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Masquerade performing somersaults at Ogidi New Yam Festival

2019

The Centenary Project

The Centenary Project
Lagos, Nigeria

Masquerade performing somersaults at Ogidi New Yam Festival. Masquerades make appearances during festivals, ceremonies and rituals. They are considered deities and ancestral spirits in Yoruba culture. During celebrations and festivals, various masquerades come with groups of people. While these people play drums and sing for the masquerades, the masquerades, in turn, perform and amuse people. In a bountiful harvest, the appearance of the masquerade is a sign that the gods are happy with the people. Masquerade attires and performances vary from culture to culture.

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  • Title: Masquerade performing somersaults at Ogidi New Yam Festival
  • Date Created: 2019
  • Location Created: Ogidi Ijumu, Nigeria
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