ỊGBA MMANWỤ, OTU N’IME OMENALA IGBO: UGWU NA NSỌPỤRỤ, ỌDỊDA NA OLILEANYA YA

Abstract

The study sets out to examine the displaying of masquerades. The writers started with an introductory aspect and clarification of the concepts. The condemnation of masquerade displaying in Igbo land by religious sects as a result of the secret things they do before the displaying of the masquerade have caused a setback in this Igbo cultural practice. Hence, the purpose of this paper which is based on cultural practice is to examine the past and present practices, and to condemn those that are worthy of display as a result of the evil and secret acts involved in it, and to encourage the present day generation to be part of this cultural practices. The method approached in this write-up is descriptive survey design with the review of related literature. Recommendations were made to ameliorate the problems which include resustaining the masquerade practices, x-raying their usefulness to the entire Igbo society and world at large. It concluded by suggesting the ways of solving the problem and the way forward.