One of the things that make Africa stand out in the world we live in today is culture. All African countries has their various cultures and beliefs starting from festivals, musics, marriages,foods e.t.c some examples notable festivals which are being celbrated in Africa are as follows : AfrikaBurn of South afric,Fez Festival of World Sacred Music in Morocco, Zanzibar International Film Festival,Lake of Stars of Malawi,International Festival of the Sahar of Tunisia, Bushfire ofSwaziland,Sauti za Busara of Zanzibar,Gnaoua World Music Festival of Morocco and we also have eyo festival which is being celebrated in Nigeria and many more.....
As of now I will like to speak about the eyo festival which is usually celebrated in Lagos Nigeria..
The Eyo Festival, otherwise known as the Adamu Orisha Play , is a Yoruba festival unique to Lagos , Nigera,The word "Eyo" also refers to the costumed dancers, known as the masquerades that come out during the festival. The origins of this observance are found in the inner workings of the secret societies of Lagos.Back in the days, The Eyo festival is held to escort the soul of a departed Lagos King or Chief and to usher in a new king. It is widely believed that the play is one of the manifestations of the customary African revelry that serves as the forerunner of the modern carnival in Brazil .On Eyo Day, the main highway in the heart of the city (from the end of Carter Bridge to Tinubu Square) is closed to traffic, allowing for procession from Idumota to the Iga Idunganran palace. The white-clad Eyo masquerades represent the spirits of the dead, and are referred to in Yoruba as "agogoro Eyo" (literally: "tall Eyo").
The first procession in Lagos was on the 20th of February, 1854, to commemorate the life of the Oba Akintoye.
Here, the participants all pay homage to the reigning Oba of Lagos. The festival takes place whenever occasion and tradition demand, though it is usually held as part of the final burial rites of a highly regarded chief in the king's court.Reference (google)
Africa has got tradition,Nigeria has got tradition which is something we should all be proud of.
Proudly African, proudly Nigerian...
