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Yoruba Traditional Marriage

Marriage is an essential institution in the Yoruba culture and history.  Yoruba tribe is one of the three major tribes in Nigeria.  Their wedding ceremony have always been colorful and very festive.  Families and friends are dressed in their brightest and best attires. Yoruba man usually purse his traditional Yoruba woman by direct approach or …

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Ogene, Foremost Musical Instrument in Igboland

Ogene is the most important piece of metal instrument in Igbo music.  Ogene was originally made from bronze, but are now made from common metals in recent years.  Modern Ogene made from metal is lighter compared to earlier designs from bronze.  Ogene is shaped like elongated bell that comes in single or double.  It is hit by a stick …

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