slimsly100(f): 3:36pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
Okoyeebo: U still forget say majority of people wey dey make tinz happen for lasgidi na umu igbo 16 Likes |
Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by ipobarecriminals: 3:37pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
pigsville dancer troupe |
Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by Shortyy(f): 3:49pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
Where is Ogho, okorosha and ekeleke our own festival in Imo state? 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by donigspain(m): 3:50pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
OP you forgot => I K O R O drum dance. |
Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by emmyN(m): 3:51pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
Igbo kwenu 2 Likes |
Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by marvinsync(m): 3:52pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
Yambee: lol u mean phyno was only known by u when he moved to Lagos and besides phyno only sings in Igbo , so who do u think are his targets ? and phyno is based in Enugu 10 Likes |
Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by marvinsync(m): 3:52pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
Yambee: lol u mean phyno was only known by u when he moved to Lagos and besides phyno only sings in Igbo , so who do u think are his targets ? and phyno is based in Enugu 5 Likes |
Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by marvinsync(m): 3:52pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
Yambee: lol u mean phyno was only known by u when he moved to Lagos and besides phyno only sings in Igbo , so who do u think are his targets ? 2 Likes |
Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by xpressionx(m): 3:52pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
Yambee:. receive sense 10 Likes |
Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by Dpharisee: 3:57pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
Yambee: Yahaya Bello of Kogi State so you have joined Lauretta Onochie on NL 2 Likes |
Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by dreamwords: 3:59pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
afonjas wont like this 2 Likes |
Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by irepnaija4eva(m): 4:06pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
Okoyeebo: Lolzzzzz...you wish. |
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