Izọhẹ Iguẹ

IZỌHẸ IGUẸ

By Uwagboe Ogieva





Izọhẹ is Edo language word referring to gift, present, physical presentation of favor, materials or cash to a person, people, group or organisation. Iguẹ is traditional festival celebrated by Edoid people of Africa from Benin Kingdom, southern Nigeria. West Africa. The Oba of Benin is custodian and traditional head of Benin Kingdom who lay opening roll to this great event at every end of year, mostly in month of december. Igue though origin to Benin Kingdom are observe everywhere in the world were members, clans and associates share with this beautiful
indigenous African cultural celebration.

Origin of Iguẹ festival or carnival date back to ancient time of Benin Kingdom which started at reign of Oba Ewuare N'Ogidigan I in 14th century. This festival hold same audience and participation like the Brazilian festival of rio de janeiro, Europe Christmas, Kwanzaa celebrated by African Americans in USA and other yearly festivals across the globe. Iguẹ time or period are thanksgiving, love and sharing with friends and families. Many families do share food item, meals and materials as kind gestures and gifts. Children often find their moments of fun, parties and family gathering sharing with relatives. This is where Izọhẹ Iguẹ was coined. Izọhẹ Iguẹ is or are presentations made as gifts or favors during Igue celebration. Izọhẹ Iguẹ may come in different time, shape or form depending on who and what being presented and to whom. Whatever gift or gesture being given to person or group during Igue can be tag Izọhẹ Iguẹ.


Uwagboe Ogieva

President of Oseghe Edo Association Diaspora community

www.osegheedo.blogspot.com






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