Revitalizing Ekpeye: A Cultural Documentary | Nigeria | Owu Festival скачать в хорошем качестве

Revitalizing Ekpeye: A Cultural Documentary | Nigeria | Owu Festival

Learn Ekpeye with Franca's language learning initiative: https://speakekpeyefluently.com Take the introductory language course on 7000 languages: https://www.7000.org/ekpeye More about the documentary: "‘Owu’ is an Ekpeye term for ‘facial mask’, Owu dance, is a vibrant masquerade performance deeply rooted in the Ekpeye culture. Performers, range from energetic youths to elders, wearing carved masks paired with fabric, raffia, leg rattles, and other costumes. These masks, often worn on the face, bring different characters to life through their unique designs and movements. Owu is one of the material cultures the Ekpeye people inherited from their Benin ancestry, with Benin widely regarded as the cradle of mask carving. This heritage reflects the Ekpeyes’ ancestral connection to Benin and its rich material culture. Each performance tells a story of a past event or figure represented, with the dancer’s movements embodying the essence of the character represented by the mask — whether it’s a bird, a mammal, a person, or a mythical creature. This tangible cultural heritage of the Ekpeye people blends culture, art, tradition, and nature in a mesmerizing display." Credits: Narrator: High Chief Robinson Olimini Film Director: Opulence Armstrong Photography: John Isaiah Drone Shots: Ojieme Freedom Chidi Set Manager: Agwani Livingstone Research: Innocent Ajilo Executive Producer: Franca Umasoye Igwe Special thanks to Dr. Edward Imo for his expertise and guidance. This documentary was funded by Wikitongues and is licensed under the Creative Commons ShareAlike 4.0 International License.