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Music Heritage Site

Igede Agba Festival Ground (Oju)

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About

The Igede Agba (New Yam) Festival held annually in Oju, Benue State, is the most important cultural celebration of the Igede people. The festival features distinctive Igede musical performances including the ogirinya dance, drum ensembles, and call-and-response singing. Music is integral to every stage of the multi-day celebration, from the ritual invocations to the communal feasting and dance competitions. The festival affirms Igede identity and agricultural heritage.

Location Details

Latitude: 7.0667
Longitude: 8.4167

Approximate (within town)

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

Locations reflect cultural associations and may not correspond to precise physical sites.

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