Onigede

Idiophone (struck)Wooden DrumMultiple instruments

LanguageUrhobo

MacrofamilyNiger-Congo

ISO Codeurh

City / RegionDelta State, Ughelii North Local Government Area

CountryNigeria

ContinentAfrica

FamilyIdiophone (struck)

Instrument TypeWooden Drum

ContentCourtship, Official, Poetics / proverbs, Praises, Other

ProductivityCan convey all messages

Current StatusStill Practiced

Entry AuthorsOvieroghene Matthew Okagbare and Elena Oh

Coordinates5.6558, 6.1103

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