Adamma
The name of the dance I will be talking about is Adamma international Masquerade
Ekama Udi local Government Nigeria
What Adamma means is... a masquerade that puts on a woman-like attire
Ndu nwe Adamma dance bu ndi Ekema-Amankwo Ngwo.
I am not sure when adamma first started but became aware of it around 1985.
Formerly, it was called "oke eri igwe" meaning (A rat that cannot eat iron)
But now, it has been renamed
to Adamma because, it is a masquerade that takes the attire of a woman Its relevance is in bringing excitement to people
It brings such excitement that plays a role in keeping good health.
It makes both men and women happy with its woman-like display
Adanma Dance,
It was performed by only men when we started with it in the year 1985
This is because it was founded on the early tradition of the community of origin.
Before we introduced the process of the modern age
Adamma has varying dance steps
because of the rhythm of the.music
The rhythm is so thrilling that dancers are seen dancing to the gallery.
Just like the rhythm, the beating of the dance drowns the dancers in a state of dancing to the gallery
The pattern of the dance is such that it has different sounds which progresses from one to the other during performance.
In the beginning, it was only performed in burial ceremonies
but today, it is performed in child naming ceremonies or for the purpose of entertaining people.
Adamma brings happiness to people with its presence and performance.
The attire of Adamma depicts that of a woman from head to toe
It wears a headgear as well as a necklace
It puts on bangles, and ankle bracelets. Her entire dressing is like that of a woman.