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The African continent is characterized by several traditional dramatic performances. These traditional dramatic performances which help distinguish several tribes and their culture take place during periodic events like naming ceremonies, initiation ceremonies, cleansing ceremonies, marriage ceremonies, and festivals etc. Among several African countries, Nigeria happens to be one with arguably the most number of festivals annually. This is due largely to the fact that Nigeria has over three hundred indigenous tribes, all with their peculiar art and festivals. Some of these festivals are the Igue masquerade festival of Ubulubu community in Delta State, Eyo festival of the Eko people of Lagos state, Calabar carnival, Ijele masquerade festival, the Ogiesoba festival of Benin City etc. However the main focus of this project is the Igue masquerade festival of Ubulubu town in the Aniocha North local government of Delta State.
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