A burial ceremony in Awgbu town, Anambra State, was disrupted on January 13, 2026, following the dramatic intervention of a traditional masquerade identified as Agaba.
The incident occurred during the burial rites of the Igwe of Awgbu, when the Agaba masquerade entered the venue and proceeded directly to the stage where a guest artist, Onowu Ugonabo, was performing.
According to eyewitness accounts, several announcements were reportedly made urging the artist to stop his performance as the masquerade approached. However, the artist allegedly continued performing, prompting the masquerade to confront him on stage.
In Igbo tradition, the arrival of a revered masquerade—often regarded as a spiritual embodiment of ancestral authority—requires that all other musical performances cease immediately as a sign of respect. The confrontation is believed to have stemmed from the artist’s failure to observe this long-standing cultural practice.
Videos circulating widely on social media show the masquerade mounting the stage amid the performance, drawing reactions from attendees and viewers online.
The incident has since generated widespread discussion on social media, with many debating the growing tension between modern entertainment practices and traditional customs, particularly at culturally sensitive events such as royal burials.
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