When a child knows exactly who he is and where his roots are, he is better armed to rule the world.
This video depicts the activities of the Igbo Union of Finland towards empowering their children culturally.
Adamma dance group of Okwe Ngwuo is a traditional dance group that has over the years mesmerized their audience with their dazzling and captivating dance repertoire. Their dance movements are based on the original Maa cult dances prevalent in Ngwuo, Nike and some other parts of Wawaland in the Enugu State of Nigeria.
Igede music is common in most parts of northern Igboland. It is often odered by and danced to by those who can afford it, hence the saying that Igede music does not go to the poor. Deserving people of title often dance to Igede during special outings, like in this case the coronation of the Igwe of Imeama community of Ngwuo, the Ama 1 of Imeama, rtd. Colnel CC Ude.
Young girl entertains family members and in-laws with traditional Igbo dance style common among the Igbo people of Enugu State of Nigeria durig the post wedding get together of her elder brother
An interpretation of the Igbo folk-song,'Inine' by Ike Chime & the GP band. The track can be found on the cd 'Rainbow Dreams by Goodpeople Band on Naxos World label.
This is a follow up of my earlier posting featuring 'Jigida and 'Atilogwu dances. This time the group showcases two other dance styles popular with the people of Enugu State of Nigeria - The 'Igede' and 'Egwu Ubö' dances
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POETRIVISION is all about using creative visual elements in a poetic fashion to create an art form, it is also the use of powerful visual elements to drive home the massages in a poem.
POETRIVISION is the creation of Ike Chime. For more on Poetrivision, check out this blog http://poetrivision. blogspot.com/
The spirit of Afrobeat took over the helsinki festival of 2008 courtesy of the son of the legendary Afrobeat king, Fela Anikulakpo Kuti, Seun Anikulakpo Kuti & the Fela's Egypt 80 Band.