Iregun Dance gains ground in Oke-ere Community

Iregun is a traditional satirical musical and dance genre among the Yagba people of okun land in Kogi State, Nigeria. Typically performed by adults at social gatherings. it acts as a vibrant cultural performance, blending chanting, singing, musical instruments, and dance to convey messages and praise

The sequence typically involves chanting, followed by songs and instruments with dance coming last.

Iregun is used for social commentary, satire and story telling where performers (using masks or just singing) reflect on  societal issues

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