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27/02/2024

Evil forest

11/02/2024

Rev father doing his Anniversary with tradition

04/01/2024

This Masquerade is called Hero (Oompah)
With lots of magic display
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30/12/2023

Ijele pụta, mmanwụ kwụ n'ọgbọ ga-echelụgodi, is not for Ajofia... But do you think ajofia can step aside for ijele?

26/12/2023

Today been 26 day of December, 023 Tuesday, where ukpor people go beat masquerades today?

19/12/2023

Mmowu chukwu

19/12/2023

Ajofia Nnewi

In the realm of Igbo entertainment, there is one masquerade that stands above the rest: Ajofia Nnewi. Operating from the ancient town of Nnewi in Anambra State, this masquerade has earned a reputation as the most feared and respected in Igbo land.

The name Ajofia, meaning evil forest, adds to its mysterious aura. Here are some unique features that distinguish this revered and feared masquerade:

1: Impressive Size: Standing at approximately 10 feet tall, Ajofia is accompanied by a procession of over 50 men who assist in setting up the grand masquerade and provide guidance throughout its performance.

2: Eerie Adornments: The masquerade's body is adorned with a variety of dead animals, live animals, and crawling insects, enhancing its otherworldly presence.

3: Mysterious Smoke: Smoke is often seen emanating from Ajofia Nnewi's head, adding to its enigmatic nature.

4: Symbolic Significance: Ajofia always carries a traditional symbol called "anunu ebe," a tree under which no bird perches and no plant can grow. This tree holds powerful medicinal properties and is revered in Nigerian mythology.

5: Musical Legacy: The Ajofia Nnewi masquerade has a popular song that has been recorded and performed by various masquerades and Igbo traditional music groups.

Traditionally, this masquerade does not perform in front of women. To secure its presence at an event, it reportedly commands a fee of around half a million naira.

Beyond its entertainment value, there is speculation that Ajofia Nnewi possesses spiritual powers, believed to attract good fortune wherever it appears.

12/12/2023

River Niger Bridge, Onisha, Anambra State, Nigeria 🇳🇬

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11/12/2023

26/11/2023

Enugu state Cultural Festival 2023

26/11/2023

The power of African Culture Zangbeto masquerade, Benin 🇧🇯

They are the traditional voodoo guardians of the night in the Ogu or Egun religion of Benin, Togo.

23/11/2023

Anambra state masquerade live

23/11/2023

Biafa Masquerade 🤸🤸🤸🤸🤸

19/11/2023

Igbo Amaka

18/11/2023

Agaba masquerade which is also known as Mmuo Agaba in Igbo, is an indigenous Igbo masquerade which originated from Nkanu an Igbo sub group found mostly in Enugu state.

Agaba is a matchet-bearing and fearsome masquerade. It is known for it’s huge and jutting teeth and ugly persona. Agaba is not a masquerade for childish display, It has been rated to be among most powerful spirits in Igbo land because of the powerful charms it possesses.

Agbaja descents who are originally from Ezeagu, Udi, Oji river etc migrated and settled in Idah, when this group of Igbos settled in Idah, Attah Idah was informed that some group of persons have come to settle in his territory. Immediately Attah Idah went to see these new settlers, after welcoming the Igbo settlers, they surmoned the Agaba masquerade to entertain Attah Idah. On the arrival of the masquerade the settlers greeted the Agaba masquerade AGABA EDU meaning the “GREAT MASQURADE FROM THE FOREST”. The word EDU means forest in Nkanu dialect, in those days shrines of some masquerades were located inside the forest. Lest we forget, I said earlier that MMUO AGABA(Agaba masquerade) originated from Nkanu.

Attah Idah borrowed this hailing phrase though today it has been corrupted both in spellimgs and meaning. AGABA EDU is misspelt by Idah people as AGABAIDU which mans in Igala “THE GREAT ONE”.
Till today the Agbaja people who are originally from present day Enugu state are settled in Kogi east and Attah Idah is addressed as AGABAIDU.

Ife anyi bu Ndigbo ga ama bu, Ndigala bitere otutu Omenala ha n’aka Ndigbo. Ya mere Omenala ha yitere nke Anyi.
Okara ndi nna nna NdIgala bu Ndigbo