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Enough of the childish behavior, Tpia. I wouldn't like to say it again.

Yoruba, Osun State.


[img]http://4.bp..com/-0_XVDCeFA_g/TX72_iF5qWI/AAAAAAAAAbc/BpgeARScOso/s320/Awo_Salami.jpg[/img]

Igbo, Anambra State.

https://www.nigeriamasterweb.com/Etc5/RalphUwaechue.jpg

Igbo, Abia State.

Hausa, Bauchi State.

https://vml1.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Gambo-Lawal-1.jpg?9d7bd4

Ijaw, Bayelsa State.


https://thestreetjournal.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Timipre-Sylva1.jpg

Ijaw, Rivers State.

https://www.namywedding.com/system/assets/pictures/138/content_kalab.jpg?1287394511

Hausa, Kano State.

https://hospitalitynigeria.com/states/sokoto/ROYAL%20PALACE%20GUARD%20OF%20KANO.jpg

PhysicsQED: https://www.nairaland.com/158215/pictures-nigeria-traditional-attire

Although these threads are similar, that one is nearly 4 years old. This one is focused on the attire that different groups use to represent themselves, and how such attire differs from place to place. There isn't one solid Northern attire or a solid Easterm attire.

Besides, similar threads can exist as long as they are spaced by a year or more.

Ibibio, Akwa Ibom State.

Bini, Edo State.

https://www.edostuttgart.com/images/jpg/king/king.jpg

tpia@:
kente cloth is known everywhere in the world, to be from ghana.

AAs also use it but i assume they know this as well.



@ odumchi

any particular reason why you decided to post a photo of a ghanaian juju priest and call it yoruba?

would you be ok with people posting similar pictures and labelling them igbo?

just asking.

I'm not interested in whether or not the cloth is from Ghana or Nigeria. That photo was taken during a Yoruba festival. You can see it for yourself here: http://www.afritopic.com/gallery/?p=123

I wouldn't like to see this thread derailed, please. Enough of this and back to the topic.

Igbo, Imo State.

[img]http://1.bp..com/_KtgRCLnSYMk/TPS1smL4JuI/AAAAAAAABRU/dfB1qnfOqug/s1600/uche%2Band%2Bnze.jpg[/img]

Ileke-IdI:
So a masquerade performance is the best you could post? Why not just leave Yoruba states alone, I'll post them if you need help since you know nothing about the people. Look at the previous states you posted and the SW ones. I understand that you don't know what you post, but since you're being corrected by a Yoruba person, take heed and don't plead ignorance.

Take it easy. Not every rubber band has the same elasticity. If you wish to contribute, please do so.

Tiv, Benue State.

https://farm1.static.flickr.com/17/21180338_738af3247b.jpg

Ileke-IdI:
It doesn't make sense to post a masquerade performance as a political attire. Your motive is quite clear.
A Yoruba person is trying to correct what you incorrectly asserted into the Yoruba political sphere, yet you want to delete because ignorance is bliss.

This thread is for anything article of clothing worn as a political or cultural emblem of these groups. And besides, it was totally uncalled for to call me a tribalist. I'm saying it again, please relax and enjoy the photos.

Ileke-IdI:
And P.S, "cultural-politicians" in Ondo do not dress the same as those in Lagos or Osun.

That's exaclty why I made this thread.

Please just relax and enjoy the photos.

Igbo, Abia State.

Yoruba, South Western Nigeria.

https://www.afritopic.com/gallery/wp-content/gallery/yoruba/dsc05134.jpg

Yoruba, South Western Nigeria.

Hausa, Sokoto State.

[img]http://naijalit.files./2012/01/hausa.jpg[/img]

Urhobo, Delta State.

Efik, Cross Rivers State.

https://climie.com/_shout/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/efiom_efik.jpg

There are definately stereotypes that arise when dealing with cultural-politcal attire. For example, some may think that every Northerner wears an agbada, or that every Igbo man wears a red cap but this is definately not true.

Let's relax and let the photos do the talking.

@Jmaine and Ndipe

Thank you very much. Sosong eti eti.

I was wondering because I saw an Ekpe cloth that had the pictogram for prison as 'mkporo' and I was wondering if other Ekpe-practicing people also called it 'mkporo'. Either way, 'Ufok mkpakok' and 'mkpokobi' seem pretty close to 'mkporo'.

Andre Uweh: Dan Orji's biggest problem is his sight. Even with his blindness, he is still a crowd puller.
The issue of praising some people in songs is a souther or Nigerian affair. The likes of Sunny Ade and E. Obey do the same. I can remember Sunny Ade's song dedicated to Morris Ibekwe (Okwelle Holdings) in the 90's.

May God keep him strong for us music-lovers. Ill have to listen to some of those songs. And you sure do know your music.

Fulaman198: It would be nice if they added a Fulfulde section here to make us Fulani people not feel left out. I'm sure other ethnic groups of Nigeria feel the same way.

This section is open to all groups not only the Igbo, Hausa, and Yoruba. Saying "Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba" is equivalent to saying "everyone". It's like "wazobia" meaning everybody in general.

All groups are welcomed to post here.

ChinenyeN: Without going in-depth, it's the viewpoint that Ngwa ancestors migrated from Umunoha in what is now Mbaitoli LGA.

Oh okay, thanks.

Andre Uweh: Eddie Quansa is classic. I enjoy it a lot. It's a pity the originator is blind now.
Most of the names in that song were big boys of old Imo state in the 70s and 80's.
Lemmy Akakem- a household name in Imo state. He along Chief Emma Iwuanyanwu acquired Spartans f.c of Owerri and transformed the club. They saved the club from extinction. While Chief Iwuanyanwu became the proprietor, Akakem became the Chairman (1985).
I watched Dan Orji's show live in Aba in 2002 at a bar in Ama Ogbonna, Overrail Aba. A great entertainer.

Ah okay, I see now. And I agree that it's a pity that most of these guys are old/disabled now. Thanks.

jmaine: Oga Odumchi . . .Idem fo

Idem mi osong

@ Ify
All I understood in what you wrote was Abasi. lol

@All
Does anyone know what the Ibibio/Efik word for prison is? Is it 'mkporo'?

NRI PRIEST: Well,acknowlegdement has always been part of Igbo music; some musician like Osili nwa mama,Ali chukwuma,Oliver and warrior have at one point acknowledged ppl for their philantropy,good name or even academic achievement but they will usually say where they are from,so,Odum i suggest you listen to the songs again and you might get a hint. Moreso,who is Pastor Apiriwa and Dan Orji ? Just wandering cause me never heard of them.
Osili has mentioned ppl like Eugene ojukwu(Anaedo),Eze Obinwa(Ozubulu),Bishop Okonkwo(Awka etiti) and more. And these are very wealthy dons who has helped many Igbo guys to become rich,hence the praises sometimes.

Hm. I think that's what it is then. Pastor Apiriwa is the author of Igbo Farback, while Dan Orji is a highlife legend who founded the Peacocks Interbational Band. Some of his songs are:
Dan Njemanze http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eq2er_T15rA&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Okpa aku erier http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qh4XBFFJqqg&feature=youtube_gdata_player,
and my favorite Eddie Kwansa http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2QpwZiqR8&feature=youtube_gdata_player.

The funny thing is, I used to think musicians were very high in the pyramid of wealth until I discovered that there were people who made them who they are today. Anyway, I hope I can learn more about these people.