THE IGBO CULTURE OF NIGERIA AND ASPECTS OF RITUAL PERFORMANCE PROCESS

Abstract

Life is continually celebrated by the Igbo people. The Igbo people always want to celebrate life, therefore they constantly try to make the most of it, even though they contend that life is full of uncertainties and challenges that are only temporary. The Igbo would be contented with whatever good fortune delivers given that they know that tomorrow will definitely be different. The Igbo people celebrate life because they are aware of how fleeting everything is and that memories which are not honored might be lost to time. In this article, the Igbo culture, specific aspects of ritual performance and their contribution to Nigeria's development are examined using the critical analysis method. From the researcher's perspective, this work has succeeded in showing that rituals practices are just cultural performances, and that comprehending and learning about their aspects does not have to be a terrifying experience or require proof that they are the result of some unknown force. This work has demonstrated that a greater comprehension of ritual performancewhich is a representation of life in action- can be attained by classifying and grouping these actions. Examining ritual performance also shows the genuine essence of Igbo culture and its development. These divisions give rise to certain traits that help us determine which cluster each ritual performance is a part of