EBRE MUSIC : A STUDY OF IT’S PRACTICE AND FUNCTIONS

Abstract

Music is the art of combining sounds in the manner that is agreeable to the ear. In Ibibio community in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, music is used in all areas of life; politically, socially, and religiously. It educates, informs and entertains. Interview and nonparticipatory observation methods were used in the project. This study revealed that the practice and functions of ebre music in Ibibio land is completely controlled by women and rendered in Ibibio native dialect to satirizes evil and wrong doings in the society. The study concludes the genre of music adds a remarkable change and correct vices in the attitudes of individuals as well as government for the good and well being of Ibibio society in particular and Akwa Ibom State at large.