The Interpretation of Ritualism in ÈkpèÓlōkōrō Igbo Traditional Drama

Mpamugo Emmanuel Emenike; Orji, Chidi Paul, Ph.D.; OLAIYA, Olajumoke Olufunmilola; Egberongbe Tijani Taiwo Ph.D.; Ucheoma C. Osuji PhD,; Nwagbara, Rufus Godswill,; Joachim Okoroafor PhD,; CHUKWU Peter Damian Ezechi; Iyadunni Olamilekan; Ese Henry Inoke, (PG Student),

Mpamugo Emmanuel Emenike
Orji, Chidi Paul, Ph.D.
OLAIYA, Olajumoke Olufunmilola
Egberongbe Tijani Taiwo Ph.D.
Ucheoma C. Osuji PhD,
Nwagbara, Rufus Godswill,
Joachim Okoroafor PhD,
CHUKWU Peter Damian Ezechi
Iyadunni Olamilekan
Ese Henry Inoke, (PG Student),

Abstract

Culture and tradition are a way of people’s life. It is through culture and traditions that the Igbos showcases their life, world view and belief. Traditional drama is one of the ways through which cultures, traditions and beliefs are showcased and this is prevalent in Igbo land. This research work looked at traditional drama and brought to fore the Èkpètraditional drama of the Ólōkōrō Igbo people. This research is a descriptive type of research whereby the researchers described the Ólōkōrō Igbo people and one of their unique traditional dramas embedded in ritualism.