Masquerade Politics in Contemporary Southeastern Nigeria.
The article discusses masquerade politics in Southeastern Nigeria in the 21st century. The article mentions the Igbo tribe and its revival of masquerade festivals and burial ceremonies following the Nigerian Civil War. The article discusses the concept of modern Nigerian identity, ethnic elements of Nigeria, and a localized sense of identity. The article mentions an increase of money coming into Nigera in the late 20th century as a result of oil revenues, and the parallel increase in Nigerian masquerades, rural festivals, and burial ceremonies. The article mentions the presence of Christian and evangelical churches in Nigeria, and it theorizes an increase in hostility towards traditional culture as a result.
Bentor, Eli1Email: bentore@appstate.edu
[1]Appalachian State University, United States
