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Music Heritage Site

Ekpe Masquerade Dance Ground (Calabar)

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The Ekpe (Leopard) society performance grounds in Calabar represent one of the oldest masquerade and music traditions in the Cross River region. Ekpe combines percussion-heavy music, dance, and elaborate costumes in ceremonies that reinforce community governance and social cohesion among the Efik people. The tradition, dating to at least the 17th century, involves secret drumming patterns and songs transmitted through initiated members.

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Music heritage sites represent locations associated with traditional Nigerian musical traditions and instrument-making.

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