Nigeria is home to cultural diversity with cultures and traditions worthy of tourist attraction, and the Igbo culture is not left out.
One such tradition is the Ugo masquerade tradition that has gone viral on TikTok. The bird proposed to be the African Eagle is called Mmanwu Ugo.
It is said to be one of the most expensive masquerades and was showcased on social media via TikToker @queendest2
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What ooo nah person dey inside that heavy bird
The occasion captured in the video happened in Ofala Nkpor, Anambra state. The people in the video appeared to be in awe and showed reverence for the symbol of one of their deities.
At the beginning of the video, the big bird sat and rested. But with much encouragement from someone who seemed like a village elder, it got up.
Many netizens reacted to the festival. See some of their comments:
@candyanita0: “What ooo nah person dey inside that heavy bird”
@chimakelechi5: “Igbo cultural heritage is dam rich”
@naffybubbly1: “masquerade don trek tired his leg don dey pain him”
@fabrics01: “this guy dey see road Soo?”
@ed_mandalla: “Anambra to the world”
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Trending Video of Couple During Virtual Traditional Wedding
In another story, a trending video on social media of a Nigerian couple’s wedding style amused many netizens.
In the video posted by @instablogja, the Alaga at the traditional wedding ceremony sang Kizz Daniel’s Buga while the couple danced energetically to the song.
The couple thrilled friends, family, and other attendees at their event with some amazing dance steps.