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- Mkponala also known as Egbe ike ( powerful gunfire) is believed to awaken both the land of the living and the land of the ancestors.
Mkponala is of great significant in Igbo culture.
It is a metal object carefully crafter to fit gun powders,
When ignited by fire, it gives a loud - fearful sound.
Anyone who isn't careful enough may get hurt by the Mkponala.
Mkponala is used for different events in Igbo land,
These include:
1\. The welcoming home of a corpse - to announce that a bereaved is being brought home for burial,
2\. To notify the spirits that something has happened amongst the living.
3\. To welcome an influential or powerful person.
In some parts of Igbo land, anyone whose hands are not clean must not try to ignite the Mkponala, lest they bear the consequences.
Also, people who died a c.ursed dea.th are not given the honour of the Mkponala sound.
- The B!afrans has always been too nice being our brothers keepers by always carrying other non Igbo groups in the East along. Left for some of us Igbo heads, Oge Erugo mgbe onye Obula ga aza afa Nnaya
- Had a good and quality discussion with the admin of @lens/kaira4nigeria it's safe to say @lens/kaira will totally dominate the lens ecosystem
- Kaira my new found home
I love the fact that @kaira is being built on Lens Ecosystem
I spend most of my time nowadays on Kaira Platform engaging with lots of quality posts. I love the fact that the team are always being attentive to the community, and with that comes a successful platform. Sincerely, I couldn't have been on this platform if not for the admin of @kaira4nigeria who introduced me to this amazing platform.
However, something I'd like to see improve on the platform is the ability to edit text format on Kaira. I found it difficult to edit some of my text when drafting my post. But I believe the team will work there way around it very soon.
- Dinner with Mesut
I'd very much like to have dinner with @lens/mesutgulecen and probably have a deep conversation about how they start their journey with @lens/kaira as how it has also benefit them.
- Nigerian tailors are at it again.
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- The contest is over! Thanks to all the participants 🏵️
Here are our winners: @lens/obiwan @lens/chukwugoziebe @lens/historicalyoruba @ayk14 @lens/gladyx @lens/dadanaji12 @lens/mofesangbese @lens/tuomaspigg
Your posts collected, frens 🌳
- Bonsai Fest Day 2
Here is a pure art 🎭
@lens/bonsai @lens/monniverseofficial
- $BONSAI: The Future Of Meme Token On Lens Ecosystem
Meme coins with good utility surely helps in the growth of an ecosystem. We can see that with the likes of some meme tokens on Solana Blockchain, and also on ETH.
So, with Bonsai, I believe this will kickstart the journey of meme tokens on Lens Ecosystem, and with that we shall see wave of users trying to catch the train on not missing out. If there is more utility on the $BONSAI coin, then we shall be seeing lots of new members on the lens Ecosystem, and with Kaira V2, it's going to be a smooth ride in seeing new members share their thoughts about the token on the Kaira Platform.
@lens/kaira @lens/bonsai
- New Contest: Cultural Heritage Photos of Nigeria
Hello my Kaira Naija 🇳🇬 Fams. It's time for another contest, and also another rewards up for grabs.
Nigeria is a country that is blessed with a lot of cultural heritages from it's multicultural communities. Let's celebrate Nigeria’s rich history and stunning landscapes! Kaira Nigeria is launching a Cultural Heritage Photo Contest, inviting all community members to share photos of historical sites, natural wonders, or significant cultural areas within Nigeria.
**How To Participate**
* **Capture and Share:** Take a photo of a historical or cultural site in Nigeria. This could be anything from a famous landmark to a hidden natural wonder.
* **Tell The Story:** Along with your photo, include a brief text explaining the history or significance of the place. Help us and others learn more about each location by turning your post into a mini-tour guide.
* **Post On Kaira**: Share your photo and story on Kaira, and don’t forget to tag @lens/kaira4nigeria
**REWARDS**
We will manually reward 100 $Bonsai tokens to the best 5 posts that capture the essence of Nigerian Cultural Heritage. It’s your chance to earn some $Bonsai Tokens with your historical photos and post about it.
- NKWU ELU - My Submission To Kaira4Nigeria Contest.
@lens/kaira4nigeria here is my submission to the ongoing contest.
Nkwu Elu, or Up Wine is a specie of palmwine that holds significant cultural importance in Igbo culture. This traditional wine plays a central role in various ceremonies and social gatherings. Here are some key cultural aspects of Nkwu Elu in Igbo tradition:
1\. Ceremonial Symbolism:
Celebrations: Nkwu Elu is often used in celebrations and ceremonies, symbolizing joy, festivity, and communal unity. It is a common feature in weddings, naming ceremonies, and other communal gatherings.
2\. Rituals and Rites of Passage:
Initiation Rites: In some Igbo communities, palm wine is part of initiation rituals. It may be consumed by individuals undergoing specific rites of passage, signifying their transition to a new stage in life.
3\. Social Bonding:
Community Unity: Sharing Nkwu Elu fosters a sense of community and togetherness. People come together to enjoy the palm wine, reinforcing social bonds and promoting harmony within the community.
4\. Traditional Offerings:
Ancestral Reverence: Nkwu Elu is sometimes used as an offering to ancestors during traditional ceremonies. It symbolizes respect for the spirits and a connection to the ancestral roots of the community.
5\. Symbol of Hospitality:
Welcoming Guests: Offering Nkwu Elu to guests is a gesture of hospitality. It is a customary practice to serve palm wine to visitors, reflecting warmth and openness within the Igbo culture.
6\. Spiritual Significance:
Spiritual Ceremonies: Palm wine is sometimes used in spiritual ceremonies and consultations with traditional healers. It is believed to have spiritual properties and is incorporated into rituals seeking guidance or protection.
In essence, Nkwu Elu goes beyond being a beverage; it is a cultural symbol, a social lubricant, and a part of various ceremonies that define the richness of Igbo tradition.
Image Source: Google
- 🇳🇬Kaira Nigeria's Culinary Delight Contest🇳🇬
Well, hello my Naija 🇳🇬 people, welcome to the Culinary Delight Contest brought to you by Kaira Nigeria! We'd like you to dive into the rich flavors of Nigeria and share the taste of our homeland with the community. Whether you're a wizard in the kitchen or just a food lover, this is your stage.
**How To Whip It Up**
1\. **Cook/Find:** Prepare a dish inspired by Nigerian cuisine or share a photo of a local dish you adore. Homemade or not, we want to see the culinary wonders of Nigeria through your post.
2\. **Post It:** Upload your dish's photo to the comments section of this post. Give us a brief about the dish, its name, and why it's special to you or your culture.
3\. **Win It**: Kaira Nigeria will interact with and reward tokens to the posts that capture the essence of Nigerian cuisine the best. It’s your chance to earn some $KAIRA tokens while showcasing your culinary skills or love for Nigerian food.
- Nigeria Snapshot Challenge
This will be my first long post on Kaira and lens ecosystem, and it’s from a contest where I feel it’s definitely a must I participated.
This is National museum in the eastern part of Nigeri, Enugu.
How magnificent it is to behold the ancient artifacts and crafts from history back.
Igbo land has been a culturally wealthy ethnicity from time immemorial. If the Westerners hadn't invaded and with the influence of their colonialism prowess and torn apart the culturally rich territory and confiscated their major artifacts, loaded in ships and ported to the Western world and disseminated amongst several European museums.
This territory would have been amongst the most culturally richest ethnicity within the west African coast.
#kaira @lens/kaira4nigeria
- New Contest Alert: Nigeria Snapshot Challenge! 🇳🇬🇳🇬
Hey Kaira Nigeria Frens! It's time to showcase the beauty of our homeland. Here’s your chance to share a piece of your country with the world and get a chance to earn some $Pointless token!
**Here's How to Participate:**
**Snap It:** Take a photo that you believe beautifully represents our country. It can be a landscape, a cultural event, a landmark, or anything that screams "home" to you.
**Post It:** Share your photo in the comments section of this post. Be creative with your caption, tell us what the photo represents or a short story behind it.
**Collect It:** Set your photo to be collected for 5000 $Pointless.
**Win It:** Kaira will select and collect the 10 most captivating photos.
**Follow:** Last thing, you should also following NG Kaira account!
Let's celebrate our cultures, landscapes, and the unique stories that make each of our communities special. Ready, set, snap! 🇳🇬✨
- My first post on lens and also Kaira. who are who should follow for more knowledge