The Apostolic Divine - Touch Schools, Calabar

Nkimi Dance (Ukwa)

EJAGHAM/ EFUT AND ABAKPA CULTURAL GROUP

The Ejagham Nation spreads across parts of Cross River in Nigeria Cameroon in Central Africa. They speak Ejagham language, an off shoot of the Bantu Race and tongue. They share a homogenous culture across borders and maintain practical similarities in terms of social structures and institutions. Notable among such institutions is the ‘Nkim’ tradition.

These similarities are commonly found among the Quas, Efut, Akamkpa, Odukpani and Biase areas of the Southern Senatorial district of Cross River. They are also in Ikom, Etung and Boki Communities in Central Senatorial District of Cross River, parts of Ogoja in the Northern Senatorial District, as well as the Ekok, Mfum, Eyimojok and Nsangharati areas of Cameroon.

These similarities include but are not limited to vegetation, agricultural practices, world view, politics, science and art. One of the most dominant Art forms being the ‘Moni-Nkim’ tradition and dance. The Nkim Tradition is an institution for the’’ Coming of age’’ for Ejagham maidens, while the dance is the ‘’Outing ceremony’’ to signify the successful orientation into womanhood and possible motherhood.

Another Presentation by the Northern and Central Tribe of Cross River.

NORTHERN AND CENTRAL TRIBE OF CROSS RIVER STATE WERE USHERED IN BY THEIR KING AND QUEEN ADORNED WITH THEIR ATTIRE, SHOWCASING THEIR NATIVE DELICACIES AND THE OBAMA DANCE WAS ALSO DISPLAY.





ADIS CULTURAL AND NATIVITY DAY

A cross section of the Indigenous Ibibio Tribe unleashing a taste of their enchanting local dance in their local dialect.



ADIS CULTURAL AND NATIVITY DAY

Dance Presentation By The YORUBA TRIBE




ADIS CULTURAL AND NATIVITY DAY

YORUBA ROYALTY

A ti kekee e ti p’eitan u’oko i, do ba d’agba tan e i du ka ma

Trim the branches of an iroko tree while it is young, if it matures completely it cannot be bent again.

Meaning: Training of a child commences when the child is still very young and impressionable; otherwise his training become s late and an uphill task.



ADIS CULTURAL AND NATIVITY DAY.

Presentation by IGBO TRIBE




ADIS CULTURAL AND NATIVITY DAY

Outgoing Speech and handling of mantle By Senior School Prefect Miss Prisca Bob to Incoming Senior School Prefect Miss Stella Imo

ADIS...the fear of God is wisdom

ADIS CULTURAL AND NATIVITY DAY
Match Pass by Graduands and Matriculants with Various tribes