Ekpili

Ekpili
Ekpili
Stylistic origins	Traditional Igbo folk music;
Cultural origins	19th century Igbo Land
Other topics
	Odumodu music; Ikorodo; Ikwokirikwo; Owerri Bongo;

Ekpili (also known as Ekpiri/ Egwu Ekpili or Akuko-na-egwu) is a style of folk genre of music which has its origins from the Igbo people in the Southeastern part of Nigeria. This style of Igbo folk music is characterized by the musical instrument known as "Ubo" a thumb piano which is also referred to as a thumb guitar in which the genre is most associated with. This style of music is also played with "Ichaka" (gourd rattle) and the clave. Ekpili music is also characterized by its lyrical content, which reflects the philosophical, social, and political views of the Igbo people.

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