This brought back pleasant memories. Can remember when my mom used to partake in these types of dances. With their uniform, 2 handkerchieves, 1 horse tail, those tiny bells tied to their legs, some packing gel hairstyle they called "wrapping", gongs and different local musical instruments. In fact they do these too during the times my mum host meetings too. I miss these old good days. May God bless all our mothers that gave their strength and youthful vibrance to these activities. Watching with tears of joy and gratitude.
I don't know about that. Every Igbo region has some mesmerizing troupes. In my view, Ebonyi and Imo women have the most endearing groups. I'm from Anambra - so it is not easy admitting to some better dancing elsewhere.
Olisa from my observations,which may be albeit limited,but most of the Eastern dances i see are usually atilogwu and Ohafia war dance,and the few women dances are mostly these “igbo christian” songs and not proper traditional rhythms.The Anioma dances i see have unique traditional rhythm with the Akpele(not opi) flute,and very melodious beats that gets everybody dancing.it is also untouched by christianity
@@user-ui6fi1bv6q Without a doubt, Anioma has unique and beautiful music and dances. In fact, growing up in the village in the late 1970s, I watched my mother and her friends dance to Eje Mmili which originated in Anioma but spread like wildfire through much of my state of those days. It was in the true Igbo spirit of izi egwu. However, having since traveled to other parts of Igboland, I've discovered music and dance as beautiful and mesmerizing. In some cases, they've been truly excellent. Not to speak of the music and dance that I learned to dance myself. Each region is unique. Now determining who is better will require some judging criteria - perhaps you and I can work on this as a project for publication. Or even animation. Atilogwu and Ikpirikpi Ogu (Ohafia War Dance) became very popular because the Ministry of Culture (East Central State) invested in and showcased them all over the country and beyond. The true measure of their success can be seen in the number of troupes that emerged after them. Call it, ejee - you know - look at me; I'm cute too. Again, another unmistakable Igbo trait. Nkwa Nwite, Egwu Obi, Ndom Iheagwa all came on the scene and excelled - mostly without government patronage, but depending on the sense of pride of the leading money-men in their communities and the spread of FM radio. As an aside, I pulled more than one muscle attempting Ikpirikpi Ogu - the shoulder movements are demanding and very precise. You should try it. Nice talking to you!
Olisa interesting write up.You do know your onions indeed!yes i’ve seen Nkwa Nwite and probably a couple of others.I just prefer the fluidity of the Anioma style beats,and I believe they need more recognition and validation from the South East.That being said,im a cultural enthusiast,and feel free to reach out for any input i maybe able to provide/assist.Cheers
@@user-ui6fi1bv6q Thanks. I've had my eyes on our music and dance for some time now - especially how to make them more of a staple. I live overseas at the moment, so logistically it is very difficult to do the necessary research. At the appropriate time, I'll be happy to meet with you and discuss it. We can meet when I come home toward the end of the year. With concerted effort, I think that Anioma music will flourish in the South East. It did briefly with Eje Mmili, also known as Egwu Amala or Egwu Nkachif (handkerchiefs). Ali Chukwuma also did very well in the late 1970s and early 1980s - Amala Isekise still resonates in my head. But, he beat his own path by doing a very Igbo thing - he was an apprentice under Osadebe and then became master and leader of the Peace Makers Band. There are a few other less notable ones - our research should dig them out in time. Cheers!
This brought back pleasant memories. Can remember when my mom used to partake in these types of dances. With their uniform, 2 handkerchieves, 1 horse tail, those tiny bells tied to their legs, some packing gel hairstyle they called "wrapping", gongs and different local musical instruments. In fact they do these too during the times my mum host meetings too. I miss these old good days. May God bless all our mothers that gave their strength and youthful vibrance to these activities. Watching with tears of joy and gratitude.
Igbo amaka
Nice one mummy's
Looking for a dance group to come teach some women dance. Old if you have a contact help me out
Nice entertainment
The music is Splendid ! Thanks Maam l enjoyed the show
I love this
Ndi Nne maa mma isokwa,
Ndi Nne maa mma isokwa
Ndi Nne mazuenu mma
nne bu ugwu
My people
Well fed women.
You people should visit Anioma.They are the BEST cultural dancers in the whole Igboland!No contest.
I don't know about that. Every Igbo region has some mesmerizing troupes. In my view, Ebonyi and Imo women have the most endearing groups. I'm from Anambra - so it is not easy admitting to some better dancing elsewhere.
Olisa from my observations,which may be albeit limited,but most of the Eastern dances i see are usually atilogwu and Ohafia war dance,and the few women dances are mostly these “igbo christian” songs and not proper traditional rhythms.The Anioma dances i see have unique traditional rhythm with the Akpele(not opi) flute,and very melodious beats that gets everybody dancing.it is also untouched by christianity
@@user-ui6fi1bv6q Without a doubt, Anioma has unique and beautiful music and dances. In fact, growing up in the village in the late 1970s, I watched my mother and her friends dance to Eje Mmili which originated in Anioma but spread like wildfire through much of my state of those days. It was in the true Igbo spirit of izi egwu.
However, having since traveled to other parts of Igboland, I've discovered music and dance as beautiful and mesmerizing. In some cases, they've been truly excellent. Not to speak of the music and dance that I learned to dance myself. Each region is unique.
Now determining who is better will require some judging criteria - perhaps you and I can work on this as a project for publication. Or even animation.
Atilogwu and Ikpirikpi Ogu (Ohafia War Dance) became very popular because the Ministry of Culture (East Central State) invested in and showcased them all over the country and beyond. The true measure of their success can be seen in the number of troupes that emerged after them. Call it, ejee - you know - look at me; I'm cute too. Again, another unmistakable Igbo trait.
Nkwa Nwite, Egwu Obi, Ndom Iheagwa all came on the scene and excelled - mostly without government patronage, but depending on the sense of pride of the leading money-men in their communities and the spread of FM radio.
As an aside, I pulled more than one muscle attempting Ikpirikpi Ogu - the shoulder movements are demanding and very precise. You should try it. Nice talking to you!
Olisa interesting write up.You do know your onions indeed!yes i’ve seen Nkwa Nwite and probably a couple of others.I just prefer the fluidity of the Anioma style beats,and I believe they need more recognition and validation from the South East.That being said,im a cultural enthusiast,and feel free to reach out for any input i maybe able to provide/assist.Cheers
@@user-ui6fi1bv6q Thanks. I've had my eyes on our music and dance for some time now - especially how to make them more of a staple. I live overseas at the moment, so logistically it is very difficult to do the necessary research. At the appropriate time, I'll be happy to meet with you and discuss it. We can meet when I come home toward the end of the year. With concerted effort, I think that Anioma music will flourish in the South East. It did briefly with Eje Mmili, also known as Egwu Amala or Egwu Nkachif (handkerchiefs). Ali Chukwuma also did very well in the late 1970s and early 1980s - Amala Isekise still resonates in my head. But, he beat his own path by doing a very Igbo thing - he was an apprentice under Osadebe and then became master and leader of the Peace Makers Band. There are a few other less notable ones - our research should dig them out in time. Cheers!
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