Igede music and dance

Igede’s fast style of music is complemented with an energetic dance that thrills viewers.

Igede symbol

Igede music genres include:

Ogirinye
Known as the dance of war for the real and heroic men.

Akata
The youth music band.

Aita
The entertainment music.

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Some parts of Igede like the Uwokwu and Irabi-Ito have the Ebwoh festival music etc.

Some music genres have a masquerade that makes each of the music band different.

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