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/

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.

Yambee:
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.

Chest beaters

Beautiful culture with beautiful people

Shut up!!

Yambee:
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.

It's okay oooooooo

Hi I don't have to say anything.

but
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Pls that #1 is OHAFIA War Dance, and is associated with Ohafia, NOT Abam!

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Yambee:
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.

Even ogbomosho go dey form lagosian....

basty:

Chest beaters

Flavour was playing in beer parlours in 042 before coming to Lagos.

Wanna make it in music, leave Alaigbo and enter Lagos.

Igbo amaka!

drchinchek:
Pls that #1 is OHAFIA War Dance, and is associated with Ohafia, NOT Abam!

And Nkwa Umu agbogho is associated with Afikpo people of the Southern Ebonyi State.

The Challenge of Striking a Balance Between Tradition and ‘Modernity’

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irepnaija4eva:

Even ogbomosho go dey form lagosian....

A puppy from Ogbomosho has more rights in Lagos than a Chieftaincy title holder from potopoto region.

Igbo amaka obu ezuoku

Revolva:
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/

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.

no trouble today. Here to see pigsville dance troupe

Yes OHAFIA have it but ABAM is the people that have it OHAFIA borrowed it from them and it become their own.

Okoyeebo:


Flavour was playing in beer parlours in 042 before coming to Lagos.

Wanna make it in music, leave Alaigbo and enter Lagos.

U still forget say majority of people wey dey make tinz happen for lasgidi na umu igbo

pigsville dancer troupe

Where is Ogho, okorosha and ekeleke our own festival in Imo state?

OP you forgot => I K O R O drum dance.

Igbo kwenu

Yambee:
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.

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

Yambee:
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.

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

Yambee:
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.

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 ?

Yambee:
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.

. receive sense

Yambee:
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.

Yahaya Bello of Kogi State so you have joined Lauretta Onochie on NL

afonjas wont like this

Okoyeebo:


A puppy from Ogbomosho has more rights in Lagos than a Chieftaincy title holder from potopoto region.

Lolzzzzz...you wish.