I can help you learn how to decode your traditional African mask with this African Masks Q&A video. About this video You own an African mask and you don’t know what it is, where it came from, or whether it should even be in your home. This video answers all of it. I walk you…
The New Yam Festival is an ancient Igbo celebration that holds significant cultural and traditional value in Africa, particularly in Enugu and other parts of Igbo land. This African culture and history are deeply rooted in the Iri ji festival, also known as the New Yam Festival, which is a time for the community to…
New: the 2nd edition of Within Carved Lines: The Secret Meanings of African Masks is out now. Get the book → Several court traditions documented in this book concentrate their visual identity in a single royal emblem, a specific object or symbol reserved for the throne. The Mangbetu, who relocated their kingdom to the northeastern…
An old man sits on a bench outside his compound. He is the last person in his village who knows the full praise poem of his lineage. It takes him almost an hour to recite. Nobody has recorded it. When he goes, it goes with him. Now think of a mask carved by his grandfather….
Let’s talk about libation to the ancestors and how different African tribes perform it especially in the Igbo culture. Libations are a very popular practice from around the world. Do you have libations in your culture? Is libation to the ancestors a practice you identify with and indulge in? Keep exploring Scarification and Body Modifications…
You maybe an arts collector and wonder how to keep your masks in a good shape. In this video, I provide some insights into caring for your masks and other related artifacts. Keep exploring Exposing the SECRETS of The Kumpo Masked Dance Scarification and Body Modifications in Africa | Talk Africa with Michael Ukwuma Inside…
Let us embark on an extraordinary journey to uncover the captivating world of African masks and explore their deep spiritual significance. In this thought-provoking video, we delve into the mysteries that these masks hold, revealing the profound connections they have with African spirituality, culture, and traditions. About this video Join us as we unveil the…
Egwu Mmonwu is the dance of the spirits that you will find in most Igbo celebrations such as iri ji ofu also known as the New Yam Festival. The clips showed here were taken at Iji Nike in Enugu, Nigeria. About this video Transcript: Masquerades are a lot of things to different people and play…
Join Michael Ukwuma on Talk Africa as he delves into the fascinating world of Scarification and Body Modifications in Africa, a crucial aspect of African history and culture. In this documentary, we explore the extreme body modification practices that are an integral part of various African cultures, including the significance of scarification as a rite…
New: the 2nd edition of Within Carved Lines: The Secret Meanings of African Masks is out now. Get the book → Several protective rituals documented in this book ask an initiate to carry a symbol or wear a mask that represents a guarding spirit. The Bulu, who occupy the border region between Cameroon and Gabon…
My book, Within Carved Lines: The Secret Meanings of African Masks, reveals the ancestral secrets and ritual purposes that the art world often ignores. About this video Exposing the SECRETS of The Kumpo Masked Dance! 🌍✨ Dive into the mesmerising world of the Kumpo Masked Dance, a captivating cultural tradition of the Jola people from…
Traditional African Masks: spiritual powers and hidden meanings (part 2) Keep exploring 20 MINUTES AND HE JUST WON’T STOP! | Igbo cultural Dance Do Nudist Cultures in Africa Still Exist? The Truth About Traditional African Masks and Their Use Watch more on SEVICS | AFRICAN MASK TV. Beyond the wall: the spiritual side of African…