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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.
The earliest found settlements in Igboland date to 900 BCE in the central area, from where the majority of the Igbo-speaking population is believed to have migrated. The northern Igbo Kingdom of Nri, which rose around the 10th century CE, is credited with the foundation of much of Igboland's culture, customs, and religious practices. It is the ...
The Obi, in Igbo architecture, is the central heart and main house of the compound, often the residence is the head of the family or the patriarch. [6] It serves as the focal point of the household and is often used for important social, cultural, and religious activities, including important discussions, entertaining guests or communal ...
Ogene ndi Igbo. Ogene is a style of Igbo music consisting of, and taking its name from, the ogene instrument, which is a large metal bell. [1] The Ogene instrument has historically been made by the Igbo people of Nigeria. It is one of the most important metal instruments of the people.
Mbari is a visual art form practiced by the Igbo people in southeast Nigeria consisting of a sacred two- story house constructed as a propitiatory rite. [1] Mbari houses of the Owerri -Igbo, which are large opened-sided square planned shelters contain many life-sized, painted figures (sculpted in mud to appease the Alusi (deity) and Ala , the ...
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]