Ekpo Society

Ekpo Society
Ekpo
Regions with significant populations
Annang, Ibibio , Igbo

Ekpo (Ghost or Spirit) is a cultural society art form that originates from the Annang and Ibibio people of Akwa Ibom in Southern Nigeria. The practice was also adopted by neighboring regions, namely, Arochukwu and Ohafia (Abia state) during the expansion of the Aro-Kingdom.[1][2][3]

History

In the 21st century

Ekpo Masquerade face

Owing to the advent of Christianity and modern civilization, the Ekpo masquerade is no longer regarded as dead souls that come back to the land of the living; instead, it is now known to be costumes worn by living humans and is regarded as an integral part of the culture and heritage of the people.[4]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Ekpo Ibibio". Modish Project Blogs. 22 August 2016. Retrieved 2017-09-22.
  2. ↑ "Ekpo Annang". Naijaperminute's Blog. Archived from the original on 2017-09-23. Retrieved 2017-09-22.
  3. ↑ "Curses as Ekpo spirits bury dead masquerade in A'Ibom - Vanguard News". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 2018-01-23. Retrieved 2018-04-24.
  4. ↑ "Impact of Christianity on the Culture of AkwaIbom People". KmacIMS | Education Annex. 2019-05-13. Archived from the original on 2019-09-27. Retrieved 2019-09-27.
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