National Pan-Hellenic Council hosts annual Yard Show on the South Oval

Historically founded Black fraternities and sororities gathered together Friday in the South Oval to deliver performances rooted in tradition and culture.   The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) Yard Show featured seven of the nine Black Greek life organizations meant to bring the community together and show what the groups can do, said Jeremiah Ratcliff, president of […]

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This weekend, I witnessed the Ekpo masquerade for the first time — a sacred tradition among the Ibibio, Annang, and Efik peoples of southeastern Nigeria.

Rooted in African Traditional Religion, Ekpo once served as spiritual connection, moral guide, and community protector.

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EKPO MASQUERADE - Open Microphone - Medium

The Ekpo masquerade is a significant cultural tradition shared by the Ibibio, Annang, and Efik tribes of southeastern Nigeria. This vibrant and multifaceted celebration integrates various social…

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