Amongst the Ibos of southeastern Nigeria, one of the most common expressions of cultural artistry is through performance and celebration of masquerades. Understandably, there are many legendary masquerade’s across Iboland. Undoubtedly the Akunesi masquerade belongs in that class. The AKUNESI masquerade originates from Oru in Imo State, Nigeria. A long way from the USA. The […]
Brooklyn, New York: Recently the Annual New York Ibo Night was held in Brooklyn New York. It was a night of Ibo cultural celebration and camaraderie as Ibos from around the United States gathered to once again celebrate their Ibo traditional heritage. In attendance were many sons and daughters of the Ibo tribe from Southeastern […]
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