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| Title: | Ibibio drama |
| Author: | Messenger, J.C. |
| Year: | 1971 |
| Periodical: | Africa: Journal of the International African Institute |
| Volume: | 41 |
| Issue: | 3 |
| Pages: | 208-222 |
| Language: | English |
| Geographic term: | Nigeria |
| Subject: | folk drama |
| External links: | https://www.jstor.org/stable/1158839 https://gateway.proquest.com/openurl?url_ver=Z39.88-2004&res_dat=xri:pao:&rft_dat=xri:pao:article:4011-1971-041-00-000017 |
| Abstract: | Before the advent of the British in 1901 most of the Northern Anang subtribes had theatrical companies the so called 'ekon' companies. The drama and songs of the Ikot Obong company are discussed, with special reference to what they reveal about society, culture and personality of the Anang. The Ikot Obong company numbers over a hundred boys and men and its existence is seven years. Rehearsals take place during six years and performances are given every seventh year. The satire of 'ekon' is both specific and general. Most songs deride persons and most plays groups. By the Ikot Obong - players for instance satire was directed against colonial administration, the Ibo, the Hausa traders and missionary denominations. The general types of behaviour ridiculed were: domineering wives, promiscuity, stupidity, drunkenness etc. Only one song concerned a humorous incident. Ref., French summary. |
