egwu
The Igbo word for 'dance' is egwu.
egwu is used to describe the act of moving rhythmically to music.
Meaning: move rhythmically to music (verb)
Did you know?
- In Igbo culture, dancing is frequently a conversational act where the dancer 'speaks' through their body to the drummers.
- In Igbo, the word egwu does not just mean 'dance', it also means 'music' and 'song'.
- Traditional Igbo dances are often social markers where specific rhythms and steps indicate a person's title or status in the community.
Example conversation
Obinna and Ada are at a wedding party.
- ObinnaAda, bịa gba egwu mụ.Ada, come dance with me.
- AdaObinna, anọm m agba egwu ugbu a.Obinna, I am dancing right now.
- ObinnaỊ na-agba egwu nke ísà!You are dancing so beautifully!
- AdaDaalu, m hụrụ egwu a n'anya.Thank you, I love this dance.
