Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by murphyibiam15(m): 4:06pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
no 4 na Afikpo peoples dance |
Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by ojotobiloba1: 4:06pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
drchinchek: Pls that #1 is OHAFIA War Dance, and is associated with Ohafia, NOT Abam! This ur post draw me to Abia state where I served .. Love my moments in arochuckwu, ohafia, ozu abam and ndi oji abam. I so much love Abia state 2 Likes |
Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by dimusky: 4:07pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
Don't get it twisted. No 1 is called Ohafia War Dance. It originated from Ohafia. The lyrics of tbe song is in Ohafia dialect. Get your facts straight please. Nothing like Abam war dance 4 Likes |
Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by rossyc(f): 4:07pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
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/
No.1....Abam is in ohafia LGA not Arochukwu. |
Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by Developrog(m): 4:08pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
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Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by iphanyiuma(m): 4:10pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
Pakkay1441: Yes OHAFIA have it but ABAM is the people that have it OHAFIA borrowed it from them and it become their own. i thought it originated from ohafia.. Its also called ohafia war dance |
Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by babajero(m): 4:21pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
What of egwu egedege and egwu ukwu |
Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by chairman00100: 4:36pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
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. dumb, it's very stupid to turn every other topic into sectional and tribal nonsense, it's not compulsory that every one must comment on every topic 3 Likes |
Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by Bossjosh: 4:36pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
Pakkay1441: Yes OHAFIA have it but ABAM is the people that have it OHAFIA borrowed it from them and it become their own. So not true. The people surrounding Ohafia copied the dance and not the other way round. They do it in Bende, Arochukwu and Ohafia LGAs but Ohafia owns it. It is also called 'iri agha'. The dance of warriors https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ohafia_War_DanceA simple Google search is enough 1 Like |
Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by Fatherofdragons: 4:58pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
There is this particular dance that enugu ppl dance and it's quite popular, can someone plz tell me the name. 1 Like |
Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by Nwanna2588: 5:01pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
NgeneUkwenu:
And Nkwa Umu agbogho is associated with Afikpo people of the Southern Ebonyi State. Yes. It should be known that Zik married from Afikpo (Ehugbo) after watching it. Uche Azikiwe danced it and the late Zik was hypnotised. 2 Likes |
Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by shadyLP(m): 5:04pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
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. I'm just sorry for your miserable life... I don't think you deserve something good in this world except a golden bullet in your cracked skull! 1 Like |
Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by pazienza(m): 5:28pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
Don't forget the great Nkpokiti dance of Umunze. 2 Likes |
Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by Arthurity1(m): 5:28pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
Okoyeebo:
A puppy from Ogbomosho has more rights in Lagos than a Chieftaincy title holder from potopoto region. Puppies? No you guys are disease ridden dogs! 2 Likes |
Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by Arthurity1(m): 5:32pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
awwfar: I love Igbo's die...they are are great comic relief to this nation,clowns. Yet I spot another filthy mongrel on nairaland. The world would be a better place if your kind could kindly drink cyanide and die! 3 Likes |
Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by Nobody: 5:36pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
Arthurity1:
Yet I spot another filthy mongrel on nairaland. The world would be a better place if your kind could kindly drink cyanide and die! hahahaha....Flattty spotted , I refuse to take you serious in Jesus name..amen, clown |
Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by SugaryBelle(f): 5:46pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
rossyc:
No.1....Abam is in ohafia LGA not Arochukwu. No ma'am, Abam is in Arochukwu LGA 1 Like |
Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by SugaryBelle(f): 5:48pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
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Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by SugaryBelle(f): 5:50pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
iphanyiuma: i thought it originated from ohafia.. Its also called ohafia war dance Yes, it originated in Ohafia |
Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by Icon79(m): 6:05pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
This thread is USELESS without pictures! .... very useless actually O pari 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/
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Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by NwaOhafia: 6:19pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
Op is confused.. you put up a picture of ohafia war dance but didn't list it |
Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by NwaOhafia: 6:21pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
drchinchek: Pls that #1 is OHAFIA War Dance, and is associated with Ohafia, NOT Abam! please tell him |
Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by avm10: 6:21pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
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. mumu 1 Like |
Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by Arthurity1(m): 6:54pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
awwfar: hahahaha....Flattty spotted , I refuse to take you serious in Jesus name..amen, clown Now you're bringing Jesus into your hate filled speech . Have you no shame? Please drink that cyanide and die let the world be a place 2 Likes |
Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by mosesjida(m): 7:03pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
can we jxt stop this tribalism shit once and for all 1 Like |
Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by Nobody: 7:33pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
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/
Abam Onyerubi, ekelem unu! |
Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by Nobody: 7:56pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
NwaOhafia: Op is confused.. you put up a picture of ohafia war dance but didn't list it Sorry, that's Abam War Dance |
Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by Nobody: 7:58pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
drchinchek: Pls that #1 is OHAFIA War Dance, and is associated with Ohafia, NOT Abam! Calm down bro, OP is right It's actually Abam War Dance |
Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by Nobody: 8:02pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
ojotobiloba1:
This ur post draw me to Abia state where I served .. Love my moments in arochuckwu, ohafia, ozu abam and ndi oji abam. I so much love Abia state We are one, I'm glad you enjoyed your stay! Thanks |
Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by NwaOhafia: 8:03pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
Mavin1:
Sorry, that's Abam War Dance Oga those men in that pictures stays close to my house in the village. Do Abam even have war dance? |
Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by Nobody: 8:09pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
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Re: Five Interesting Traditional Dances From Eastern Nigeria by Syphax(m): 9:09pm On Sep 12, 2018 |
Mavin1:
Of course, you can claim whatever you want! Stop saying what you don't know, Abam Onyerubi do have War Dance but on a second thought, I might be arguing with an infant who just had access to the internet! Get your facts right bro. One love
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/04/abam-war-dance-single-strike-head-off/amp/ War Dance belongs to Ohafia. Other parts of Old Bende like Arochukwu, Item and Abam copied it from Ohafia. Search Igbo War dance and what you will see is Ohafia War Dance. |