This show will be available national and internationally from September 2008. It is also Osun Arts Foundation's contribution to Liverpool's European Capital of Culture Celebrations in the UK in 2008.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IBADI Harmonising Inner Expression Tour 2004

Osun Arts took IBADI on a tour in 2004. The piece was devised and performed by local, as well as international artists. The performance included a variety of dances from all different parts of West Africa such as Atilowu from Anambra State, Apepe from Ogun State and Swange from Benue State.

Theme Background

Dances are sacred, holding deeply symbolic meanings and significance.

Africa has got a wide range of ethnic groups, languages, beliefs, cultures and costumes, but dance unites. West African dances start from the waist: West African believe strongly in making use of their waist when dancing, which gives them the great ability to wiggle- the dances are not completed without including the wiggling. The Yoruba therefore will say Ibadi ni jo wa' meaning 'The dance is on the waist.

Ibadi was a powerful performance combining rhythms, vocals, acrobatics, poetry, dance and drama. The show was a delight to all the senses, featuring elaborate costumes, energetic drumming and tight dance routines.

Support by: Arts Council England, Esme Fairbain Foundation, Liverpool Culture Company, Roots(Radio Merseyside) and Powys, Environment and Development Education Centre (PEDEC).