ILÈ

ILÈ meaning LIFE  is culled from the Ebu speaking tribe of Delta state in the southern part of Nigeria.

Life is a cycle and in the race of life it is not known who wins or loses (until the end of time). So we live in search of freedom, we leave in migration for greener pastures. We intentionally live determined to stir the next person to making a lasting impression and taking every opportunity. But life has shown us that as beautiful as 
life is, it is still a brutal war for survival, consisting of daily battles.

ILE can be aptly described as a result of my research on the beauty of life from birth to death. This artistic expression is a result of my December 2020 residency at Le Grin des Arts Vivants/lnternational Dance School Irene Tassembedo.

The inquest focuses on challenges and experiences associated with
the female folks and attempts to offer open ended solutions as inspired by greater women, who excelled in their careers despite the daily struggles.
Struggles that transcend our cultural values, our identity and our pride as women in today’s world.

As a young female African I am concerned about the beauty and struggles in the cycle of life, as we know it from birth to death using  dance as my medium for communication. 

This performance titled ILÈ is  written, choreographed and interpreted by Biachi Gloria Ugwarelojo and was first showcased at the 9th Edition International Dance Festival Ouagadougou (FIDO)  2021.

Video/ photos : kelvin taore

ILÈ


Comments

  1. Biachi BamicheMay 24, 2021 at 3:13 AM

    Great Write Up, So inspired ✌️ More grace to push harder 🙏

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  2. UnknownMay 25, 2021 at 12:48 AM

    This is an exceptional piece. I'm proud of you.

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