ESTABLISHING VALUE REORIENTATION IN IGALA MUSIC: A LOOKING AT ONEBIENE BY FAJITA RABI AND ABISHO’S OFE

This study explored the role of Igala music in promoting value re-orientation and developmental values within Igala communities, focusing on its history, effectiveness, and connection to community development. Using Victor Turner's performance theory, the research examined selected works including Onebiene by Hajiya Rabi and Ofeh by Abisho to show how performances act as cultural tools for moral education, social cohesion, and economic growth. Findings revealed that Igala music, with roots as far back as the 15th century, blends entertainment and education, creating social spaces that foster unity and shared values. Performances were found to influence behavior, preserve cultural identity, and address modern challenges while maintaining tradition. The study recommends documentation and preservation programs, integration into education, and community development projects that use traditional music as a tool for empowerment and transformation. Igala music remains a dynamic force that links the past and present to guide individual and collective progress.