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Traditional masquerade of the Igbo people of Nigeria
Mmanwu // is a traditional masquerade of the Igbo people of Southeastern Nigeria. They are performed only by males in exclusive secret societies and involve
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Traditional musical instrument of the Igbo people
which adds to the vibrant atmosphere of the dance performances. ọjà mmanwu (Mmanwu music flute): this is the smallest and highest-pitched type of ọjà,
Ọjà
Capital city of Enugu state, Nigeria
traditional festivals take place in Enugu annually; the Mmanwu festival and the New yam festival. The Mmanwu festival takes place in November and features various
Enugu_(city)
Igbo subgroup in Nigeria
styles by region include: ogene around the Anambra borders. the "Ibone" (Mmanwu) festival of Umulokpa and some towns in Ezeagu LGA. egwu-igede in Udi and
Waawa
Ethnic group in Southern Nigeria
1177/2158244016651111. ISSN 2158-2440. S2CID 147944354. Chikezie-Anuka, Adolphus (2018). Mmanwu and Mission among the Igbo People of Nigeria: An Inculturative Dialogue
Igbo_people
Traditional calendar of the Igbo
belief in God through hardships and the coming of better days. Ịgọchi na mmanwụ come out in this month which are adult masquerades. Ọnwa Agwu is the traditional
Igbo_calendar
Regional subgenre of highlife
his best-known hits are "Biri Ka Mbiri", "Ana Enwe Obodo Enwe", "Nnukwu Mmanwu" and "Identity", all of which were largely successful throughout the early
Igbo_highlife
Igbo highlife musician (1947–2008)
Nigeria", "Nempi Social Club", "Biri Ka Mbiri", "Ana Enwe Obodo enwe", "Nnukwu Mmanwu" and "Identity", the latter of which spent several weeks on Radio Nigeria
Oliver_De_Coque
Religious practices and beliefs of Igbo people
such as new yam festival (ị́wá jí) and masquerading traditions such as mmanwụ and Ekpe. Remnants of Igbo religious rites spread among African descendants
Odinani
Town in Enugu State, Nigeria
grade system, farming, naming ceremonies, entertainment like masquerade (Mmanwu) festival), title taking, burial ceremonies, new yam festival and other
Owo,_Enugu
mmuonwu (‘daughter’, or ‘maiden spirit of the dead’; also called as ‘Agboho Mmanwu’ or ‘Adamma’ in some parts of Igbo society) is a female spirit that possesses
Gender roles and fluidity in indigenous Nigerian cultures
Gender_roles_and_fluidity_in_indigenous_Nigerian_cultures
LGA in Imo State, Nigeria
communities are farming and handicrafts. Most of its festivals like the Mmanwu festival and Okorosha festival are held during the December holidays.[citation
Mbaitoli
Festivals in Nigeria
of Kogi state, specifically those from the Ankpa axis Ito Ogbo festival Mmanwu Festival Ijele Festival Mbà Boli Festival Mambilla, Taraba State, Nigeria
List_of_festivals_in_Nigeria
Autonomous Town in Enugu State, Nigeria
festivals include; the New yam festival, the Amaji festival and the Ibone (Mmanwu) festival which is held between July and September of every year. The Royal
Akiyi
Igbo hand fan
among other insignia. Akupe also serves as a ritual symbol in the Igbo mmanwu (masquerade) tradition, particularly in the cultural ceremony known as the
Akupe_(hand_fan)
Capital city of Anambra State, Nigeria
controlling the shrine. The Imo-Oka festival showcases a variety of masquerades (mmanwu) from sinister ones which flog spectators to friendly ones which sing or
Awka
Igbo subgroup in Delta State, Nigeria
religion), the celebration of the New Yam Festival, masquerade traditions (mmanwu), and a strong oral tradition of proverbs, storytelling, and communal music
Ika_people
Town in southeastern Nigeria
traditions and culture, such as Igwekala shrine, Orie-Amaigwe market, and Mmanwu masquerade. Umunoha's famous Igwekala shrine is a jungle that covers over
Umunoha
LGA and town in Abia State, Nigeria
called ‘Iwaji’ or ‘Ji Oghoo’), Masquerade Festivals (popularly called ‘Ekpe, mmanwu or ekpo’) and New Year Festivals (popularly called ‘afo oghoo’ or ‘ichu
Osisioma_Ngwa
Town in Imo State, Nigeria
with cultural practices across southeastern Nigeria. Masquerade displays (mmanwụ) are performed during seasonal celebrations, funerary rites and festivals
Omuma_town
Igbo maiden spirit mask
necessarily regarded in the same light as other masquerades, such as the Mmanwu, which have spiritual connotations and are performed within secret societies
Adamma_(masquerade)
Traditional art of the Igbo people
following are examples of quotes that may be heard during a performance : Mmanwu si n’igwe: The masked spirit from the sky Udemu na lenu: My fame is potent
Igbo_art
Town in South East region, Nigeria
festivals include Christmas, Easter, New Year, Iri ji, Onwa Asato, Ima mmanwu (masquerade festival), Ihe Ngene, and Otute. Over the years, the community
Amaetiti
commemorative functions. The word Odumodu in Igbo refers to a type of masquerade (mmanwu) in southeastern Igbo communities, particularly in the Ohuhu area of Umuahia
Odumodu_music
Settlement in Nigeria
Eke Market day following 25 December with accompanying masquerade dance 'Mmanwu','Ekpo', music and dance. The Omugwo and child naming ceremony is part of
Nnarambia
Personal spirit in Igbo cosmology
Nri traditional calendar (onwa agwu), when young men who have taken the mmanwu title perform mask dances, moving between being masked (agwu, unpredictable)
Chi_(Igbo)
Traditional Igbo divination system
calendar, a period called onwa agwu, when young men who have taken the mmanwu title perform mask dances. The mask dancer moves between being masked (agwu
Afa_(Igbo_divination)
Igbo regalia
among other insignia. Akupe also serves as a ritual symbol in the Igbo mmanwu (masquerade) tradition, particularly in the cultural ceremony known as the
Igbo_regalia_and_headdresses
was great feasting, acrobatic dances, wrestling matches and masquerade (mmanwu) display to mark the festival. Friends, relations and in-laws were also
Odunke
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Shakespearean
The Comedy of Errors' Duke of Ephesus.
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Tamil
Hidimba | ஹிடிஂபா
Name of a rakshas
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Arabic, Muslim
Deep; Like the River; Profoundly Learned
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Blessed by Allah
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Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Malayalam, Tamil
Joyful; Who Brings Happiness
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Arabic
Servant of the Mighty One.
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American, Arabic, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Marathi, Muslim, Sikh, Telugu
First Ray of the Sun; Nature; Temperament; Gift of God
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Hebrew
(×ֶזְרָחִי) Hebrew name EYTHAN means "enduring, long-lived." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a grandson of Judah.
Biblical
containing ten cities
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Arabic, Muslim
Remembrance of the Beneficent
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