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Finima Owuogbo Maquerade

Unveiling the Charisma of Finima Owuogbo

Nigeria is a land of intriguing cultural heritage, and the Finima Owuogbo Maquerade is a prime example. This festival is a significant part of the Ijaw tribe’s traditional customs and beliefs, and it is celebrated annually with great enthusiasm. The Finima Owuogbo festival is a blend of music, dance, and spirituality, and it is believed to summon the spirits of the dead to bless the living. In this article, we will explore the magic of Finima Owuogbo and discover why it is a must-see event.

Unmasking the Magic of Finima Owuogbo

The Finima Owuogbo Maquerade is a colorful and vibrant festival with a unique charm. It is celebrated in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, particularly in the towns of Bonny and Finima. The festival features a procession of masquerades, dancers, and drummers who put on colorful and intricate costumes to thrill the audience. The Finima Owuogbo Maquerade symbolizes the transition from the world of the living to the afterlife, and it is believed to summon the spirits of the dead depicting restlessness, especially in the form of Agidi Owu (Masquerade with cutlass) to create a ying-yang betweeen the dead and the living.

The highlight of the festival is the Finima Owuogbo masquerade. The masquerade is a massive figure covered in colourful fabrics, feathers, and bells. The mask is a representation of the spirits of the dead, and as it moves through the town, people believe that it is blessing them with good fortune, health, and prosperity. The Finima Owuogbo is an awe-inspiring sight to behold, and its performance is a stunning display of artistry, dance, and spirituality.

From Dance to Deity: The Story of Finima Owuogbo

The Finima Owuogbo Maquerade has a rich history that dates back centuries. According to legend, the festival originated from a man named Owuogbo, who was said to have died and returned to life. When he came back to life, he decided to create a festival to celebrate his resurrection. The festival evolved over time, and it became a way to honor the dead and ask for their blessings.

The Finima Owuogbo festival is now an essential part of Ijaw culture, and it has become a symbol of their heritage. The festival is a celebration of life, death, and the afterlife, and it is a reminder that death is not the end. The Finima Owuogbo is a representation of the spirits of the dead, and it is believed that when it moves through the town, it is a sign that the ancestors are watching over the people.

Join the Festivities: Experience Finima Owuogbo in Person!

The Finima Owuogbo Maquerade is a festival that is not to be missed. If you are planning a trip to Nigeria, make sure you visit Bonny or Finima during the festival. The festival typically takes place in November or December, and it lasts for several days. During the festival, you can expect to see colorful costumes, traditional dances, and hear the sounds of drums and trumpets.

Visitors to the festival are welcome to join in the festivities. You can try on the colourful costumes and dance alongside the masquerades. You can also sample traditional Ijaw cuisine, including delicious seafood like prawns and oysters. The Finima Owuogbo Maquerade is a unique and unforgettable experience that will leave you with memories that will last a lifetime.

A Festive Celebration of Life and Death

The Finima Owuogbo Maquerade is a celebration of life, death, and the afterlife. It is a festival that honors the dead and asks for their blessings. It is also a colorful and vibrant event that showcases the rich cultural heritage of Nigeria. The Finima Owuogbo Maquerade is a must-see event, and we hope that our article has inspired you to experience it for yourself. So, pack your bags, head to Nigeria, and join in the festivities!

Conclusion

The Finima Owuogbo masquerade is a unique and powerful tradition that has been celebrated in Nigeria for generations. The masquerade symbolizes protection and strength, and is deeply embedded in Nigerian culture. Its power is so strong that it is believed to be able to protect communities and ward off evil spirits. The masquerade is also a representation of unity and togetherness, and it is something that communities come together to celebrate each year. It is a beautiful display of Nigerian culture, and a reminder of the importance of celebrating our unique traditions. Finima Owuogbo masquerade is a reminder that we can take strength from our past to build a better future.

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HOUSES (WARI) AND THEIR CODE NAMES (SIGNALLED WITH DRUMBEATS)

Minapu ani ibibem wa pi wamina wari ere nimi akwabu tego, ama miemie nye gosi

S/No	HOUSE	DRUMBEAT MEANING	English Translation	Remarks
1	FINIMA	Abaji wolo wolo, Abaji wolo wolo, Je ama fie, Je ama nagha. Bala fi ene, Kingi fari	The ocean wave rolls, the ocean wave rolls, different towns with different tongues, the knife is sharpened the day the elephant died
2	Buoye Omuso Major House (Duawari)	Sugbe’ sonoma sonoma Owu mangiari ilii pagha, furotuwo Fina dighi bu finagha	Payback seven-fold, payback seven-fold, the masquerade runs yet the noose knot is intact, the rope tied on a freeborn is not tied to self
3	Dopuyo Wari	Ogbogoroma fubara ibiere buru akpa kpa	The face of ogbokoroma good name hardened yam
4	Cross Wari	Kalikulu kalika pulo ofori tere’ igoni ko’	Bad economy, entertainment without oil
5	Goro Wari	Amabara boro’ iri nkana, erebara boro’ iri nkana, iri nkana iri nkana juwo owu	To the right, you are basket, to the left you are basket, you are basket, you are basket, cry for each other
6	Tamunobere Wari (Adum)	Apilamani taribo taribo, Okiobulo taribo taribo
7	Papanye Wari	Apilamani Fifi bere’, fiagh fiagh bere’
8	Owari Wari	Namagha kiri buo buo	Uninhabited land generation to generation
9	Akpa Wari	Opu okirika omongiasi, Opu Ogoloma omongiasi, Fubara ibiere gboro gboro bo	Big Okrika, not poor, big Ogoloma not poor, Fubara’s good name mighty man
10	Goni Wari	Aki Wari Namabo Nama Karamagha	Akirika Wari Namabo Nama Karamagha – A builder with thatch has incomplete buidling
11	Attoni Wari	Odokara, Odokara, Opu ijighila toru koro okuma, Tamuno ebiribo kilebo, kilebo	Carving a python, carving a python, When the big python moves into the sea only those with God’s Grace are spared	Ijighila literally means head-pad for supporting load on the head but implies Python here (Odo is python, kara is carve)
12	Hart-Brown Wari	Oyami Odokara, Iru fegh bapa fi, Opuijighila toru koro okuma, igwengi bipisu	Oyami the carver, buy drink to eat tomorrow, the big python rolled into the sea via the Igwenga waterside
13	Owupele Wari Ere	Ogboloma fubara ibiere fawari taria	The gathering/collaborating foreheads, good name is not akin to lost house
14	Omoni-ye Sughu Wari	Ogboloma fubara ibiere buru Akpakpa	The gathering/collaborating foreheads, good name, hardened yam
15	Konibo-ye Awanta (Tobin Minor House)	Amabara boroh perebo tuwo, Ere bara boroh perebo tuwo; Perebo tuwo bupo bipi ekwekwe	To the right, child of wealthy(royal), to the right child of the wealthy (royal), child of the wealthy stands firm at the door post
16	Omuso	Kana Kana Siso, Ngbolu Sibi Lagha	Dark evil cloud, no bullet touches the head
17	ALAGBARIYA WARI (Bristol)Duawari	Ama bara boro, Igwenga, Ere bara boro, Igwenga, Igwenga bara Finima igbi. Igwenga nyanabo papa bipi pa fe tuwo.	To the right, igwenga, to the left, Igwenga, Igwenga, Igwenga’s hands is Finima’s money. Who owns Igwenga prices with bare lips.
18	Lala Ebie (Dublin-Green) Duawari	Nkata kiri kiri, Nkata kiri kiri, Je nkata, Je nkata nengim. Perebo fini Kiri muno. Mmę’ bara nye Olobo Gbere nye fa Gbere nye pa sogho, Opulifulo sighi sibem be Mbe sighi si ya.	Diverse Fishing Basket, Diverse Fishing Basket, one Fishing Basket greater than the other. The one holding with both hands one was lost and the other taken home, he who rejects crayfish soup does not reject oyster soup.
19	NWAOJU WARI (Allison)	I ipa kala tuwo si? I ipa kala tuwo si? Ere bara boro, Tamuno bere, Ama bara boro, Tamuno bere, A Tamuno osigha kuma, a ipem!	You look at a child, you look at me a child, to the left, God’s case, to the right, God’s case, If I do not respect God, I eat you.
20	ADANGO WARI (Captain Hart, Anieresi – kzekiel Hart)	Oyo mum, Oyo kanam Oyo mum, Oyo kanam Opu ijighila toru koro Igwenga bipi su Gboro gboro bo	He went somewhere, he went somewhere, he surrounded the area, the big python rolled into the sea via the Igwenga waterside mighty man
21	BURUWI WARI (Wilcox) (or Buruowei)	Okpobulo, Okpobulo, Kawari nungo, Sipiri bie diim Gboro gboro	Board in group, board in group, a destroyed building leads deep mightily into the evil forest.
22	AMONIBENYEOFORI WARI (Long John)	Obibo Saghi oku ma, Biribo tuwo Nyingi Obuko bo nama Nama mangi mangi otumo seghi, Obie guru guru, Obie bere to, Gboro gboro bo	When the sick is healed, the mother of the doctor’s child is always the last person’s meat, the animal runs with its tail standing, your hearts quake, you minds commands, mighty man
23	IBIAMA WARI (Fine country)	Teme koro igwengi temegha, Apilama kobo tonogha Bie guru bie bere Gboro gboro bo
24	FUBARA WARI (Fubara Manilla Pepple)	Apulama na Oge bule Kobo tonaa, obie guru guru Obie bere Ene figi bere fidi
25	ALLAPUTA WARI	Bikini Igoni Bara bara amina buko Fe kiri kpeki
26	BENSTOWE WARI	Igwenpa bibi, Ipwengabibi, Ogbolo Fubara Ibiere Kobo kobo ko teIema
27	BILI BILI WARI (Jamaica Allison).	Igwenga Bara oforiabo Sibo, sibo Bara pabo Senibo tuwo Gboro gboro bo
28	ATAM YE IBULU WARI (Pollyn)	Opu Okrika, wangi aso Opu Ogoloma wanga aso Bere koro kiri bere ko Gboro gboro bo.
29	IGBIRIWARI (Jim Halliday)	Ere Bara boro’ omonibo Ama Bara boro omonibo Tari piri so bo, pirı nyanabo. Tari pıri so bo, pili nyanabo.
30	DïiBARAIGOMA WARI (Willie Pepple)	Kala iku tuwo, nni gbere Bara pa ani didigha Gboro gboro bo.
31	Jack Manilla WARI	Apile Anna kobo tonogha Oke bule kobo tonogha Obie guru guru bie bere Okomini Abalama
32	JACKMAY WARI	Ibani pabo tuwo Ibani pabo tuwo IjikiIa toru koro Ogbolo Fubara Ibiere bie baragh