Download Queen Theresa Onuorah – Etu Ayisi Ejegwu Na Obodo Mmiri Mp3
“Etu Ayisi Ejegwu Na Obodo Mmiri,” choreographed by Queen Theresa Onuorah with her Original Famous Egedege of Africa, is a strong showcase of the rich cultural heritage of the Egedege dance: a renowned traditional Igbo royal-styled cultural dance from Unubi in Southeastern Nigeria.
The Egedege dance performance is a combination of song, dance, instrumentation, and lots of colorful traditional outfits. Elaborate fluting signals the entrance cue for the group led by the queen. The queen, carrying a big umbrella, is brought in by one man and fanned by another before she starts singing and dancing. The name “Egedege” was derived from local slang for richness and bravery, reflecting the dance’s character as it is performed in front of royal homes and wealthy families. Queen Theresa Onuorah remains a crucial cultural figure carrying forth the Egedege tradition.
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