The masquerades are regarded as ancestral spirits and are treated with respect and reverence. In the days of old, the masquerades help settle issues between community members and their judgement is regarded as law and is always obeyed. This was depicted in Chinua Achebe's "Things fall apart"
The particular masquerade in this video is called Oti Aba, very energetic and entertaining. It is part of the 7 (Asa) masquerades that come out during the masquerade festival. #igbo #imo #umunoha #africa

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