(2011). View presentation.docx from HUMN 101 at Howard Community College. The Ekpe and even Ekpo masquerade of old used to dance in a circular motion in order to induce a trance-like effect or feeling. Look after the link break and feel free to drop comments and any suggestions. The local government has an estimated population of over 84,203 people. Ekpo Masquerade is one of the oldest institutions in Africa which was known to maintain law and order in the society. It belongs to the Annang ethnic group, in which according to Ukpong Ekam 'is the ninth largest ethnic group in Nigeria (1975/76 Nigeria Year Book)'' and without doubt the second largest in Akwa Ibom state, the first being . As . When a man wears an Ekpo mask he becomes a masked spirit, who still often performs a reprimanding role, for instance by naming and shaming those who have done wrong in the community. Történelem. Ekpo masquerades © David Pratten © David Pratten Volume 16 No 1; Volume 16 No 2; Volume 16 No 3; Volume 16 No 4; Editions. Ingia . Check 'masquerade' translations into Swahili. Oron Museum/ Monument . Glosbe hutumia vidakuzi ili kuhakikisha unapata uzoefu bora. Ekpo Masquerade is a socio-cultural art that has its roots from the Ibibio, Annang and Efik of Akwa Ibom and Cross River state. A brief explication is given on the background of the genre, symbols and archetypes. AKWA IBOM: BASIC COUNTING AND NUMBERING IN IBIBIO #SpeakIbibio. Történelem. The local government has an estimated population of over 84,203 people. Ekpo masquerade celebrations. The Anang speak the Annang language and perform a masquerade after the yam harvest to mark the visit of ancestral spirits, or ekpo. A full month's celebration, this feast is associated with the Ikot Abasi, Mkpat Enin, Ibibio and Annang peoples. Ibibio. The Ekpo masks from Annang through a network of trade from across the Imo river and the Ogoni territory, got to the Ikwerre areas as Jones had pointed out. Annang and Oron. Lulu, 2011. Until recently the only masquerade I could easily identify is the Ekpo masquerade which is indigenous to Efik/Ibibio/Annang people. After the bloody suppression of the 'Tax Riots' in 1929, the Ibibios were . Tot i que abans del segle XX ja hi havia presència de missioners a Calabar i a Ibono, els britànics no van controlar la zona fins al 1904, quan van crear la Divisió Enyong que va tenir la seu a la ciutat d'Ikot Ekpene una ciutat annang capital dels annangs i els ibibios. . Hence Nyibidi. The Annang people are indigenes of 8 local government areas of the present 31 local government areas in Akwa Ibom State. . According to Jones (1973), "The Annang . ekpo festival in akwa ibom state. . Masquerade Politics in Contemporary Southeastern Nigeria Eli Bentor all photos bY the author T he period following the Nigerian Civil War (1967â€" 70) was marked by a deliberate revival of masquerade festivals and elaborate burial ceremonies by the Igbo of Southeastern Nigeria. Of all the masked figures who perform at the season's end in October (ndok), the ekpo ndemmasquerade is the most disfigured, ugly, anti-human, unpredictable and malevolent spirit. Mary Slessor House/ Monument Tomb PEOPLE . The Anaang people are indigenes of 8 local government areas of the present 31 local government areas in Akwa Ibom State namely Abak, Essien Udim, Etim Ekpo, Ika, Ikot Ekpene, Obot Akara, Oruk Anam, Ukanafun in Local Government Area , and part of Obi Ngwa L.g.a of Abia state, e . This is a cult with a very ferocious masquerade. This gave rise to the popular expression "Nung Udo Iban Edat Ekpo," implying that it is in Nung Udo that women bring out Ekpo to play. . Efik, Ekoi, Annang, Oron, Eket, Qua, Ibeno, Okobo,etc. A Discourse on Costumes of Relevance in Eka Ekpo Masquerade of Ikpe Annang By Itorobong Francis Etim, Ilami Clive Krama Ph.D & Faith Ibarakumo Ken-Aminikpo Ph.D . Music • As in many African countries, you will find that Rhythm is The practice was also adopted by neighbouring regions, namely Arochukwu and Ohafia ( Abia state) during the expansion of the Aro-Kingdom. Sadly, that is all I know for now. Royalty: TOURISM: Ibeno Sand Beach. During the expansion of the Aro-Kingdom, the performance was also adopted by neighboring Igbo communities namely, Arochukwu and Ohafia in Abia state. E. Essien. In Ibibio, the first 100 numbers are counted in batches of 20, and so it is important to follow the first batch as that will form the basis for 21-39, 41-59, 62-79, 81-99, etc. Foster unity and understanding among and between the Annangs and other heterogeneous ethnic groups or international bodies throughout the world Promote Annang culture in the United States and in Nigeria. This Paper. August: 36. kpi Ekpo, Udara Idem and. Ekpo Ekpe Annang - Se anam fiok utut - Annang dance - Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, Annang peopleEjagham country, Efik, Mbo and Balundu of south west Cameroon Eb. The Ekpo masks from Annang through a network of trade from across the Imo river and the Ogoni territory, got to the Ikwerre areas as Jones had pointed out. The Annang land is bounded in the north and west by the Igbos and the Ibibios make up their southern and eastern neighbours. Performance Aesthetics and Functionalism: The Legacy of Atam Masquerade of the Bakor people of Ogoja Local Government Area. Yes, you are right. 200 Eastern Parkway Brooklyn, New York 11238-6052 . IJSSHR is an International Journal of Social Science and Human research. Etinan is a local government bordered by Onna, Nsit Ibom, Mkpat Enin, Abak, and Uyo local governments of Akwa Ibom state. . According to Jones (1973), "The Annang . Ghana because It's culture and traditions are rich and vibrant. It is located in the south-east of the country, lying between latitudes 4°321 and 5°331 North, and longitudes 7°251 and 8°251 East. We welcome all subjects like anthropology, archaeology, economics, human geography, linguistics, management science, media studies, musicology, political science, psychology, welfare and nursing studies, social history,agriculture and more. A Discourse on Costumes of Relevance in Eka Ekpo Masquerade of Ikpe Annang By Itorobong Francis Etim, Ilami Clive Krama Ph.D & Faith Ibarakumo Ken-Aminikpo Ph.D . To their proponents, Ekpo masquerades are regarded as a means through which the ancestors communicate with the living. Angalia mifano ya tafsiri ya masquerade katika sentensi, sikiliza matamshi na ujifunze sarufi. It is a purification ceremony which involves masquerade displays and dances. Oron . Kiingereza Kiswahili mason's wages. Full PDF Package Download Full PDF Package. It is not out of place to say that about 30 - 40 % of Abia and a part of Ebonyi belonged to these peoples. If Igbo, Anioma Delta State, Ibibio/Annang of Akwa Ibom State and Efik are . . Ekpo Masquerade is a cultural play that was originated from the Efik, Ibibio and Annang people in the Cross River/Akwa Ibom land in Southern part of Nigeria. Az Akwa Ibom Ekpo álarcos gyakorolják szinte minden városában, különösen alatt Fesztiválok meg Ikot Ekpene, Etim Ekpo, Oruk Anam és Abak valamint a . A full month's celebration, this feast is associated with the Ikot Abasi, Mkpat Enin, Ibibio and Annang peoples. The Museum held its first 'Collections Care and Careers' Day on Saturday 14 September. Ebelebo can be male or female (pictured). DATES early 20th century . annang + Add Tag. It is open to all males. This is also the name of a men's associations that once had great influence among Ibibio groups. The Annang is a cultural and ethnic group native to "South- South Nigeria. 6 de junho de 2022 the k6ij masquerade, which comprises a number of dramatic performances, including puppetry, costumed acting, and acro batics (Jeffreys 1951, Messenger 1962, Scheinberg 1977, Ebong Inih 1ggo). It is a purification ceremony which involves masquerade displays and dances. not see the masquerade as it emerged. August: 36. kpi Ekpo, Udara Idem and. Studies of masquerade in West Africa, for example, often emphasize how this type of performance relates to intergenerational politics ( de Jong 1999de Jong , 2007Argenti 2007; Pratten 2008 . The write up was shared on Facebook by Akwa Ibom group, Sittipe. Usoro Ekpo Festival. A short summary of this paper. When you are dancing to the rhythm of your Ekpe cultural dance, be it during new yam festival or Christmas period, spare a thought for the Efik people that gave it to you. Natural/man-made IBOM Mobil oil treatment . Whenever Ekpo comes out into the open, women run . Other masks embody the beautiful spirit or Mfon.6 Ekpo Ndok: This is a feast to mark the end of planting and farming season. Alarmed over the rate of infidelity among women in the state, an angry Nigerian man, Thomas Thomas is calling for the reintroduction of Ekpo-Nka-Owo', the spirit that checks and punishes infidelity in marriage across Annang Ibibio land of Akwa Ibom State. 2015 was the turn for Abak/Etim Ekpo/ Ika/ Federal Constituency to produce the Senator, but the people . . Brownson Nseime writes from Jabborro PR, Uyo. The Beautiful Ugly Masquerade:"Ekpo Ikpa-Isong Annang" in Nigeria Paperback - January 23, 2015 by Dominic Umoh (Author) See all formats and editions Paperback $42.00 2 New from $42.00 Read more Print length 144 pages Language English Publication date January 23, 2015 Dimensions 5.91 x 0.33 x 8.66 inches ISBN-10 3659669776 ISBN-13 978-3659669774 Az Ekpo jelentése ugyanaz, mint Ekpe, Okpo-owo vagy Akpo-owo, amint azt az Efik, Ibibio és Annang emberek kiejtik.Egyszerűen úgy írják le, mint egy élő embert vagy egy halott lelket, aki az élők földjére érkezik. The masquerader himself is made to undergo certain spiritual rites to be able to wear the costume and then be brought out for display. Ekpo (Ghost) is a cultural society art form that originates from the Efik, Ibibio and Annang People in the Cross River / Akwa Ibom in Southern Nigeria. 37 Full PDFs related to this paper. Ekpo, translating to 'ghost' is a cultural society masquerade performance art form of the Ibibio and Annang People in Southern Nigeria. When you are dancing to the rhythm of your Ekpe cultural dance, be it during new yam festival or Christmas period, spare a thought for the Efik people that gave it to you. In traditional Annang society, only male initiates have the right to belong to the "Ekpo" masquerade cult. The Anaang (also spelled Annang) is a cultural and ethnic group native to "South South" geopolitical zone in Nigeria. Primary keywords - masquerade, akwa ibom, ekpo. Contents 1 History 2 In the 21st Century 3 See also Ibibio is the largest language of the Cross River and Akwa Ibom territories. An Ekpo masquerade was not permitted to chase or whip infants, women who carried children, water pots or market commodities or pregnant women. The Efiks, Ibibios and Annangs are ancient peoples who tremendously influenced their neighbours especially the Igbos. Main ethnic groups: Annang. The ekpo removed his mask; swear by the dead father that he must stab the tricycle rider if he fails to give him a thousand naira for treatment. The name "Ekpo" means ghost. He created Anyong (the sky) and Isong (the earth) and Inyang-Ibom (ocean). The Annang people have great tradition in music and are renowned in arts and sculpture. This was partly because of their rich culture and partly because they controlled parts of the present day Igbo land. at Sunday, May 10, 2015. An Ekpo masquerade was not permitted to chase or whip infants, women who carried children, water pots or market commodities or pregnant women. RELATED OBJECTS. Journal of . Yes, you are right. This feast is ommon among Annang and . Language, marriage right, religious, belief, way of dress, Ekpo Nyoho masquerade were identified as the most conflicting element of culture exists in the state. This is a cult with a very ferocious masquerade. Etinan Local Government Area. Annang society, political cartoonists in Western societies also fulfill a function of expressing hostility within the status quo. Read Paper. Read below: . In Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District, the 2019 dance to the Senate might or won't be likened to a masquerade dance. The Annang Language is the native language of the people of Etim Ekpo. It is found mainly in the Annang areas of Akwa Ibom State. Ekpo masquerade, for example, the mother masquerade and girl masquerade come out and mingle with the rest of the masquerades. Ekpo masquerade celebrations. NEXT VOLUME. The Khana people of River State are also their south-eastern neighbours. It is found mainly in the Annang areas of Akwa Ibom State. Annang Masquerade.jpg 960 × 540; 86 KB COLLECTIE TROPENMUSEUM Rozekleurig gezichtsmasker TMnr 3323-75.jpg 459 × 700; 188 KB Ekpo society face mask, from Nigeria, early 20th century CE. Other Side attraction of the festival includes; The popular tradition Ekpo Masquerade, Annang Language competition, the unveiling of the Annang hall of fame, the display of Annang food in their varieties, the Unek Annang dance and cultural procession. Az Akwa Ibom Ekpo álarcos gyakorolják szinte minden városában, különösen alatt Fesztiválok meg Ikot Ekpene, Etim Ekpo, Oruk Anam és Abak valamint a . and celebrated the Egbo Festival (a corruption of the Ekpo Masquerade festival). Ekpo is a traditional masquerade of the Ibibio and Anang people of the Southeast of what became Nigeria in 1914. From an Igbo perspective, the Civil War was devastating proof that their earlier attempt to become Nigerians at . symbolic representation is depicted by the "Ekpo" masquerade - mistakenly christened "Calabar juju" - has lost its authority, legitimacy, glamour and colour in the third milJenni~ some chiefdoms in the Annang nation have truncated the last vestiges of "Ekpo" power and influence by proscribing all that is associated to the "Ekpo" institution. The Annang Language is the native language of the people of Etim Ekpo. . Annang Mythology It is the Annang belief that the universe had its orgin from a divine supreme being who was self-begotten, Awasi-Ibom. The male Ebelebo has two faces, one in front and one behind. The Ibibio owned and controlled Arochukwu . View journals. Akwa Ibom is a state in Nigeria. Etinan is a local government bordered by Onna, Nsit Ibom, Mkpat Enin, Abak, and Uyo local governments of Akwa Ibom state. ABSTRACT This work identifies fundamental symbols and archetypes inherent in the folklore (specifically folktale) of Ika-Annang people. The work reveals that the folktale of the people is rich in symbolism and archetypes that are available universally. Check your inbox to be the first to know the hottest news Only original and unpublished manuscripts will be accepted. View journals. Previous VOLUME. the Masquerade comes into light only once in a while, and like most African masquerades, possesses mystical powers that are 'reputed to be able to heal and destroy as well.'. IJSSHR is an International Journal of Social Science and Human research. This study further reveals that the people's belief . The masquerader himself is made to undergo certain spiritual rites to be able to wear the costume and then be brought out for display. I have just added one more to that very short list. Neither will it be likened to a dance with a snuff in one hand - it shall be a serious dance, but bloodless (we pray). THE REALITY BEHIND THE MASK IN "EKPO IKPAISONG" IN ANNANG CULTURE OF AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA Dominic Umoh Department of Religious and Cultural Studies University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria E-mail: labbedominic2009@yahoo.co.uk ABSTRACT View All our Editions. Ekpo is founded on the belief in life after death; and it is regarded as the soul or ghost of ancestors that return to the land of the living in masquerade form to participate with their kinsmen in communal festivals such as farming and rites of passage. Primary keywords - masquerade, akwa ibom, ekpo. The Ekpo festival was considered as the link between the living and the ancestors, the Ekpo festival is the time where the ancestral spirits in the structure of Ekpo masqueraders seem public to confirm the people ordered pattern of life of the Annang people. The Reality Behind the Mask in "Ekpo - Ikpaisong" in Annang culture of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. In the coastal and riverine areas, the, Ekpe occupies a similar position and discharges similar functions as Ekpo. 1.2 The Ika-Annang People Ika-Annang is a community in Oruk Anam local government area of Akwa Ibom state, Nigeria. The Anang carve masks with grotesque features, known as iliok, which are considered dangerous and may only be viewed . Other sub groups include Eket, Ibeno, Itu Mbonuso and the Andonis. (37.0 x 29.2 x 16.5 cm). Ekpo is founded on the belief in life after death, and it is regarded as the soul or ghost of ancestors that return to the land of the living in masquerade form to participate with their kinsmen in communal festivals such as farming and rites of passage. Wood, pigment, 14 1/2 x 11 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. The Ekpo Masquerade was known to originate from spirits of dead ancestors and deities who came back from the spirit world to administer justice to the people in the living world. If Igbo, Anioma Delta State, Ibibio/Annang of Akwa Ibom State and Efik are . The people of Oruk Anam are really the Annang people of the old Annang nation but the people of Uruk Obong are believed to be of the semi Banty stock who migrated from South-West Africa in their early movements and settled at Ibesit Okporkoro in the Western Oruk Anam before migrating to the present Urukobong of the same Local Government Area . The focus of this historical narrative, however, is the ancestral masquerade, the ekpo society, which is indigenous to the Ibibio speaking language cluster. It has various dialects such as Abak, Ikot Ekpene, Ika, Ukanafun, Etim Ekpo, Obot Akara etc. Volume 16 No 1; Volume 16 No 2; Volume 16 No 3; Volume 16 No 4; Editions. The Annang people speak a language called Annang .they pride themselves in the ability of eloquent speech and refers to a good speaker as "Akwo Annang" the Annang carve masks with grotesque features, known as ldiok, which are considered dangerous we may only be viewed by members of the Ekpo. ekpo festival in akwa ibom state. 8. They went into hiding. As a secret society, membership is strictly by initiation; hence . We welcome all subjects like anthropology, archaeology, economics, human geography, linguistics, management science, media studies, musicology, political science, psychology, welfare and nursing studies, social history,agriculture and more. The Annang politicians are Annang-izing the State with impunity simply because they have been able to brow-beat the few Ibibios who have the opportunity to be in government. Female Masquerade Mask, early 20th century. Previous VOLUME. You are already subscribed to our newsletter! Thursday, May 19, 2022 Tel: 2348098194677, 2348053692035 Email: modishproject@gmail.com modishproject@gmail.com The symbolism of Ekpo masquerade festival goes more than a mere celebration; they're . Those who have not been initiated . Ekpo Ndok: This is a feast to mark the end of planting and farming season. are all variations of Ibibio. Look through examples of masquerade translation in sentences, listen to pronunciation and learn grammar. Ekpo is a cultural institution with ultimate political power, especially among traditional Ibibio and Annang communities. 6 de junho de 2022 Ekpo masquerade are believed to be the incarnate bodies and beings of ancestral heroes to whom the . masquerade mass mass killing mass media Other subgroups are Eket, Ibeno, Itu Mbonuso and the Andonis IMPORTANT SITES QUICK HISTORY ekpo festival in akwa ibom state . The society I called The Ekpo Nyoho Society. 8. . Download Full PDF Package. Ekpo! namely Abak, Essien Udim, Etim Ekpo, Ika, Ikot Ekpene, Obot Akara, Oruk Anam, Ukanafun in Akwa Ibom State , and part of Obi Ngwa LGA of Abia state, e.g Akirika and others, Nigeria. The most conflicting Local Government identified were in Ibibio land Uruan, Ibesikpo Asutan and Ibiono. ekpo festival in akwa ibom state . In Annang land Essien Udim, Ika and Etim Ekpo while In Oron nation were Mbo, Urue . View All our Editions. Held in collaboration with Oxford Open Doors, this is a new type of event, envisioned by the VERVE project to help open up the way the Museum works and offer members of the public the chance to talk with behind-the-scenes staff, helping to foster a shared sense of why caring for collections is important. Az Ekpo jelentése ugyanaz, mint Ekpe, Okpo-owo vagy Akpo-owo, amint azt az Efik, Ibibio és Annang emberek kiejtik.Egyszerűen úgy írják le, mint egy élő embert vagy egy halott lelket, aki az élők földjére érkezik. . This feast is ommon among Annang and . Ekpo Masquerade is one of the oldest institutions in Africa which was known to maintain law and order in the society. Brownson Nseime writes from Jabborro PR, Uyo. Etinan Local Government Area. Ekpo Masquerade is a cultural play that was originated from the Efik, Ibibio and Annang people in the Cross River/Akwa Ibom land in Southern part of Nigeria. Nimeelewa! NEXT VOLUME. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention, 2(10): 50 - 62. . Download Download PDF. The aesthetic representations of personhood are captured at their most figurative in the ancestral masquerade (ekpo) and in its use of beautiful and ugly masks. Download Download PDF. The name "Ekpo" means ghost. ya Ekpe na Ekpo ya Efik / Ibibio / Annang / Igbo watu wa pwani ya kusini-mashariki ya Nigeria (Ekpe zamani siri jamii ya Ufalme Calabar - mwanzilishi wa Nsibidi ), . Also, the Ekpo cult among the Annang was/still is controlled by women and is the most powerful and dominant force behind the Annang communities. ANNANG PHILOSOPHY HISTORY AND CULTURE,final. . mason's work masonry masonry enclosure masonry. Masking Youth: Transformation and Transgression in Annang Performance MASKING YOUTH TRANSFORMATION AND TRANSGRESSION IN ANNANG PERFORMANCE David Pratten all photos bY the author B (opposite) 1 Ekong, Ikot akpa Nkuk, December 2007. rowse most museum or African art gallery catalogues and you would be forgiven for thinking that Annang and Ibibio wooden mask carving is not only buoyant but that it . Utu Etim Ekpo Village, Cross River area, Nigeria. The Annangs also have many cultural groups of which Uko Akpan and Nka Ikemesit are the most prominent (Ekanem, 2002). The Annangs also have many cultural groups of which Uko Akpan and Nka Ikemesit are the most prominent (Ekanem, 2002). Glosbe. De la divisió Enyong es va crear la "Ibibio Welfare Union", que es va . Provide educational assistance and counseling services to people who need and can benefit from such services. Ekpe is originally an Efik occult so is Ekpo or masquerade we have today.