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ọjà. The ọjà // ⓘ is an integral part of the rich cultural heritage of the Igbo people and continues to play a significant role in their musical traditions. The Igbo people, who are indigenous to Nigeria, are renowned for the utilization of the ọjà (flute) traditional musical instrument in cultural activities or events.
An Ikoro is a musical instrument created and used by the Igbo of Nigeria. It is a slit drum that is beaten with a stick or sticks and can be used in some parts of Igbo land for communicating, similar to a talking drum. [1] Ikoro cannot be played by anyone. It is so special that any time its sound is heard people will gather at the village square.
A typical udu. Igbo music (Igbo: Egwu nkwa ndi Igbo) is the music of the Igbo people, who are indigenous to the southeastern part of Nigeria.The Igbo traditionally rely heavily on percussion instruments such as the drum and the gong, which are popular because of their innate ability to provide a diverse array of tempo, sound, and pitch. [1]
In the cultural landscape of Igbo land, the Ogene instrument is sometimes used as part of a vital role in maintaining security. Its primary function mirrors that of the whistle or Security alarm acting as an alert mechanism to signal vigilance and caution among security personnel. For example during the pursuit of a perpetrator, the Ogene is ...
Pages in category "Igbo musical instruments" The following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. E. Ekwe; I. Igba;
Ekpili (also known as Ekpiri/ Egwu Ekpili [1] or Akuko-na-egwu) is a style of folk genre of music which has its origins from the Igbo people in the Southeastern part of Nigeria. [2] This style of Igbo folk music is characterized by the musical instrument known as " Ubo " a thumb piano which is also referred to as a thumb guitar in which the ...
The Igbo people have a melodic and symphonic musical style. Instruments include opi otherwise known as Oja [5] [6] a wind instrument similar to the flute, igba, and ichaka. [7] Another popular musical form among Igbo people is highlife, which is a fusion of jazz and traditional music and widely popular in West Africa.
Ikorodo music, is a traditional Igbo musical ensemble.The genre is entrenched within the cultural fabric of the Nsukka people in Enugu State, Nigeria. [1] The traditional folk genre encapsulates a distinctive cultural tradition characterized by a symphony of specific musical elements and intricate performance practices.