Apr 24, 2022 · The festival derives its name from the popular Aba Drum, which is a relic of the Kwararafa in (Jukun kingdom), and an important symbol of Igarra culture brought along by Agbogumoza, a brave warrior and hunter, of Eziakuta-Opoporiku sub-kindred extraction – who led the advance party of hunters along the entire trajectory of migration from ...

Irepo is one of the oldest festivals in Nigeria celebrated by Igarra people of the state and the ancient drum goes into hibernation after the festival with no mortal, except members of the...

The Aba Festival, as portrayed through these photographs, becomes a visual testament to the enduring unity that defines Igarra, fostering a profound connection among its people across generations.

The name ABA Festival is derived from the popular ABA drum associated with the Kwararafa in (Jukun kingdom). [6] In 2006, the festival was rated as the sixth most indigenous cultural festival in West Africa by Total E & P. [7] The festival is listed by the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) as a notable festival in Nigeria. [8][9]

Jun 29, 2020 · Agidigo drum is sounded at Ajuveni (around the second cock crow) to inform the Igarra community within Igarra. The farmer then goes to their farms with their guinea corn. As the guinea corn is being planted, so the new yam is being harvested.

Aug 15, 2023 · No fewer than half a million people are expected to grace the 39th edition of the Irepa/Aba drum festival of Igarra/Akuku clan of Akoko-Edo local government area of Edo state.

Apr 13, 2023 · The Irepa festival is done with what is called an Aba drum dance. 3) Azi festival The people of Igarra also have a festival dedicated to the first grandchild in every home.

Sep 2, 2024 · The ABA cultural Festival is a festival of the rolling out of the drums that holds every Seven years in Igarra, Edo State of Nigeria. It marks the coming of age of a new group into the elder age group.

Igarra the headquater of Akoko-Edo Local government in Edo state is blessed with a rich cultural heritage and tourist attractions. Below is a collection of some of the iconic historical tourist places of attraction:

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