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The name "uli" is derived from the Igbo names of the plants ( Uli Ede eji, Uli Nkilisi, Uli Abuba, Uli Nkpo, Uli Aru nmadu) that are processed to produce the dye used to stain on designs. [5] According to local mythology, the practice developed as a gift from Ala , the goddess of earth, who blessed women with the ability to create art, as ...
The Nsukka group was known for working to revive the practice of uli and incorporate its designs into contemporary art using media such as acrylic paint, tempera, gouache, pen and ink, pastel, oil paint, and watercolor. Although traditionally uli artists were female, many of the artists of the group were male. Some were poets and writers in ...
The Aké Arts and Book Festival is an annual literary, cultural and arts event that was founded in 2013 by the Nigerian writer Lola Shoneyin, taking place in Abeokuta, Nigeria. Although it has featured new and established writers from across the world, its focus has been to promote, develop and celebrate creativity on the African continent in ...
These festivals serve as platforms to showcase the rich history, arts, entertainment, and lifestyles of its people. The earliest documented festival in Lagos dates back to the 19th century, with the inaugural festival staged at Oke Ipa, located at the end of Glover Road in the Ikoyi area. Subsequently, numerous festivals have been held to ...
Igbo art (Igbo: Ǹkà Igbo) is any piece of visual art originating from the Igbo people. The Igbo produce a wide variety of art including traditional figures, masks, artifacts and textiles, plus works in metals such as bronze. Artworks from the Igbo have been found from as early as 9th century with the bronze artifacts found at Igbo Ukwu.
Agbogho Mmuo, or Maiden Spirits are annual performances held during the dry season in the Nri-Awka area in the northern part of the Igbos' traditional territory in Nigeria. Performed only by men wearing masks , the masquerades imitate the character of adolescent girls, exaggerating the girls' beauty and movements.
Chike C. Aniakor (born 21 August 1939) is a Nigerian artist, art historian, author, and poet whose work addresses philosophical, political, and religious themes relating to Igbo society and the Nigerian Civil War. [1]
This category is for festivals of Nigeria, including fairs, parades, arts festivals, folk festivals, and other types. Subcategories This category has the following 14 subcategories, out of 14 total.