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Hello Music Lovers on Hive, this is my entry for Hive Open Mic week 112. The theme of the week is "Tradición Local", which means "Local Tradition" in English. This theme was selected by @nellynohemi.
First and foremost, in celebrating this great event for the Week (Local Tradition), I am dressed in my Traditional outfit.
I am from the South Eastern Part of Nigeria, Igbo Tribe, precisely from Abia State.
The Igbo land (called in the Igbo language as Àlà Ị̀gbò) is the homeland of the Igbo speaking people, located in the South Eastern part of Nigeria (mainly in five states: Imo State, Anambra State, Enugu State, Abia State and Ebonyi State).
The Igbos are known to be very illustrious, industrious, self-sufficient and hardworking. They are also known to be brave, practical-minded, resilient and one of the most innovative tribes in Nigeria.
This outfit is worn by Chiefs, Titled Men and Elders in the community: for instance, the Nze title holders or the Ozo or Ichie title holders (which means elder).
When one has attained this height, one can be regarded as a moral conscience of the community and would be regarded as a fair adjudicator of disputes within that community.
☆ The Isiagu (head of a lion/Leopard – lion's head) shirt accompanied by trousers or wrapper and shoes or sandals: This shirt is usually patterned with lions’ heads embroidered over the clothing, and it can be worn with either a ceremonial title holders’ hat or with the conventional striped men’s hat known as Okpu Agwu (Leopard cap).
In the past, this attire was reserved for only those warriors who have killed a Leopard or Lion (Agu). It signifies dominace and dependency for the one who accomplished this great feat. In our present day, it has been modernised with different variants.
☆ The title holders wear a red cap or hat. This cap is reserved for men of authority, power and title, as well as those who have contributed significantly to the improvement of the society.
☆ The Beads worn on the neck and wrists signify nobility, rank and wealth of knowledge.
☆ The walking stick is also reserved for high chiefs and royalty (the Igwe/Eze). The stick (referred to as Npara) signifies title, longevity and wisdom.
In celebrating this great event, I'll also present a piece from our traditional/Local music group: the Ogené Music.
This music is basically characterised by its danceable beat using instruments like oja (local flute), udu (pot drum), ekwe (handheld slit drum), igba (skinned drum) and ichaka (basket rattle).
Basically,the focus is not on the vocal performance rather on the beat which motivates one to dance in the cultural way.
I hope you enjoy this piece
Once again, I can't forget to appreciate the wonderful Admins and moderators of this wonderful community for creating and managing this great platform. For hosting this weekly event and making sure it is always successful.
I also appreciate all my friends on Hive and musical friends on Hive. It is nice knowing you all and being friends with you all. I'm grateful for your wonderful comments on my post always.
I AM KSAM
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Ichie!
Onowu!
Omelora 1
Akaekpuchi onwa 1
Ebubedike 1
Odogwu 1 of du
I dey feel you abeg. This is local tradition in its fullest representation!!
You too much abeg!!!
Onochei
Ogharagidi 1
Ohamadike 1
Ite ego 1 🙌🙌🙌🙌
Baba share small grace for your boy 🙌
Maxi ksam❤
Nice traditional music man. I miss seeing events like this.
Much love😍
Me too jare
Awwwwn
Me too for your me too
Wetin dey happen for here @benii 🧐😒
Odogwu 🙌
Events like this come once in a while my brother.... more reasons to enjoy while stock last and snap pictures to keep da memory
Thanks brotherly
Wonderful! I love to find content in Hive that shows different cultures across the world!
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Thank you so much
I think I also notice that a bit: I mean, your love for posts related to culture.
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Igbo kwenu!
For the theme you finish work no worry.
The parade just made me reminisce those times in church where we do it too. I remember always fighting to play the udu. 😂
Mazi Ksam you did great, putting our culture out there. You deserve some bitter kolas and palm wine.
Eeeeeee!!!!
Hahaha, if you talk say I finish work, omo I believe hansdown 🙌 anybody weh talk otherwise go collect...
😅 ahhhh, I did that too those days before I started playing other musical instruments... at least the udu is quite easy.... but somebody must tell you you aren't doing it correctly 😅😅
Yesssso
I'll give some to the gods fez before I drink...lol
Lmao correct guy 😂
Odogwu n ne ksamu... Humnn, You try very very much ohh... Nne this is good... Weldone ehn...lolzz..
Bosses.. This is very cool..
Hahahaha
Brotherly
I hear am ooo
Thanks bro ooo
But nne is feminine ooo 😅😅😅 abeg I no be babe ooo
Thanks brother 🙏
Yeeee🙆🙆.. So nne is meant for ladies... Ogami no vex ohh...
But nna is for guyz na....
Wow, this is a local tradition, we love that in this post you show the essence of your country's music and clothing, we believe that the beauty of music is to show its roots through its people. Great job my friend. Regards!
Yes yes
Following the theme of the week, I had to take us on a journey to my local tradition
Thank you so much for your comment
Wow
Maxi ksam
Your post is super perfect for this weeks theme, in fact he be like you go win award for this one..
But wait oo
I never knew you are an igbo guy oo..
All these while I've being thinking you are yoruba..
Anyways, so cool dear..
This was a good post.
Ahhhhh
Yoruba ke 🙆♂️🙆♂️🙆♂️🙆♂️
Ewe eeee
Me na pure Igbo boy ooo, although I was born and I grew up in Lagos state sha...
But there's no similarities jhur
Hahaha
Them dey do award?
Me no know ooo
Lol
Thanks dear
I appreciate your comment
Much love ❤
Yaa.. U do look igbo...
Honestly..
But my mind bin nor to go that side..
You are always welcome love..
Have a blessed week.
Ehen now you come 😏
I wish you the same sweewe ❤😘
Yes babes..
Enjoy your week.
Your traditional music are really nice and unique. Keep posting here in our community and thank you for sharing your unique posts.👏👏