Context, form and poetic expression in Igede funeral dirges
Although a minority tribe in Nigeria's Benue State who are little known in anthropological and literary studies, the Igede have a tradition of oral expression that is as vibrant as that of any of Africa's larger language groups.
This article is about how the Igede oral poet Micah Ichegbeh employs the Adiyah poetry in his attempt to influence the pattern of political and moral life of his people. Attention focuses primarily, but not exclusively, on his rendition of an Igede legendary tale, 'The …
AfricaBib | The Power of the Word in Igede Incantation Poetry
Language: English: Geographic term: Nigeria: Subjects: Igede oral poetry Peoples of Africa (Ethnic Groups) Literature, Mass Media and the Press: Abstract: Prayer and ritual observances play a dominant role in the social existence of the Igede, who live mainly in Nigeria's Benue State. One of their central religious institutions is the Akpang cult.
Art, Society, and Performance : Igede Praise Poetry - Google Books
Ogede examines the ways in which praise and criticism work in tandem in the oral performance of the Igede of West Africa. He explains how they are used in negotiating social relationships and...
The Role of the Igede Poet Micah Ichegbeh's Adiyah Songs
The Role of the Igede Poet Micah Ichegbeh's Adiyah Songs in the Political and Moral Education of His Local Audiences. This article is about how the Igede oral poet, Micah Ichegbeh employs the Adiyah poetry to influence the pattern of political and moral life of his people.
Igede language - Wikipedia
Igede is a language spoken in Lower Benue State and Cross River State, Nigeria, by 461,000 people. Igede is a tripartite referring as well to the "people" and the "igede land" that is occupied by the Igede people.
Art, Society, and Performance: Igede Praise Poetry (review)
Ode Ogede’s new book on Igede (Benue State, Nigeria) praise poetry, though broad in its examination of the features of traditional oral art in the community, actually portrays specific Igede oral performers.
Igede People of Benue State – I am Benue
Igede people of Benue state speak the language called ‘Igede language.’ The Igede language is a member of the Niger-Congo languages and the Benue-Congo subgroup family. Igede culture venerates nature, which is believed to be interconnected with God or gods.
IGEDE SPEAKING LANGUAGE - Facebook
To know how to read and write Igede language as a sons and daughters of Igede land, (Obaba ahika je'ang chaji nyoja nyadahi kpee'kpee').
Igede History: The Ora Tradition... - Ogor Odeh Joseph - Facebook
The Ora version of this history involves a ceramic pot called OTA (pot) in the Igede language. Legend has it that an Ora woman borrowed a clay pot from an Igede woman, accidentally broke it, and refused to replace it with a new one, leading to a dispute that eventually forced the Igede people out of their original homeland.
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