traditions of the Leopard Societies of Nigeria

traditions of the Leopard Societies of Nigeria
@musée du Quai Branly, Paris with Cuban band Enyenison Enkama
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Ekpe masquerade (photo imiller)
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Nkaitiaba Cultural Troup
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@musée du Quai Branly, Paris with Cuban band Enyenison Enkama
  • country:Nigeria
  • region:West Africa
  • style(s):Dance, Traditional
  • label:not signed
  • gender:male, female
  • instrumentation:instrumental, vocal
  • artist posted by:Alexandre Jomaron

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  • Nkaitiaba Cultural Troup (masks, drums, singing)

Nkaitiaba Cultural troup from Calabar Nigeria presents unique Masquerades, singing and dancing from the Ekpe (leopard Societies) of Nigeria.
This little know culture is absolutly fascinating with some of the most beautiful masks and costumes of western Africa and spellbindong singings and dancings. The Ekpe culture is also found in Cuba as it is the origin of the Cuban Abakua Societies.

available for cultural seasons 2011 2012, and 2012 2013

The band can also perform in a 2 parts show with cuban Abakua band Enyenison Enkama. for more information contact Alexandre Jomaron