A renowned Tiv dramatic folk theatre tradition that uses puppets, marionettes, masquerades, music, and storytelling. It presents themes of social conflict, history, morality, and community ethics through highly creative performance. Kwagh-Hir is regarded as one of Africa's most sophisticated indigenous puppet theatre traditions.
Kwagh-Hir is not merely entertainment — it is a powerful instrument of social commentary and moral education among the Tiv. Through symbolic puppetry and drama, communities critique injustice, retell history, and affirm shared values. It is a form of living cultural philosophy performed for the whole community.
Puppetry performances, marionette displays, masquerades, storytelling, live music, dramatic re-enactments of social and historical themes.
Dramatic / Performance Festival