Afikpo Masquerade
Masquerade: - According to Igbo traditional beliefs, masquerades represent images of deities or relatives. The identity of the masquerade is a well-kept secret and the roles are performed exclusively by men. Afikpo has dozens of masquerades that are featured at different events and dates throughout the year and have special days for the masquerade festival. These masquerades entertain people in annual festivals or special events. Most of the masquerades appear at every festival, while some are particularly special and only appear once. The masquerades appear in colorful attires and face masks made of wood or fabric caved by the indigenous mask makers. Some of the masquerades in Afikpo are:-
- Oye Igiri /masquerade
- Okumkpo Masquerade
- Njenje Masquerade
- Okpaa Masquerade
- Lugulu Masquerade
- Ota Ikonte Masquerade
- Okwa-Ebu Masquerade
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