Tracy Osaremhen
Published works
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Iroso/Orọ - The Esan Belief in Reincarnation
Death isn't the end of life; rather, it is a journey to another phase, so the Esan people believe. This article explores the Esan belief in Iroso/Orọ.
10/21/2025 · 6 min
The Igbabonelimhin Masquerade of the Esan People
Igbabonelimhin, the acrobatic masquerade of the Esan, takes its name from words meaning "clapping for the spirits". Legend says a hunter first saw the somersaulting dance performed by gorillas in the forest, and the Esan have used it ever since to commune with their ancestors and cleanse the land.
11/28/2023 · 6 min
The Esan People: Herbs and Heritage
The Esan name Okosun means son of Osun, their god of medicine and the force believed to dwell inside every healing leaf. Among the Esan of central Edo, herbs are both medicine and inheritance, bound up with how the people name their children and care for one another.
10/20/2023 · 7 min