Egungun
On the island of Itaparica, Bahia, a community of Nagô descendants has been recreating the customs and values of African and Brazilian ancestors for 200 years, living off fishing and harvesting fruits in a space that is
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Egúngún (Masquerade)
In search of healing, a young woman returns home, to Nigeria, the country of her birth.
Space Sitting Prowess of Egungun Ajomogbodo
The name Ajoko-mo-gbe-odo (the one who sits without need for stool) is said to have been given in the ancient time when all Egungun in Ogbomoso openly perform for the king, Soun of Ogbomoso. After their performance, othe
Egungun (Ancestor Can't Find Me)
The word bone translates to yoruba as “bones.” In Egungun: Ancestor Can’t Find Me, a shell-covered sea creature swims emerges form the Gulf of Mexico and wanders island jungles and shores. The shelled creature we see wan