Many Nigerian societies have a rich tradition of masquerades. Masquerades are a symbol of culture and customs. They are normally portrayed in colorful robes accompanied by traditional dancers or music ...

Ambassador Arthur Mbanefo (CON, MFR), the Odu of Onitsha, and once Nigeria's Permanent Representative to the UN, and I crossed each other's paths while I was a Literary Correspondent contributing to ...

Despite decades as one of the most prolific film-producing countries on Earth, Nigerian cinema is still largely underrepresented on the festival circuit, so it’s always worth noting when a great movie ...

Masquerades are cultural or religious events that often feature masked dancers embodying various spirits. Omabe masquerades are believed to be representatives of the ancestors of Nsukka. The region ...

For hours, the six months of preparation Chief Chris Ndigwe and his troupe had undertaken amounted to the steady thrum of tribal percussion as heard through the walls of the ladies’ dressing room at ...

Nigerian rapper, Owoh Chimaobi Chrismathner, popularly known as Zoro Swagback, on Sunday, stunned Big Brother Naija viewers during the live eviction show when he brought out a popular Anambra State ...

(from table of contents) Preface -- (Setting the urban stage). Introduction, Masquerade as an Artistic Pulse of the City -- "Face No Fear Face": Unmasking Youths -- (Space). "If they Burn it Down, We ...

According to reports, the movie veteran passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, after battling a protracted illness. Natty as he was fondly called was first worked with the Daily Times, before ...

Veteran actor, Romanus Amuta, popularly known as ‘Natty’ in the foremost soap, ‘New Masquerade,’ is dead. ‘The New Masquerade’ was a Nigerian sitcom that aired on the Nigerian television network from ...

Watch Davido's masquerade-inspired outfit take over the stage during his music tour, sparking mixed reactions online. Fans ...

Nsukka — Tension mounts in Opi, Nsukka Local Government Area, Enugu State as masquerades took turn in the series of rape stories synonymous with the community. The alleged rape of a female student, ...