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ART & CULTURE: The Gbari/Gbagyi

ART & CULTURE: The Gbari/Gbagyi The Gbari or Gbagyi people are known to be peace loving, transparent and accommodating people. During the annual 2026 Big Brothers Association Gawu Babangida Cultural Festival, held on the 3rd of January 2026, at the Lawal Gwadabe Primary School Football Pitch, Gawu Babangida, Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State, it showcases the beauty and growth of the Gbari people as an organized group in Niger State. Majority Northern Nigeria are fond of saying in Hausa language muyi shi Gwari Gwari, "let’s do it like the Gbagyi" or "in the Gbagyi way". According to Theophilus Tanko Chigudu, the Gbagyi people have emerged as a unique breed among Northern Nigerian Art and culture showcasing how much they have come to terms with the universe. Daily Gbari aspire to give life a meaning no matter the situation in which they find themselves, the name Gbagyi has been linked with many meanings such as "benevolence, ingenuity, reliability, magnanimity, allegiance, and a profound inclination towards familiar relationships. The Gbagyi ethnic group is renowned for their distinct propensity to embrace others, their openness, and their dedication to promoting harmony. The Gbagyi language is part of the Kwa sub-division of the Niger-Congo language family, however, some researchers such as Kay Williamson put the language in the Benue-Congo family. In Art and Culture, some Gbagyi believe in a God called Shekwoyi, the one who was there before their ancestors, but they also devote themselves to appeasing other deities, believing in reincarnation. Some of this deity are kabulu dancers, the bush babies/children and longstick masquerade. Pottery is passed down matrilinially as it is considered to be a woman's role and craft, the clay is harvested with hoes and hand. In Gbari Art and Culture, pottery is considered magical and important, there are specific rules that need to be followed when sourcing the clay. Different pots are made for different purpose in Gbagyi culture, some for everyday use and others for rituals. There are three main types of pots, Randa, Tulu, and Kasko, which all have their own uses, as Gbagyi women use them in there shoulders to carry water or farm products. The Gbagyi people wear two types of traditional cloth. Old dark blue cloth is worn by many generations. The cloth is traditionally worn around private parts. The fabrics have pictures of women carrying things on their shoulders. Written on the cloth is the words "Mizhin Gbagyizanu" which means “we are Gbagyi people”. Written by Mohammed mohammed Information Officer Deputy Governor's Office 03-01-2026