The program incorporates everyday activities such as how clothing is washed by hand, beating the cloth on rocks, and how history is told using an ancient instrument. All dance and musical presentations are thoroughly explained. The program also addresses the problems of today's youth, such as drug abuse and suicide. Baba Ishangi creates a rapport with the audience imparting words of wisdom. African artifacts such as carvings, masks, textiles, household utensils, work tools, and musical instruments are available for mini museum display.
Masquerade dancing is one of the great mysteries of African dance.
We do not have halloween in Africa. Our masquerades come out at different times of the year in many different African societies. The first masquerade on the composite above is called Igunnuko, the dance of the velvet cloth from Nigeria, West Africa. The Igunnuko reaches a height of twenty-five to thirty feet high and can descend to one foot. The next masquerade is called Gelede, which is from all parts of Yoruba land.