HIVE OPEN MIC #112 | LOCAL TRADITION - OGENÉ MUSIC

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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