Mmanwu masquerade was among the cultural presentations featured at the 3rd Igbo World Festival of Arts and Culture held at Igbo Village in Staunton, Virginia, USA on July 30, 2016. This masquerade presentation was made possible by the people of Imo State in America.
Having honed his dance skills over the years, Mr. Mba was inspired to prepare the video included in this post, in which he shows viewers how to perform the Igbo War dance.
The Reconnection tells the story of Igbos separated from their homeland through slavery and resettlement in America; and how African American descendants of these Igbos are tracing their roots back to their ancestral homes and reconnecting with their living relatives.
The Reconnection Ceremony was one of the highlights of the 2016 Igbo World Festival of Arts and Culture. During this…
Watch Igbo girls deliver a well choreographed 3-Part dance presentation at the 2016 Igbo World Festival of Arts & Culture. The presentation was made possible
Igbo boys and men of all ages participate in a cultural dance presentation during the 2016 Igbo World Festival of…
People from Afikpo, Ebonyi State delivered a rousing presentation of Nkwa Umuagbogho Dance at the 2016 Igbo World Festival of…