Ikpirikpi-ogu (War Dance)
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The Ikpirikpi-ogu (War Dance) is a traditional dance performed by the Igbo people of southeast Nigeria. In ancient times, the dance was performed strictly by the menfolk to welcome soldiers home from a war campaign.
In modern times, however, the dance is purely symbolic and is performed at important social and cultural occasions. The dance attempts to display the valor and virility of the performers who engage in muscle rippling dance moves to the admiration of all.
Watch the Ikpirikpi-ogu dance here:
